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India.com
5 days ago
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- India.com
BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I: Pakistan end losing streak with commanding win over Bangladesh
Faheem Ashraf got his three-for within the powerplay. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Pakistan's cricket team finally got a victory on the Bangladesh tour. The Pakistani team defeated the host Bangladesh by 74 runs in the third T20. With this victory, Pakistan avoided a hat-trick of defeats but could not save the series. What happened in the last two T20I matches? Bangladesh, which won the first two T20 matches, won the series 2-1. This tour of the Pakistani team to Bangladesh was very short. 3 matches were played out of 5 matches between the two teams. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first match and by 8 runs in the second match. How did Pakistan perform in the match? The third and final match of the three-match T20 series between Pakistan and Bangladesh was played in Dhaka on Thursday. Batting first in this match, Pakistan scored 178 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Opener Sahibzada Farhan scored the highest 61 runs from their side. He hit 6 fours and 5 sixes in his 41-ball innings. Sahibzada was chosen as the Player of the Match for this performance. Sahibzada Farhan got good support from his partner, Hasan Nawaz. Hasan Nawaz played a beautiful innings of 33 runs in 17 balls. Mohammad Nawaz scored 27 runs in 16 balls. Saim Ayub contributed 21 runs and captain Salman Agha contributed 12 runs. Taskin Ahmed took the maximum number of three wickets for Bangladesh. How did Bangladesh batters perform? Bangladesh mostly has slow pitches, so the target of 179 runs was not going to be easy for the host team. Pakistani bowlers performed brilliantly and made this target even more difficult. Bangladesh batsmen failed miserably in this match. Mohammad Saifuddin was the only batsman who scored more than 10 runs. The rest of the batsmen scored 10 or less runs. As a result, the entire Bangladesh team was all out after scoring 104 runs in 16.4 overs.
India Today
5 days ago
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- India Today
Pakistan avoid embarrassing clean sweep in Bangladesh, win 3rd T20I in Dhaka
Pakistan avoided the embarassment of a whitewash in Bangladesh by winning the third and final T20I of the series in Dhaka on Thursday. After losing the first two matches, the visitors rode on a quickfire 63 from opener Sahibzada Farhan and an all-round bowling show to decimate Bangladesh and head home with something to cheer vs PAK, 3rd T20I highlightsadvertisementPakistan had been dominant against a visiting Bangladesh side in a T20I series earlier this year, but they failed to get used to the conditions in Dhaka in the first two games. Salman Ali Agha's side, however, came up with an improved show that would shield them from critics, especially at a time when they are without the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi. "Very proud, this is what we talk about as a team, we don't want to give up and today we played well," Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha loss also ended Bangladesh's four-match winning streak in the shortest format fo the game. Nonethless, it was Litton Das who went up to collect the winner's trophy at the end of the T20I contest at the Sher-e-Bangla National it was Bangladesh's first-ever T20I series win over SHINES FOR PAKISTANSent into after losing the toss, Pakistan's openers set a brisk tempo. Sahibzada Farhan starred with a fluent 63 off just 41 balls, including five sixes and six boundaries, anchoring the innings alongside Saim Ayub, who provided useful support with a 21-ball 21. Their 82-run partnership in the powerplay laid the foundation for a formidable total of 178 for Nawaz bolstered the innings with a brisk 33 off 17 deliveries, while Mohammad Nawaz's cameo of 27 off 16 balls helped Pakistan surge past 170. Skipper Salman Ali Agha provided the finishing touch, ensuring the visitors posted a challenging total and closed their innings on a made the most of an opportunity that came his way after having warmed the benches in the first two in response, stumbled early. They were reduced to 41 for 7 inside eight overs, largely due to a ruthless spell from Pakistan's seamers. Salman Mirza claimed three wickets for just 19 runs, while Faheem Ashraf chipped in with two for 13. Hussain Talat, Ahmed Daniyal and captain Agha each contributed with further breakthroughs, effectively dismantling the Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Saifuddin top-scored for the hosts with a valiant 35 off 34 balls, only one other batter, opener Mohammad Naim, reached double figures before the side was bowled out for 104 in the 16.4th the series already lost, Pakistan fielded a rejuvenated side featuring two new faces in the top order. Farhan's explosive half-century and the late-innings hitting of both Nawazes and Agha pushed Pakistan to a defendable total. Their bowlers then carried that momentum forward, delivering disciplined, incisive spells to wrap up the match with having rested five frontline players after sealing the series, still fielded a competitive XI. However, their batting line-up failed to handle the early pressure, crumbling under the disciplined assault of Pakistan's pacers and never mounting a serious recovery.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I: Pakistan hammer Bangladesh for consolation win; lose series 1-2
