Pakistan Clinch T20I Series with Third Consecutive Win Against Bangladesh

Pakistan Clinch T20I Series with Third Consecutive Win: Bangladesh and Pakistan played the third and final T20I of the series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on July 24. Pakistan batted first after losing the toss and got off to a good start.

Sahibzada Farhan, who took Fakhar Zaman's place, top scored with 63 off 41, with 54 runs coming from boundaries. He provided Pakistan with a blistering start, after which Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz struck quick runs to take them to the highest total at the Shere Bangla National Stadium since 2021.

Later it was newcomer Salman Mirza, the left-arm quick, who blew through Bangladesh's top-order, as the home side slipped to 34 for 6. Bangladesh's batting was in sharp contrast to that of Pakistan who finally got their groove upon being sent to bat first.

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They were just as good with the ball as well. A great second innings saw Pakistan bowl out Bangladesh for 104 and win the third T20I by 74 runs. This was Pakistan’s 150th T20I win. They are only the second team to achieve the feat after India who have 164 T20I wins.

It is worth noting that Pakistan was exceptional with the ball in the second innings of the clash. Bangladesh opened their innings with Tanzid Hasan departing for a duck.

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Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan was out for a duck. Mohammad Naim scored 10. Litton Das scored 8 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 10 in 8 balls. Mohammad Saifuddin was the highest scorer for the hosts with 35*. Salman Mirza was the highest wicket taker with 3 wickets. Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf took 2 wickets each while Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Agha and Hussain Talat took 1 wicket each. Despite losing the series, Pakistan will hope to take some confidence from the win.

Bangladesh was out for 104 in 16.4 overs. Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz took 2-4.

Bangladesh won the series 2-1. It won the first T20 by seven wickets and the second match by eight runs for its first T20 series win over Pakistan.

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