BAN vs PAK: Pakistan Humiliated Once Again As Bangladesh Outplay Men In Green In 2nd T20I Clash To Clinch 8-Run Victory

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Litton Das-led Bangladesh clinched a thrilling eight-run win over Salman Agha's Pakistan in the second T20I match of the ongoing series, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, on Tuesday, July 22nd.

With the defeat in the second T20I match, Pakistan once again humiliated as they conceded a series defeat against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh middle-order batter Jaker Ali was named the 'Player of the Match' following his fiery 55-run knock from 48 balls at a strike rate of 114.58. The 27-year-old hammered one four and five sixes during his time on the crease.

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Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl against Bangladesh in the second T20I match of the series.

Jaker Ali-Mahedi Hasan's Partnership Lead Bangladesh To 133 In First Inning

The hosts had a poor start in the game. Bangladesh openers Mohammad Naim (3 runs from 7 balls) and Parvez Hossain Emon (13 runs from 14 balls) could cement an eight-run opening partnership. The top-order batter Litton Das (8 runs from 9 balls) and Towhid Hridoy (0 runs from 3 balls) also failed to make a mark in the game.

However, it was the solid 53-run partnership between Jaker Ali (55 runs from 48 balls) and Mahedi Hasan (33 runs from 25 balls) which propelled Bangladesh to 133 in the first inning.

Salman Mirza led the Pakistan bowling attack after picking up two wickets in his four-over spell and giving 17 runs. Ahmed Daniyal and Abbas Afridi also bagged two wickets each in their respective four-over spell.

Pakistan's Top-Order Struggled During The Run Chase

During the run chase, Pakistan's batting lineup once again displayed a sluggish performance in the second inning. It was Faheem Ashraf's 51 runs from 32 balls, which gave Pakistan a chance to clinch a win. However, the Bangladesh bowling attack picked crucial wickets and maintained their dominance over Pakistan.

In the final over, 13 runs were required, but Pakistan had only one wicket in hand, which made it tougher for the visitors.

In the second delivery of the 20th over, Mustafizur Rahman removed Ahmed Daniyal and clinched an eight-run triumph for the hosts.

Shoriful Islam led the Bangladesh bowling attack with his three-wicket haul in his four-over spell, and gave just 17 runs. Mahedi Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib also picked up two wickets each in their respective spell.

Bangladesh will square off against Pakistan in the third T20I match of the series at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday, July 24th.