Lahore – June 1, 2025: Pakistan wrapped up a dominant Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series with a thrilling seven-wicket victory in the final match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The home side secured a 3-0 whitewash, thanks to a stunning maiden century from Mohammad Haris.
Chasing a tough target of 197, Pakistan had a rough start. Opener Sahibzada Farhan fell early in the first over, scoring only one run off four balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck with the new ball, putting Bangladesh ahead.
However, Pakistan quickly turned the game around. Mohammad Haris and Saim Ayub took charge, hammering regular boundaries. Their fierce counterattack took Pakistan to 56-1 at the end of six overs.
Their partnership flourished with confident strokeplay. Together, they added 92 runs for the second wicket. Saim looked solid but was dismissed for 45 off 29 balls by Tanzim Hasan, with Pakistan at 100-2 in 9.5 overs.
Haris stood firm and brought up his first half-century in T20 internationals, helping Pakistan reach 115-2 after 11 overs. Hasan Nawaz joined and smashed two quick boundaries. But Mehidy returned and dismissed him for 26 off 13 balls, leaving the score at 137-3 in 12.5 overs.
Despite the loss of partners, Haris kept his foot on the gas. He dominated the Bangladesh bowlers, hitting with power and precision. In just 45 balls, Haris reached his maiden T20I century, thrilling the Lahore crowd.
He remained unbeaten on 107 from 46 balls, cracking eight fours and seven sixes. Skipper Agha Salman chipped in with 14 not out from 11 balls. Pakistan chased down the target in just 17.1 overs to seal the Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series in style.
Earlier, Bangladesh had opted to bat first after winning the toss. Their openers came out blazing. Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon attacked from the start, reaching 53 without loss in the powerplay.
Emon was in top form, finding gaps and sending the ball to the fence with ease. He scored a fast fifty in just 27 balls. By the eighth over, Bangladesh stood at 80-0.
The duo reached a 100-run stand in the 11th over. Faheem Ashraf finally broke the opening pair, dismissing Tanzid for 42 off 32 balls. Three balls later, Shadab Khan removed Emon, who had played a brilliant knock of 66 off 34.
Captain Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy tried to rebuild. Hridoy started strong with aggressive intent, while Das played a supporting role. Together, they helped Bangladesh cross 150 in the 15th over.
Hasan Ali broke the stand by removing Das for 22 off 18 balls. The score was 162-3 in 16.3 overs. Shamim Hossain came in and hit two quick boundaries, but Abbas Afridi sent him back for 8 off 4. Bangladesh were 171-4 at 17.3 overs.
In the death overs, Jakeer Ali added key runs. He hit two consecutive boundaries off Faheem. Mehidy, though, couldn’t last long and was dismissed by Hasan Ali for 1. Bangladesh finished at 184-6.
Jakeer Ali remained unbeaten with 15 off 9, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib added 8 off 3. It was Bangladesh’s highest total in a Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I clash. Still, it wasn’t enough to stop Haris and Pakistan from completing a dominant series win.
This match will be remembered for Haris’s explosive ton and Pakistan’s confident all-round performance in this high-stakes Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I contest.
