Pakistan avoid embarrassing clean sweep in Bangladesh, win 3rd T20I in Dhaka
"Very proud, this is what we talk about as a team, we don't want to give up and today we played well," Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said.The loss also ended Bangladesh's four-match winning streak in the shortest format fo the game. Nonethless, it was Litton Das who went up to collect the winner's trophy at the end of the T20I contest at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.Notably, it was Bangladesh's first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan.SHAHIBZADA SHINES FOR PAKISTANSent into after losing the toss, Pakistan's openers set a brisk tempo. Sahibzada Farhan starred with a fluent 63 off just 41 balls, including five sixes and six boundaries, anchoring the innings alongside Saim Ayub, who provided useful support with a 21-ball 21. Their 82-run partnership in the powerplay laid the foundation for a formidable total of 178 for 7.Hasan Nawaz bolstered the innings with a brisk 33 off 17 deliveries, while Mohammad Nawaz's cameo of 27 off 16 balls helped Pakistan surge past 170. Skipper Salman Ali Agha provided the finishing touch, ensuring the visitors posted a challenging total and closed their innings on a high.Shahibzada made the most of an opportunity that came his way after having warmed the benches in the first two T20Is.Bangladesh, in response, stumbled early. They were reduced to 41 for 7 inside eight overs, largely due to a ruthless spell from Pakistan's seamers. Salman Mirza claimed three wickets for just 19 runs, while Faheem Ashraf chipped in with two for 13. Hussain Talat, Ahmed Daniyal and captain Agha each contributed with further breakthroughs, effectively dismantling the Bangladeshi chase.advertisementThough wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Saifuddin top-scored for the hosts with a valiant 35 off 34 balls, only one other batter, opener Mohammad Naim, reached double figures before the side was bowled out for 104 in the 16.4th over.With the series already lost, Pakistan fielded a rejuvenated side featuring two new faces in the top order. Farhan's explosive half-century and the late-innings hitting of both Nawazes and Agha pushed Pakistan to a defendable total. Their bowlers then carried that momentum forward, delivering disciplined, incisive spells to wrap up the match with authority.Bangladesh, having rested five frontline players after sealing the series, still fielded a competitive XI. However, their batting line-up failed to handle the early pressure, crumbling under the disciplined assault of Pakistan's pacers and never mounting a serious recovery.- EndsMust Watch
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