Pakistan spinner secures personal-best bowling performance in overwhelming victory against Bangladesh
Pakistan clinched a series victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I held at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, securing an impressive 57-run victory. The triumph was a testament to Pakistan's dominance over their opponents, marking a successful series for the host team.
Sahibzada Farhan, rewarded for his stellar T20 form, gave Pakistan a strong foundation after they opted to bat first. He scored 74 runs off 41 balls, forming a 103-run partnership for the third wicket with Mohammad Haris, who contributed a brisk 41 off 25. Hasan Nawaz continued his impressive form, scoring an unbeaten 26-ball 51, ensuring Pakistan finished their innings on 201-6.
Pakistan's powerful batting performance also marked the first time in seven years that they had posted two successive 200-plus totals in T20Is. Both scores of 201 were achieved in the ongoing series against Bangladesh, a notable achievement for the team.
Bangladesh started the chase with OP Tanzid Hasan taking 17 runs off the first over. However, their middle order was dismantled by spinner Abrar Ahmed. In his first over, Abrar claimed two wickets, dismissing Towhid Hridoy for 5 and Jaker Ali for 24 with a deceptive googly. Shamim Hossain fell soon after, edging a catch to Saim Ayub at mid-wicket for 7, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 70-6.
Despite a defiant 31-ball 50 from Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Bangladesh was bowled out for 144 in 19 overs, succumbing to Pakistan's disciplined bowling effort. Abrar finished with his best T20I figures, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs off 4 overs, surpassing his previous best of 3-28 against Zimbabwe last year.
As the series concluded, Pakistan demonstrated their impressive batting and bowling prowess, securing a well-deserved series win and showcasing their team's resilience and strategy.
International cricket news: The impressive series win by Pakistan over Bangladesh, marked by a 57-run victory in the second T20I, further solidifies Pakistan's dominance in international sports. The victory was fueled by Sahibzada Farhan's stellar performance, Pakistan's powerful batting, and Abrar Ahmed's disciplined bowling.
