18 Aug 2025, Mon

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 advantage in the three-match series, thanks to Jaker Ali’s unbeaten half century which ultimately propelled their team towards success.

Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman bowled superbly to restrict Pakistan to just 125, with Shoriful Islam hitting two sixes in the Powerplay, as well as Tanzim Hasan Sakib contributing one wicket each. For fans tracking the Bangladesh national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team match scorecard, this game highlighted Bangladesh’s dominance with both bat and ball.

Match No.DateVenueWinnerResult (Margin)
124 Jul 2025DhakaPakistanWon by 74 runs (ESPN.com, myKhel)
222 Jul 2025DhakaBangladeshWon by 8 runs (ESPN, myKhel)
320 Jul 2025DhakaBangladeshWon by 7 wickets (ESPN, myKhel)
41 Jun 2025LahorePakistanWon by 7 wickets (ESPN, myKhel)
530 May 2025LahorePakistanWon by 57 runs (ESPN, myKhel)

Bangladesh vs Pakistan

Pakistan made an admirable effort after an abject start against Bangladesh but were ultimately undone by their superior bowling and calm performance in crucial moments – giving Bangladesh an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the series.

On Thursday, the series will switch gears and head back to Mirpur for its third and final T20I, where both teams have plenty at stake – Pakistan hoping to avoid an embarrassing whitewash while Bangladesh seeking another decisive win.

Bangladesh successfully defeated Pakistan by only eight runs to claim their two-match T20I series win 2-0 with one match still to come. Bowlers on both sides contributed, but Bangladesh showed superior instinct and discipline to turn the game in their favour and complete victory in such a nail-biter of an encounter.

Bangladesh was off to a slow start during their chase of their target of 324 as they lost both Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das within two overs, but Parvez Hossain Emon and Tawhid Hridoy put on a match-winning 73-run partnership which ensured they reached it effortlessly.

Early in their innings, the visitors struggled with their bat and were reduced to 15 for six after four batters were dismissed for single-digit scores. A 41-run partnership between Faheem Ashraf and Abbas Afridi did provide some hope in their chase but ultimately, it proved futile.

Bangladesh’s bowlers once again proved why they excel in this format. Shoriful Islam struck twice in the Powerplay before returning to claim Abbas Afridi for 3 for 17; Tanzim Hasan Sakib continued his fine form into death overs, taking two wickets with two deliveries remaining; Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman each contributed important wickets while Riyad Hasan contributed another run out – helping Bangladesh finish on 111 for 5 in 15.3 overs.

1st Match

Pakistan was dominant in their batting first innings, accumulating an imposing total of 199/5. Mohammad Rizwan and Saim Ayub led their side, rotating strike well and picking boundaries without breaking until Rizwan was eventually dismissed in the seventh over by Babar Azam – though both fell early to other bowlers’ bowlers before Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan made impressive cameos to keep Bangladesh alive before falling to an eight-wicket defeat.

Bangladesh bowlers fought hard, keeping Pakistan batsmen under check throughout their innings despite losing both openers early. Shoriful Islam made an impressionful Powerplay performance, collecting figures of 3 for 17 while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mahedi Hasan both claimed two wickets each – efforts compounded with strong performances by Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh to an unassailable 2-0 lead over three-match series.

Pakistan came close to making a comeback, led by Faheem Ashraf’s determined lower order effort, but ultimately succumbed to their early deficit and were bowled out in 20 overs for just 125 runs.

On Thursday in Dhaka, both teams will vie to avoid a whitewash by winning game two. Although the pitch is damp at present, umpires remain hopeful it will dry in time for toss. With rain expected to play an integral part of this match’s outcome, both sides must adapt their plans accordingly and prepare accordingly – follow all of the action live via our live scoreboard to stay informed with latest scores and results as they become available.

2nd Match

Bangladesh emerged victorious over Pakistan by eight runs in a thrilling low-scoring T20I contest to take an early advantage in the three-match series. Under Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman’s outstanding bowling performance on an unpredictable pitch, visitors Pakistan were kept to just 110 runs before Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy secured victory through some elegant batting.

Bangladesh’s batsmen struggled against the ball, with only two top order batters reaching double figures; Tanzid Hasan managed an outstanding 71 to lead them home but fell well short of reaching their target by some distance. A late surge from Tanzim Hasan Sakib assisted their effort as they managed to reach 144 for 9, but fell significantly short of their mark.

Pakistan’s reply was disappointing throughout. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris were run out within the first over, before Mehedi Hasan’s brilliant catch off Shoriful Islam put Pakistan under considerable strain at 15 for 5. Faheem Ashraf attempted a comeback attempt led by hitting his maiden T20I fifty from just 28 balls before Shoriful’s bowling effectively ended any chance for recovery.

Pakistan had fallen to within one wicket of collapse after losing seven wickets for only 110 runs, but Bangladesh managed to close the gap through remarkable fielding led by Parvez Hossain Emon’s stunning direct hit catch behind the stumps and see out their match unfazed.

3rd Match

Bangladesh will look to complete a clean sweep against Pakistan in their three T20I matches starting this Thursday at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Sony Sports and FanCode app and website in India will broadcast and stream the final match, so stay tuned for live score and update of BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I Match!

Bangladesh secured a 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series by defeating Pakistan in a crucial third and deciding T20I, winning by seven wickets to claim a two-win advantage. Their bowlers limited Pakistan to 110 runs while their batsmen successfully chased down their target with ease – an achievement worthy of praise. It was undoubtedly Bangladesh’s finest performance ever against Pakistan in T20Is and showcased both talent and effort from this remarkable side.

This victory was dedicated to those affected by an air crash earlier in the week. It was a team performance with each member making contributions – starting with bowlers who dominated both Powerplays, then kept pressure up throughout an innings – Shoriful Islam taking two wickets during each Powerplay before finishing with 3 for 17. Tanzim Hasan Sakib also contributed by taking down Faheem Ashraf, while Mustafizur Rahman continued his streak of wicket taking form through to death overs.

Jaker Ali earned Player of the Match honors for his brilliant batting display that helped seal Bangladesh’s win against Sri Lanka. Ali particularly excelled at keeping scoreboard moving with an innings of 55 at No. 9; he credits Mahedi Hasan with helping assess situations quickly before waiting patiently for balls to arrive in his zone.

Pakistani openers struggled to establish themselves and it fell to Faheem Ashraf’s lower order fightback to try to turn around their fortunes – however he was eventually dismissed for 33 by Taskin Ahmed, ending any hopes for late comebacks.

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