Bangladesh Clinch Historic T20I Series Win Over Pakistan

On July 22, 2025, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first in the second T20I against Bangladesh, setting the stage for a tense, low-scoring battle. The hosts, aiming to capitalise on home conditions, faced immediate pressure as Pakistan’s bowlers sought to exploit the early swing and bounce. Bangladesh posted a modest 133 runs in their 20 overs, a total that appeared underwhelming but proved just enough to challenge Pakistan’s batting lineup.

Jaker Ali Shines for Bangladesh

The innings began with Mohammad Naim and Parvez Hossain Emon opening the batting, tasked with setting a solid foundation. However, Pakistan’s pace attack struck early. Naim, cautious in his approach, managed only 3 runs off 7 balls before Faheem Ashraf induced a thin edge, caught by wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris in the second over. The early wicket left Bangladesh at 5 for 1, forcing the batsmen to tread carefully on a pitch offering assistance to the bowlers and Captain Litton Das joined Emon, bringing his trademark flair to the crease.

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TOSS: Pakistan have won the toss and chose to bowl against Bangladesh.

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Litton struck a crisp boundary to settle the nerves, but his stay was short-lived. In the fifth over, Salman Mirza’s disciplined line accounted for him, as Litton edged one to the slips, departing for 8 runs off 9 balls. Bangladesh were now 18 for 2, and the pressure was mounting. The situation deteriorated further when Towhid Hridoy, expected to stabilise the innings, fell for a duck in a disastrous run-out. A mix-up in the 4.4th over saw Hridoy stranded, leaving Bangladesh at 25 for 3. The top-order collapse continued as Emon, who had shown promise with a six and a four, perished in the sixth over.

Ahmed Daniyal’s extra pace proved too much, as Emon’s attempted lofted shot was caught by Faheem Ashraf, ending his knock of 13 off 14 balls, and at 28 for 4, Bangladesh were in deep trouble, staring at a potential batting disaster. Enter Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan, who became the architects of Bangladesh’s recovery. Mahedi, batting with purpose, played an aggressive knock of 33 runs off 25 balls, peppering the boundary with two fours and two sixes. His strike rate of 132.00 injected momentum into the innings, as he and Jaker forged a crucial 53-run partnership for the fifth wicket and this stand was a lifeline for Bangladesh, shifting the momentum after a torrid start.

Jaker, meanwhile, played the anchor role with a match-defining 55 off 48 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award, and his innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring a single four and five towering sixes. Jaker’s ability to rotate the strike while punishing loose deliveries kept Bangladesh afloat during the middle overs. Mahedi’s departure in the 14th over, caught off Mohammad Nawaz’s spin, ended the partnership, but Jaker continued to hold the innings together. The lower order, however, struggled to build on this foundation.

Shamim Hossain, expected to provide a quick burst, managed just 1 run before Ahmed Daniyal bowled him in the 16th over. Tanzim Hasan Sakib showed brief intent, smashing a four to score 7 off 4 balls, but Salman Mirza dismissed him in the 17th over. Rishad Hossain provided a late spark with an 8-run cameo, including a six, but Abbas Afridi’s pace accounted for him in the 18th over. Shoriful Islam was run out for 1 in the 19th over, and Jaker’s valiant innings ended on the final ball, caught off Afridi’s bowling.

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Innings Break | Pakistan Need 134 Runs to Win

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Mustafizur Rahman remained not out on 0, as Bangladesh finished at 133 for 10 in 20 overs, with a run rate of 6.65. Extras contributed 4 runs, including a bye, a leg bye, and two wides. Pakistan’s bowling was clinical, with Salman Mirza leading the charge. He bowled 4 overs for just 17 runs, claiming 2 wickets, including a maiden over. Ahmed Daniyal and Abbas Afridi also picked up two wickets each, while Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with one apiece. Pakistan’s fielding was sharp, with key catches and a run-out, but Jaker’s resilience ensured Bangladesh had something to defend.

Pakistan Collapses Under Pressure

Chasing 134, Pakistan needed a steady start to overhaul Bangladesh’s total, but the hosts’ bowlers had other ideas. The innings began with a jolt when Saim Ayub was run out for 1 in the first over, courtesy of a sharp throw from Parvez Hossain Emon and quick glovework by Litton Das. The early setback was compounded in the second over when Mohammad Haris fell for a duck, trapped lbw by Shoriful Islam’s fiery pace. Pakistan reviewed the decision, but it was upheld as umpire’s call, leaving them at 9 for 2. Fakhar Zaman, expected to anchor the chase, started with a boundary but couldn’t build on it.

