In a thrilling encounter, Pakistan triumphed over Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first T20I held in Lahore, under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha. Hasan Ali made a spectacular return to the T20 format, achieving his career-best bowling figures of 5 wickets for 30 runs. Shadab Khan also showcased his all-round capabilities, contributing significantly as Pakistan managed to set a formidable total of 201.
Agha was the standout performer with the bat for Pakistan, scoring 56 runs off 34 balls, while Shadab supported him with a brisk 48 off 25. Hasan’s decisive bowling spell was crucial as he dismissed key Bangladeshi batsmen, including the dangerous Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, and Shoriful Islam, solidifying Pakistan’s lead in the three-match series.
For Bangladesh, Litton Das was the top scorer, amassing 48 runs, and Jaker Ali added 36 runs from 21 balls, but their efforts were ultimately not enough to secure a victory.
The opening partnership of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub brought hope to the fans, yet both batsmen were quickly removed within two overs. Ayub, returning from an ankle injury, was dismissed on his first ball after misjudging a delivery from Mahedi Hasan. In the following over, Shoriful Islam claimed the wicket of Fakhar, becoming the fourth Bangladeshi bowler to reach 50 T20I wickets.
Despite the early setbacks, Mohammad Haris countered with three consecutive boundaries off Shoriful, helping push the team’s score to 50 during the powerplay. However, Haris was dismissed in the seventh over after scoring 31 runs from 18 balls. Pakistan’s commanding performance has set the stage for the remaining matches, leaving them with a solid 1-0 lead in the series.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/sports/hasan-ali-shines-as-pakistan-beat-bangladesh-in-1st-t20i-7848443/
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Publish Date: 2025-05-29 03:19:00
