Pakistan Takes 1–0 Lead in T20I Series with Commanding Win Over Bangladesh
Pakistan delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first T20 International at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 28, 2025. The hosts set a challenging target of 202, powered by aggressive knocks from Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, and Shadab Khan, before bowling out Bangladesh for 164.
Batting Fireworks Power Pakistan Past 200
Salman Ali Agha Leads from the Front
Captain Salman Ali Agha anchored the innings with a sharp 56 off 34 balls, showcasing calm under pressure and intelligent strike rotation.
Late Assault by Shadab Khan and Hasan Nawaz
- Shadab Khan smashed 48 off 25 balls, accelerating in the death overs.
- Hasan Nawaz contributed a fiery 44 to lift Pakistan past the 200-run mark.
Hasan Ali Wrecks Bangladesh’s Chase
Five-Wicket Burst from Hasan Ali
Making a comeback to T20Is, Hasan Ali stunned Bangladesh with a match-winning spell of 5/30, dismantling the middle and lower order.
Shadab’s All-Round Heroics
Adding to his batting heroics, Shadab took 2 wickets for 26 runs, including key dismissals at crucial moments.
Bangladesh’s Fightback Falls Short
Litton Das & Jaker Ali Resist
- Litton Das scored a steady 48, attempting to anchor the innings.
- Jaker Ali added a late flurry with 36 runs, but the target proved too steep.
Middle-Order Collapse Proves Costly
Despite a decent start, Bangladesh’s middle order collapsed, with no batter able to convert their start into a match-defining knock.
Match Summary
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Pakistan Score | 201/7 (20 overs) |
| Bangladesh Score | 164 all out (19.2 overs) |
| Top Performers | Salman Ali Agha (56), Hasan Ali (5/30), Shadab Khan (48 & 2/26) |
| Winner | Pakistan by 37 runs |
What’s Next?
With this victory, Pakistan leads the 3-match series 1-0. The second T20I will be crucial for Bangladesh if they hope to stay alive in the series. Pakistan, meanwhile, will look to seal the series with another clinical performance.
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