By Pakistan ended the three-match T20I series on a high, defeating Bangladesh by a commanding 74-run margin in the final match at [venue not mentioned]. Despite losing the series 2-1, the visitors delivered a complete performance to avoid a clean sweep in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20 Series.
Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz Power Pakistan to 178
Pakistan’s top order looked far more confident in this dead rubber, with Sahibzada Farhan leading the way with a blistering 63 off 41 balls. He smashed 6 fours and 5 sixes, setting the tone for a strong total. He was well-supported by Hasan Nawaz, who added 33 off just 17 balls, accelerating the innings during the middle overs.
Mohammad Nawaz played a crucial finishing role, scoring 27 off 16 balls, as Pakistan reached 178/7 in their 20 overs. Bangladesh’s bowling struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam managing one wicket each but conceding runs at over 9 an over.
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Bangladesh Collapse to 104 All Out
In reply, Bangladesh never really got going. They lost Tanzid Hasan for a duck in the very first over and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The top order crumbled under pressure, with only Mohammad Saifuddin offering resistance, scoring 35 runs off 34 balls.
None of the other batters crossed 15 runs, and Bangladesh folded for 104 in 16.4 overs. It was a clinical bowling effort from Pakistan, led by Salman Mirza, who took 3 wickets for just 20 runs in his full quota.
Faheem Ashraf stood out as one of Pakistan’s best performers on the day. He picked up 2 wickets with the ball and also contributed with a quick cameo while batting. Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Nawaz, and Hussain Talat chipped in with 2 wickets each to complete the demolition.
Key Performers – 3rd T20I
- Sahibzada Farhan – Scored 63 runs off 41 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes, giving Pakistan a strong start.
- Hasan Nawaz – Played a quickfire knock of 33 from 17 balls at a strike rate of 194.12.
- Mohammad Nawaz – Contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 27 off 16 and taking 2 wickets.
- Faheem Ashraf – Picked up 2 wickets and chipped in with a short but impactful cameo with the bat.
- Salman Mirza – Delivered a match-winning spell, taking 3 wickets for just 20 runs in 4 overs.
Series Reflection: Bangladesh Win Series 2-1
Despite Pakistan’s dominant win in the final T20I, Bangladesh clinched the series 2-1, capitalizing on Pakistan’s poor batting displays in the first two matches. The series loss raises questions about Pakistan’s squad depth and consistency, especially with major events like the Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup lined up in the next 8 months.
Head coach and selectors will now need to reassess team balance and address top-order stability before heading into the final international calendar of the year.
