Bangladesh Clinch Historic Series Win After Pakistan Collapse

Match Highlights

In a gripping low-scoring thriller at Mirpur, Bangladesh edged out Pakistan by 8 runs, taking a 2–0 lead in the three-match T20I series—a monumental moment as Pakistan lose the series after an abject batting performance.

Quick Scorecard

Final Scores:

• Bangladesh: 133 all out (20 overs)
• Pakistan: 125 all out (19.2 overs)

Key Turning Points

• Pakistan’s top-order meltdown: Slumping to 15/5 in the powerplay, thanks to poor shot selection and early wickets.
• Bangladesh’s lower-order heroics: A composed 55 off 48 by Jaker Ali, supported by Mahedi Hasan’s finishing spark, pushed the total to a defendable 133.
• Bowling brilliance: Shoriful Islam (3/17), Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2 wickets), Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi executed impeccably.
• Pakistani resistance: Faheem Ashraf’s gritty 51 off 32 gave hope late in the chase, but fell short in the end.

Pakistan’s Woes

• Poor starts plagued both matches, exposing frailty at the top.
• Criticism from analysts: “Mindless batting, poor mindset” reflected their collapse pattern.

Reddit commentary from r/PakCricket echoed fan frustration:

“So is terrible finishing with the bat going to be our new problem now that rest of the batting looks good?”
“Khushdil should’ve came in for pace”

Bangladesh’s Breakthrough

• This win marks Bangladesh’s first-ever T20I series victory over Pakistan—an historic achievement.
• Litton Das’s leadership and lower-order resilience cemented momentum heading into the decider.

What’s Next?

• Series status: Bangladesh lead 2–0; Pakistan must win the 3rd T20I to avoid a clean sweep.
• Bangladesh’s confidence is soaring after disciplined bowling and clutch batting performances.
• Pakistan need a batting reboot, especially in powerplay and middle overs, to turn the tide.

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