Relentless. Unbreakable. United in spirit. 🇧🇩
In a match played with heavy hearts, Bangladesh struck hard — Pakistan lost 5 wickets for just 15 runs. A performance dedicated to those we mourn.

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In the fourth over, Shoriful struck again, inducing an edge from Fakhar, caught by Litton Das for 8 runs. The collapse deepened in the fifth over as Tanzim Hasan Sakib struck twice, dismissing Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz for ducks, both caught by Litton Das behind the stumps. At 15 for 5, Pakistan were in disarray, with Bangladesh’s bowlers exploiting the pressure and the pitch’s assistance. Captain Salman Agha and Khushdil Shah attempted to steady the ship, but runs were hard to come by. Salman struggled for fluency, scoring 9 runs off 23 balls before Mahedi Hasan dismissed him in the 10th over, caught by Towhid Hridoy.

At the drinks break, Pakistan were languishing at 30 for 6, with Khushdil on 9, facing a near-impossible task. Khushdil showed some resistance, scoring 13 runs with a four, but Mahedi struck again in the 12th over, trapping him lbw. Pakistan’s review failed to overturn the decision, and at 47 for 7, the chase appeared doomed. However, Faheem Ashraf, alongside Abbas Afridi, sparked a remarkable fightback. Abbas played a brisk 19 off 13 balls, hitting two fours and a six, before Shoriful bowled him in the 17th over. Faheem, meanwhile, played a sensational knock of 51 runs off 32 balls, including four fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 159.37.

His aggressive strokeplay, particularly his lofted shots, kept Pakistan’s hopes alive. Pakistan reached 50 runs in the 13th over and crossed 100 in the 18th, with Faheem’s fifty coming off 31 balls. A pivotal moment came in the 11th over when a DRS review saved Faheem from an lbw call, allowing him to continue his onslaught. The 41-run partnership with Abbas for the eighth wicket revived Pakistan’s chances, but Bangladesh’s bowlers remained composed.

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 22, 2025

Faheem’s dismissal in the 19th over, bowled by Rishad Hossain, proved decisive, leaving Pakistan at 121 for 9. Ahmed Daniyal kept the fight alive, scoring 17 off 11 balls with three fours, but Mustafizur Rahman dismissed him in the 19.2nd over, caught by Shamim Hossain. Salman Mirza was left not out on 0, as Pakistan finished at 125, falling agonizingly short by 8 runs. Bangladesh’s bowling was spearheaded by Shoriful Islam, who claimed 3 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs, his pace, and accuracy proving too much for Pakistan’s top order. Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, and Rishad Hossain each took a wicket, while sharp fielding and smart DRS usage sealed the deal. The victory secured Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 series lead, marking their first-ever T20I series win against Pakistan.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

Shoriful Islam owned the pitch with his fiery bowling, making it the TCNI Magic Moment of the match. This guy was on fire, snagging 3 big wickets of Fakhar Zaman (8), Mohammad Haris (0), and Abbas Afridi (19), while giving away just 17 runs in his 4 overs. That’s a slick economy rate of 4.25! Shoriful was like a laser, bowling 17 dot balls and letting only one four and one six slip through.

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🏏 Series Secured — with hearts heavy, spirits strong.
Bangladesh leads the T20I series 2-0, with one match to go.
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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 22, 2025

His swing and tight lines had Pakistan’s batters in a mess, crashing their top order to a shaky 15/5 early on. That set the stage for Bangladesh’s bowlers to keep the pressure on. Even though Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf (51) and Ahmed Daniyal (17) fought back late, Shoriful’s early strikes kept them to 125 in 19.2 overs, short of the 134 target. His spell was the game-changer, full of heart and skill, swinging the match Bangladesh’s way.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

Jaker Ali was the star of the show, no doubt, earning him the TCNI Hero of the Day! With Bangladesh in deep trouble at 28/4, Jaker walked in and turned things around. He smashed a gutsy 55 off 48 balls, keeping a cool strike rate of 114.58. Picture this: one crisp four and five massive sixes lighting up the scoreboard! Jaker stayed at the crease for 78 minutes, mixing caution with some serious firepower. His 53-run stand with Mahedi Hasan (33) gave Bangladesh hope against Pakistan’s 125.

In a time of sorrow, Jaker Ali stood tall with a composed fifty.

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Facing bowlers like Abbas Afridi, who got him in the last over, Jaker kept his cool, playing just 11 dot balls, and he took on Pakistan’s attack, including Salman Mirza’s stingy 2/17, with real heart. Bangladesh ended at 133 in 20 overs, falling just 8 runs short, but Jaker’s fight kept them in the game. He wasn’t just hitting boundaries as he was carrying the team’s spirit, making every shot count.