Pakistan’s recent struggles in international cricket were further highlighted as they lost the decisive match of a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. The concluding game took place on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, where Pakistan fell short by 11 runs, marking a 2-1 series defeat. This was Pakistan’s first ODI series in Bangladesh in 11 years, having last faced the team in 2015, where they were also defeated 0-3. The touring side experienced a heavy loss in the initial ODI but managed to bounce back in the second match, only to falter in the series finale.

Tanzid Hasan Shines with Maiden Century

In the third ODI, Bangladesh made a strong start after being invited to bat first, amassing a total of 290 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Tanzid Hasan played a crucial role in this victory, achieving his maiden ODI century with a score of 107 runs off 107 deliveries, which included six fours and seven sixes. His century was brought up with a notable six off Salman Agha. Other significant contributions came from Litton Das, who scored 41 runs, and Towhid Hridoy, who remained unbeaten with 48 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto added 27 runs to the team’s total, while Saif Hassan scored 36 runs before being dismissed by Shaheen Shah Afridi. A total of 15 wides also added to Bangladesh’s score. For Pakistan, Haris Rauf was the standout bowler, taking three wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi took one wicket each.

Pakistan’s Batting Struggles in Chasing 291

Chasing a target of 291, Pakistan encountered early difficulties, losing both Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat cheaply for six runs each, followed by Mohammad Rizwan for just four runs. Salman Agha emerged as Pakistan’s key batsman, scoring 106 runs off 98 balls. Saad Masood supported him with 38 runs, while Shaheen Afridi contributed 37 runs, and Abdul Samad added 34 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to form substantial partnerships, resulting in Pakistan being bowled out for 279 runs, just 11 runs shy of their target.

Crucial Moments and Bowling Performances

As the final over commenced, Pakistan required 14 runs to secure a victory. In a crucial moment, Rishad Hossain dismissed Shaheen Afridi, effectively sealing the match and the series for Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed stood out as Bangladesh’s leading bowler, securing four wickets for 49 runs. Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana supported with three and two wickets, respectively, emphasizing a strong bowling performance that contributed significantly to Bangladesh’s series-clinching victory.

Match Summary

In summary, Bangladesh achieved a total of 290 runs in their 50 overs, with notable performances from Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy. Pakistan’s response saw them score 279 runs in their innings, with Salman Agha stepping up as a key player. The match ended with Bangladesh winning by 11 runs, reflecting a significant boost for the team after their recent disappointment in the T20 World Cup.

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