A Historic Bowling Masterclass
Bangladesh achieved a landmark victory in the first T20I on July 20, 2025, at Mirpur—bowling out Pakistan for just 110, their lowest total in a T20I on home soil . Notably, Mustafizur Rahman delivered a career-defining spell, surpassing a record set by Jasprit Bumrah, marking the first time Bangladesh has bowled out Pakistan in T20Is.
Led by brooming spells from Mustafizur (2/6) and Taskin Ahmed (3/22), Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed—echoing Bangladesh’s impressive performance (Dawn).
Emon’s Calm Chase
In reply, Parvez Hossain Emon anchored the chase with a composed *56 (39 balls)**, featuring five sixes, guiding Bangladesh to a comfortable 7-wicket win in just 15.3 overs .
Pitch Controversy
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson sharply criticized Mirpur’s pitch, calling it “not up to international standards” and warning it won’t help teams prepare for mega-events like the Asia Cup or T20 World Cup . Bangladesh captain Litton Das and Emon countered his remarks, saying the batters adapted well and believed conditions favored disciplined play.
Fresh Leadership & Squad News
Pakistan continued under the stewardship of Salman Ali Agha, leading a revamped side without household names like Babar Azam, Rizwan, or Shaheen Afridi—a sign of their focus on new talent
Match Flow Highlights
| Phase | Summary |
|---|---|
| Powerplay | Pakistan stumbled to 41/4 by end of Powerplay—early breakthroughs from Bangladesh bowlers NDTV Sports+4Hindustan Times+4Cricket Pakistan+4. |
| Middle Overs | Pakistan managed 110 all out by 19.3 overs—highlighting Bangladesh’s control over batsmen of all orders Hindustan TimesBusiness Standard. |
| Chase | Fielded effectively; Emon and Hridoy (36) kept the scoreboard ticking cricket.one. |
Big Themes & Talking Points
- Bowling dominance: Seamers led the charge; Taskin and Mustafizur exploited conditions superbly.
- Emerging batting talent: Emon continues his rise as Bangladesh’s exciting opening talent.
- Mental boost: A strong statement win boosts home confidence as they aim to build momentum.
What’s Next?
- 2nd T20I – July 22, Mirpur: Pakistan must regroup and counter Bangladesh’s momentum.
- 3rd T20I – July 24: A potential series decider—expect high drama under pressure.
Key Insights
- Psychological edge: Bangladesh’s commanding win will boost morale ahead of Asia Cup.
- Pakistan’s batting alarm: Early collapse raises questions about middle-order adaptability—not just pitch issues.
- Environment spotlight: The pitch debate will dominate ahead of the next two matches.
What’s Next?
- 2nd T20I: July 22, Dhaka – Pakistan must bounce back; pitch preparations will be under scrutiny.
- 3rd T20I: July 24, Dhaka – A potential decider in this high-tension 3‑match series.
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Author: Team BTP
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