In the first T20I of the series, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore. Captain Salman Ali Agha led with a 56-run innings, while Hasan Ali’s five-wicket haul dismantled Bangladesh’s chase. Despite efforts from Litton Das and Jaker Ali, Bangladesh fell short, ending at 164
Bangladesh Falls Short in High-Scoring Game at Gaddafi Stadium
Hasan Ali Shines with Five Wickets
Pakistan started their three-match T20 series against Bangladesh with a strong win. They defeated Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Fast bowler Hasan Ali was the star of the game, taking 5 wickets and leading Pakistan to victory.
Pakistan Sets a Big Target
Strong Batting from Salman, Shadab, and Others
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Their batters did a great job by scoring 201 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Here are the top scorers for Pakistan:
| Player | Runs Scored |
|---|---|
| Salman Ali Agha | 56 |
| Shadab Khan | 48 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 44 |
| Mohammad Haris | 31 |
Thanks to their powerful hitting, Bangladesh was given a big target of 202 runs to win the match.
Bangladesh Struggles in the Chase
Early Wickets Hurt the Team
Bangladesh began their batting with high hopes, but they faced early trouble. Parvez Hossain Emon got out in just the second over, scoring only 4 runs.
Then Liton Das and Tanjid Hasan Tamim tried to build a partnership. Tamim played well and scored 31 runs off 17 balls but got out when the team score was 37.
Liton Das Fights Back
Top Scorer for Bangladesh
Liton Das continued to play smart cricket. He teamed up with Towhid Hridoy, and together they took Bangladesh past 100 runs. Liton was the top scorer for Bangladesh, hitting:
- 48 runs off 30 balls
- 1 four and 3 sixes
Towhid Hridoy added 17 runs but could not stay long at the crease.
Middle and Lower Order Collapse
Too Many Wickets Too Quickly
After Liton got out, Bangladesh started losing wickets quickly. None of the middle or lower-order batters could make a big impact.
Here is a quick look at the lower-order batting:
| Player | Runs Scored |
|---|---|
| Shamim Hossain | 4 (2 balls) |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 (5 balls) |
| Tanjim Hasan Shakib | 1 (3 balls) |
| Sheikh Mehedi Hasan | 2 (3 balls) |
| Shariful Islam | 5 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 9* (not out) |
Surprisingly, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, a capable batter, came to bat at number 9. He had little chance to make a difference.
Bangladesh was all out for 164 runs in 19.2 overs.
Hasan Ali Destroys Bangladesh Batting
Five-Wicket Haul Seals the Win
Hasan Ali’s bowling was the biggest reason for Pakistan’s win. He took 5 wickets for just 30 runs in 3.2 overs. He bowled with great pace and accuracy.
Other Pakistani bowlers who took wickets:
| Bowler | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 2 |
| Khushdil Shah | 1 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 1 |
Final Summary
- Pakistan scored 201/7 in 20 overs
- Bangladesh were all out for 164 runs in 19.2 overs
- Pakistan won by 37 runs
- Player of the Match: Hasan Ali (5 wickets)
What’s Next?
Pakistan leads the three-match series 1-0. Bangladesh will need to improve their batting if they want to make a comeback in the next match.
