More Embarrassment For Pakistan! Bangladesh Thrash Salman Agha And Co. By Seven Wickets In 1st T20I

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Litton Das-led Bangladesh clinched a magnificent seven-wicket triumph over Salman Agha's Pakistan in the first T20I match of the series, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, on Sunday, July 20th.

Bangladesh batter Parvez Hossain Emon was named the 'Player of the Match' following his 56-run knock from 39 balls during the run chase.

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Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in Dhaka. Litton Das's decision to chase later in the second inning did go in favour of Bangladesh.

Pakistan Failed To Shine With Bat Against Bangladesh In 1st T20I

It was a poor batting performance from the Men in Green against Bangladesh.

Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub opened for Pakistan in the first inning and could only cement a partnership of 18 runs.

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed drew the first blood in the first inning as he removed Saim Ayub for six runs in the second over.

After the dismissal of Ayub, Pakistan lost quick wickets in the early stages and failed to solidify a crucial partnership. The top order failed to make a mark in the game and struggled against the Bangladesh bowling attack.

Opener Fakhar Zaman was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the first inning, as he scored 44 runs from 34 balls at a strike rate of 129.41. Zaman hammered six fours and one six during his time on the crease. However, Fakhar Zaman's knock came to an end in the 12th over when he was dismissed after a run out.

Later in the inning, Abbas Afridi (22 runs from 24 balls) and Khushdil Shah (17 runs from 23 balls) tried to play a clutch knock. But it was not enough to put a decent score on the board. Pakistan put 109 on the scoreboard in the 19.3 overs after getting bundled out by the Bangladesh bowling attack.

Taskin Ahmed led the Bangladesh bowling attack with his three-wicket haul. Mustafizur Rahman also picked up two wickets. Meanwhile, Mahedi Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib took one wicket each in their respective spells.

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Parvez Hossain Emon's Blitz Knock Helped Bangladesh Clinch Win Over Pakistan In Dhaka

During the run chase, Bangladesh didn't take much time to chase down the 110-run target in the second inning.

The hosts struggled a bit after losing Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the fifth delivery of the first over. Later, Litton Das's wicket put pressure on the Bangladesh lineup during the chase.

Pakistan's bowling attack gave a solid start in the second inning. But they lost rhythm and failed to restrict the target.

The 73-run target from Towhid Hridoy (36 runs from 37 balls) and Parvez Hossain Emon (56 runs from 39 balls) made it easier for the hosts to clinch a win over Pakistan.

In the end, Parvez Hossain and Jaker Ali (15* runs from 10 balls) stayed unbeaten on the crease and clinched the win for Bangladesh in 15.3 overs.

Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the second match of the three-game T20I series, on Tuesday, July 22, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.