By Pakistan finally found some firepower with the bat in the ongoing Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I, posting a solid 178/7 in their 20 overs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. With the series already lost, this match is Pakistan’s chance to avoid a whitewash, and the top order responded.
The standout of the innings was Sahibzada Farhan, who produced a fluent 63 off 41 balls, anchoring the innings and accelerating at the right moments. His 50 came in just 30 deliveries, providing the perfect foundation for a late-innings charge.
Key Contributions – Pakistan Batting
- Sahibzada Farhan: 63 (41), 6 fours, 2 sixes
- Hasan Nawaz: 33 (17), 1 four, 3 sixes – a short but powerful cameo
- Mohammad Nawaz: 27 (16), 2 fours, 2 sixes – finishing boost in the death overs
- Saim Ayub: 21 (15) – provided a quick start before falling in the powerplay
Pakistan Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 63 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 153.66 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 33 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 194.12 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 27 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 168.75 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Abbas Afridi | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 12* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Extras | 11 | ||||
| Total (20 Overs) | 178/7 |
Bangladesh Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Saifuddin | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
Now the pressure shifts to Bangladesh’s batters as they chase 179 for a historic clean sweep in this three-match bilateral T20I series — something they’ve never achieved against Pakistan.
Will this target be enough for Pakistan to claim a consolation win? Or will Bangladesh continue their dominance and script a 3–0 whitewash at home?
