Bangladesh win their maiden T20I series against Pakistan: Stats
What's the story
In a historic affair, Bangladesh sealed the three-match series after beating Pakistan in the 2nd T20I. The hosts successfully defended 133 after bowling Pakistan out for 125. Faheem Ashraf's late flourish went in vain. Notably, Pakistan were down to 15/5 at one stage. Bangladesh were earlier in a similar spot, as Jaker Ali lifted them up from 28/4. Here are the key stats.
Bangladesh
How Bangladesh innings panned out
Bangladesh, who were invited to bat, slumped to 25/3 in the fifth over. The hosts lost Parvez Hossain Emon as well before the 30-run mark. Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan joined forces thereafter, taking Bangladesh past 80. Although Bangladesh were tottering on 100/7, Ali's presence propelled them to 133. Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, and Abbas Afridi took two wickets each.
Pakistan
Pakistan falter in Powerplay
Pakistan had a horrible start as they lost Saim Ayub (1), Mohammad Haris (0), Fakhar Zaman (8), Hasan Nawaz (0), and Mohammad Nawaz (0) in the Powerplay. Skipper Salman Agha held his end, but Mahedi Hasan ended his 23-ball stay (9). Bangladesh made further inroads into the Pakistan line-up (88/8) before Faheem Ashraf stepped up. He took Pakistan past 120 with his counter-attack.
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Bangladesh win by eight runs
Rishad Hossain dismissed Faheem on the 19th over's final ball. Pakistan required 13 runs off the final over with one wicket remaining. Mustafizur Rahman, who conceded a boundary off the first ball, dismissed Ahmed Daniyal to wrap up the match.
Faheem
Faheem shines for Pakistan
As mentioned, Faheem Ashraf was the lone warrior for Pakistan, who suffered one of their worst batting collapses. He slammed 51 off 32 balls, a knock laced with 4 fours and 4 sixes. His timely counter-attack evaded a rather one-sided defeat for Pakistan. Notably, Faheem completed his maiden half-century in T20I cricket. He also took a wicket in the first innings.
Bowling
Bangladesh bowlers torment Pakistan
Shoriful Islam was the pick of Bangladesh's bowlers in the match. He took three wickets for 17 runs in four overs, destroying Pakistan's top order. Meanwhile, Mahedi Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib took two wickets each. Mustafizur Rahman, who has been one of the most economical bowlers in the series, took a wicket for just 15 runs in 3.2 overs.
Jaker Ali
Third T20I fifty for Jaker Ali
Earlier, Jaker Ali saved Bangladesh from a potential collapse. He slammed a 48-ball 55 (1 four and 5 sixes) before falling to Abbas Afridi. As per ESPNcricinfo, Ali raced to his third half-century in T20I cricket. Two of those fifties have come at home. In 32 T20Is, the Bangladesh batter has amassed 570 runs at a strike rate of 126.66. His average reads 28.50.
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Historic win for BangladeshÂ
As mentioned, Bangladesh have won their maiden T20I series against Pakistan (multiple matches). They have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Before this series, Bangladesh had a solitary T20I win against Pakistan.