Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 74 runs in the third T20I of the series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday, July 24. The hosts still claimed the series 2-1 with wins in the opening two games. Pakistan could only get a consolation win over Bangladesh who were denied a historic whitewash.
The hosts were bowled out for only 104 in 16.4 overs after Pakistan posted 178/7 in 20 overs thanks to a quick fifty by opener Sahibzada Farhan.
Earlier, Bangladesh had won the toss and decided to bowl first on a slightly slower surface in Mirpur.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Playing XI
Bangladesh Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed
Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris(w), Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza
Farhan and his opening partner Saim Ayub added 82 runs for the first wicket in just 7.5 overs to lay a solid foundation for Pakistan. Just when it seemed the visitors were slowing down, Hasan Nawaz slammed a quick 33 to give Pakistan the impetus. With Mohammad Nawaz adding another quick 27 down the order, Pakistan were pushed to 178/7. Taskin Ahmed bowled a superb last over, giving away just five runs and taking two wickets.
However, the batting line-up of Bangladesh just crumbled. The fall of wickets could never be stopped and if not for Mohammed Saifuddin's 35, the hosts might have folded in double digits only.
However, the loss did not matter much as Bangladesh had already won the series.
Bangladesh dominated the T20I series against Pakistan, showcasing disciplined bowling and resilient batting. They comfortably chased down a modest target in the opening game and then defended 133 in the second T20I, despite being 28/4 at one stage.
Squads:
Bangladesh Squad: Mohammad Naim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed
Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris(w), Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat
