The Pakistan national cricket team dominated the Bangladesh national cricket team in the 1st T20I of their 2025 series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 28, 2025. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 201/7 in their 20 overs, powered by captain Salman Ali Agha’s blazing 56 off 34 balls and Hasan Nawaz’s quickfire 44. Bangladesh’s chase faltered despite promising starts from Litton Das (48) and Tanzid Hasan (31), as Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Hasan Ali’s five-wicket haul, dismantled the visitors for 164 runs, handing Pakistan a 37-run victory.
Key Batting Performances
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha’s career-best 56 included eight fours and a six, stabilizing Pakistan after early wickets. Hasan Nawaz’s 44 off 22 balls with four sixes accelerated the innings in the middle overs. Shadab Khan contributed a vital 48 runs at a strike rate of 192.
- Bangladesh: Litton Das top-scored with 48, while Tanzid Hasan added 31. Jaker Ali’s 36 provided late resistance, but it was not enough to chase the target.
Bowling Highlights
- Hasan Ali: The star of the match, Hasan Ali, returned with an impressive five-wicket haul, including crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs that triggered Bangladesh’s collapse.
- Shadab Khan: Supported with key wickets and economical spells, Shadab Khan helped tighten the noose.
- Faheem Ashraf and others: Contributed with timely wickets to maintain pressure.
Match Summary
Pakistan’s innings started shakily at 5/2 but was rescued by the captain’s aggressive half-century and vital partnerships, especially with Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz. Bangladesh’s chase began steadily but lost momentum after reaching 100/2, collapsing to 124/6 due to effective spin bowling and pressure from the Pakistani attack. Hasan Ali’s final wicket sealed the match emphatically.
This victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, setting the tone for a competitive contest ahead.
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