The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I wrapped up the series in an exciting way for fans. With Bangladesh already clinching victory in the first two matches, they had secured the series before this showdown. But Pakistan wanted to finish on a high. On the other hand, Bangladesh aimed for a clean sweep. As a result, the final match became a must-watch.
To begin with, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Their openers started well. Sahibzada Farhan batted brilliantly. He collected 63 runs from just 41 balls. He hit 5 sixes and 6 boundaries. At the same time, Hasan Nawaz supported him well. He added 33 quick runs from only 17 balls. Together, they gave Pakistan a strong start.
Next, the middle order continued to add runs, although Bangladesh tried to fight back with a few wickets. Even though Pakistan lost a few wickets in the latter part of the game, they continued to rack up runs. In the end, they posted a total of 178 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. It was a good total on a slow pitch in Mirpur.
After that, Bangladesh began their chase. However, their start was very poor. They lost two early wickets in just two overs. Tanzid Hasan got out for zero, and captain Litton Das followed him soon. Because of that, pressure built up quickly.
Then Pakistan’s bowlers took full control of the match. Salman Mirza bowled with great pace and accuracy. He took 3 wickets for only 20 runs. Faheem Ashraf also bowled well and picked up 2 wickets. Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Nawaz supported with tight bowling. As a result, Bangladesh crumbled to 25 for 5 during the powerplay.
Although Mohammad Saifuddin tried to fight back, he didn’t get enough support. He scored 35 not out and tried to save the team. But the damage was already done. One by one, the other batters kept getting out. Finally, Bangladesh were all out for 104 runs in 16.4 overs. Pakistan won the match by a big margin of 74 runs.
Pakistan Innings – 178/7 (20.0 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 63 | 41 | 6 | 5 |
| Saim Ayub | 21 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Mohammad Haris †| 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 33 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| Salman Ali Agha (c) | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Hussain Talat | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 27 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Abbas Afridi | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 178/7 (20 ov) |
Bangladesh’s Bowling Figures:
- Taskin Ahmed – 3/38
- Nasum Ahmed – 2/22
Bangladesh Innings – 104 All Out (16.4 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Tanzid Hasan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Litton Das (c) | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaker Ali | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamim Hossain | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Naim | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 35 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Shoriful Islam | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Pakistan’s Bowling Figures:
- Salman Mirza – 3/20
- Mohammad Nawaz -2/4
Even though Bangladesh lost this match, they still won the series 2-1. It was a historic moment. For the first time, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in a T20I series. This made the fans and players very proud. After the match, captain Litton Das acknowledged that the team didn’t perform well with the bat. However, he also said that the series win gave them confidence. He believed the team would learn from the mistakes before future tournaments like the Asia Cup.
On the flip side, Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha expressed his joy over the victory. He praised the team’s efforts, especially the youngsters. Also appreciated Sahibzada Farhan’s batting and Salman Mirza’s bowling. He also said the team showed character by bouncing back after two losses.
Both teams had positives to take from this series. Bangladesh showed their improvement in T20 cricket. They also gave chances to new players who performed well. Meanwhile, Pakistan ended the series with a strong message. They proved they can fight back even after losing the first two matches.
In conclusion, the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I had everything: big runs, early wickets, and a dominant finish. Pakistan won the final match, but Bangladesh claimed the series. The series gave fans some great cricket and many memorable moments.
