Bangladesh scripted history on Tuesday by defeating Pakistan in the second T20I to secure their first-ever series win in the shortest format against the Men in Green. The Litton Das-led side now lead the three-match series 2-0 with one game remaining.
Pakistan opted to field first after winning the toss and made early inroads, reducing Bangladesh to 28/4. A crucial 53-run stand between Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan revived the innings. Jaker top-scored with 55 off 48 balls, including one four and five sixes, while Mahedi contributed 33 from 25 deliveries. Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 133 in 20 overs.
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Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Salman Mirza (2/17), Ahmed Daniyal (2/23) and Abbas Afridi (2/37), who shared six wickets among them.
Chasing 134, Pakistan’s batting crumbled under fiery spells from Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Reduced to 47/7 by the 12th over, the visitors relied on a counter-attacking 51 off 32 balls from Faheem Ashraf, featuring four fours and four sixes, to stay alive in the contest. Ashraf stitched a 41-run partnership with Abbas Afridi (19 off 13 balls) for the eighth wicket, but Bangladesh’s bowlers held their nerve.
Shoriful starred with figures of 3/17, while Tanzim (2/23) and Mahedi (2/25) chipped in as Pakistan were dismissed for 125 in 19.2 overs, falling eight runs short.
Jaker Ali was named Player of the Match for his vital half-century under pressure.
| Team | Total Runs | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 133 all out (20 overs) | Jaker Ali – 55 (48) | Shoriful Islam – 3/17 |
| Pakistan | 125 all out (19.2 overs) | Faheem Ashraf – 51 (32) | Salman Mirza – 2/17 |
The final T20I of the series will be played later this week, with Bangladesh eyeing a clean sweep and Pakistan aiming to salvage pride.
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