A 2-1 series victory for Bangladesh over Pakistan (Image via X/@BCBtigers) Pakistan ended their T20I series on a high with a 74-run victory over Bangladesh in the third and final match in Dhaka on Thursday. Despite the loss, Bangladesh sealed the series 2-1, having already won the first two matches. Opener Sahibzada Farhan led the charge with a blistering 41-ball 63, smashing six fours and five sixes to give Pakistan a strong start. He put up an 82-run opening stand with Saim Ayub (21), setting the tone for a much-improved batting effort. Hasan Nawaz added late fireworks with 33 off 17 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with a useful 27 off 16 deliveries as Pakistan posted 178/7. In reply, Bangladesh crumbled under pressure. Fast bowler Salman Mirza, playing only his third international match, tore through the top order with figures of 3-19. He struck with the second ball of the innings, removing Tanzid Hasan for a duck and triggering a collapse. Only Mohammad Saifuddin put up some resistance, remaining unbeaten on 35. Mohammad Naim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (both scored 10) were the only other batters to reach double digits as Bangladesh were bowled out for 104 in 16.4 overs. Faheem Ashraf supported well with 2-13, and Mohammad Nawaz claimed the final two wickets to seal the win. 'I am very proud of my team,' said Pakistan captain Salman Agha after the match. 'This is what we talked about as a team, no matter what situation we are in, we want to show character,' he added, as quoted by AFP. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das remained positive despite the loss. 'We played some good cricket and it's great to win a series against Pakistan,' said Litton, who also led Bangladesh to a T20 series win in Sri Lanka last week. Poll Do you think Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan will boost their confidence in future matches? Yes, definitely No, they need to play against more stronger teams Bangladesh had already made history by securing their first-ever T20I series win against Pakistan, winning the first two games by seven wickets and eight runs respectively. For the final match, they rested five key players including pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman. Taskin Ahmed took 3/38 and Nasum Ahmed claimed 2/22 for Bangladesh, but their efforts weren't enough to stop Pakistan from claiming a consolation win. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
5 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Mirza, Farhan star in Pakistan win but Bangladesh take T20 series
Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 24, 2025. Photo: AFP Listen to article Paceman Salman Mirza grabbed three wickets and opener Sahibzada Farhan struck an aggressive fifty in Pakistan's consolation 74-run win in the third T20 on Thursday as Bangladesh took the series 2-1. Mirza, playing only his third international, demolished Bangladesh's top order with figures of 3-19 as the home team was bowled out for 104 in 16.4 overs in Dhaka. Farhan's 41-ball 63 studded with five sixes and six fours got Pakistan off to a strong start and Hasan Nawaz clubbed 33 off 17 balls to help them to 178-7 after they were sent in to bat. 6️⃣3️⃣ off 4️⃣1️⃣ balls@RealSahibzada is named player of the match for his fine knock 👏#BANvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2025 Mirza struck with the second ball of the innings, dismissing Tanzid Hassan caught behind for nought which triggered a batting collapse. Only Mohammad Saifuddin contributed a score of note as he made an unbeaten 35. Mohammad Naim (10) was the only other Bangladesh batsman to reach double figures. Seamer Faheem Ashraf took 2-13 and Mohammad Nawaz wrapped up the win with the final two wickets. Having already won their first-ever T20 series against Pakistan with victories in the first two matches, Bangladesh rested five of their main players including spearhead Mustafizur Rahman. Pakistan had scored 110 and 125 in the first two matches -- also in Dhaka -- losing by seven wickets and eight runs respectively. Clinical all-round display 🏏 Pakistan finish the T20I series with a commanding 74-run victory 💫#BANvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2025 Farhan, who replaced Fakhar Zaman as one of two changes for Pakistan, put on 82 for the opening stand with Saim Ayub (21). Farhan fell in the 12th over to spinner Nasum Ahmed who finished with 2-22 in his four overs. Pace bowler Taskin Ahmed took 3-38. Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with 27 off 16 balls down the order to help Pakistan add 46 runs in the last five overs.
Arab News
5 days ago
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- Arab News
Farhan's 50 lifts Pakistan to 178-7 in third Bangladesh T20I
DHAKA: Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a solid half century to guide Pakistan to an improved total of 178-7 in the third and final Twenty20 international against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday. Farhan's 41-ball 63 studded with five sixes and six boundaries as well as Hasan Nawaz's 17-ball 33 with three sixes and a boundary helped Pakistan post a challenging total after they were sent into bat. Having already won their first-ever T20I series against Pakistan with victories in the first two matches, Bangladesh rested five of their main players including spearhead Mustafizur Rahman. Pakistan had scored 110 and 125 in the first two matches — also in Dhaka. Farhan, who replaced Fakhar Zaman as one of two changes for Pakistan, put on 82 for the opening stand with Saim Ayub who scored a 15-ball 21 with a six and two boundaries. Farhan, 29, fell in the 12th over to spinner Nasum Ahmed who finished with 2-22 in his four overs. Pacer Taskin Ahmed took 3-38. Mohammad Nawaz, who scored 16-ball 27 with two sixes and as many fours, and skipper Salman Agha made 12 to help Pakistan add 46 runs in the last five overs.
