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BAN vs PAK Highlights, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Parvez Hossain Emon smashed a half-century as Bangladesh registered a clinical 7-wicket win as they chased down the 111-run target quite comfortably.
- 8:53 PM IST, July 20BAN 112/3 (15.3 overs) beat PAK 110 by 7 wickets
- 8:43 PM IST, July 20Emon hits fifty!
- 8:34 PM IST, July 20Afridi strikes!
- 8:31 PM IST, July 20Emon smashes another SIX!
- 8:24 PM IST, July 20Emon smashes SIX!
- 8:07 PM IST, July 2050 up for Bangladesh!
- 7:50 PM IST, July 20Emon hits six!
- 7:44 PM IST, July 20Saim Ayub punished!
- 7:38 PM IST, July 20Salman strikes again!
- 7:29 PM IST, July 20Mirza strikes early!
- 7:13 PM IST, July 20Pakistan 110 all out in 19.3 overs
- 6:57 PM IST, July 20Fiz strikes again!
- 6:53 PM IST, July 20100 up for PAK!
- 6:48 PM IST, July 20Big over for PAK!
- 6:32 PM IST, July 20Fakhar falls!
- 6:24 PM IST, July 20Fakhar fights lone battle!
- 6:17 PM IST, July 2050 up for PAK!
- 6:10 PM IST, July 20Pakistan half down!
- 5:59 PM IST, July 20Mustafizur Rahman strikes!
- 5:55 PM IST, July 20Salman Agha falls!
- 5:45 PM IST, July 20Haris departs!
- 5:44 PM IST, July 20Fakhar Zaman hits back-to-back fours!
- 5:38 PM IST, July 20Saim Ayub departs!
- 5:34 PM IST, July 20Fakhar gets a lifeline!
- 5:30 PM IST, July 20Action Begins!
- 5:11 PM IST, July 20BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Bangladesh Playing XI!
- 5:07 PM IST, July 20Pakistan Playing XI!
- 5:03 PM IST, July 20BAN opt to bowl!
- 4:44 PM IST, July 20Pitch update!
- 4:30 PM IST, July 20PAK beat BAN at home!
- 4:20 PM IST, July 20Pakistan start favourites but…!
- 4:11 PM IST, July 20Check Predicted Playing XIs!
- 4:03 PM IST, July 20Bangladesh high on confidence!
- 3:51 PM IST, July 20Pakistan dominate head to head!
BAN vs PAK Highlights, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Parvez Hossain Emon powered Bangladesh to a commanding seven-wicket victory with a fluent half-century, as the hosts comfortably chased down the 111-run target with 27 balls to spare. Emon remained unbeaten on 56 and made it easy for Bangladesh despite losing two wickets early. Pakistan’s innings folded for a mere 110 in 19.3 overs, with Taskin Ahmed leading the charge for Bangladesh, claiming three crucial wickets to cap off a clinical bowling effort. Fakhar Zaman falls agonizingly short of a fifty as his luck finally runs out, deepening Pakistan’s struggles in a shaky innings....Read More
Mustafizur Rahman added to Pakistan’s early woes, striking within the powerplay to dismiss Hasan Nawaz. His breakthrough made it four wickets down for the visitors in a rapid-fire collapse during the opening overs.
After putting down a catch earlier, Taskin Ahmed bounced back in style by removing the dangerous Saim Ayub, handing Bangladesh a crucial breakthrough. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and elected to bowl first at Dhaka, as the responsibility will be on Fakhar Zaman to give his team a solid start.
The two Asian teams are set to clash against each other at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka in the series opener. Though Pakistan holds a dominant edge in the T20I head-to-head—winning 19 out of 22 encounters, including five of seven played in Dhaka—Bangladesh's recent form and home support promise a more balanced contest this time.
The last time the two teams faced each other was in late May earlier this year in Pakistan where the hosts delivered a commanding performance, sealing the series 3–0. It was a good comebck from Pakistan after a difficult outing in New Zealand where they suffered series defeat. However, Bangladesh’s upswing in form combined with familiar home conditions brings an added layer of intrigue to the encounter.
Bangladesh head into the contest riding the high of a landmark T20I series win in Sri Lanka—an achievement that’s lifted team spirit. Under the calm and calculated leadership of Litton Das, the side has looked far more balanced. At the top of the order, youngsters Tanzid Hasan and Shamim Hossain have brought a mix of intent and composure, providing a strong platform in recent outings.
The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium tends to be on the slower side, offering more assistance to spinners as the match progresses. While fast bowlers may get some movement early on, it's usually the slower bowlers who make the biggest impact as conditions wear down. First-innings totals generally fall in the 125–150 range, but with high humidity and rain in the forecast today, both batting and bowling units may have to adapt quickly to shifting conditions.
Given their track record and experience, Pakistan will start as the likely favourites. But with Bangladesh playing at home and a crop of young players finding form, this series opener is far from straightforward. Conditions could play a big role—spinners are expected to be key, and any early breakthroughs or weather interruptions might shift momentum. The toss could prove crucial, with both teams needing to adjust quickly as the game unfolds.
Bangladesh Playing 11:
Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (capt & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan Playing 11:
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (capt), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I Match Highlights
- Parvez Hossain Emon smashed an unbeaten fifty as Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan in the series opener with a 7-wicket win.
- Parvez Hossain Emon scored his half-century in 34 balls.
- Salman Mirza claimed a couple of wickets in powerplay on his debut.
- Taskin Ahmed claimed three as Pakistan all out for just 110 in 19.3 overs against Bangladesh in the 1st T20I.
- Miscommunication with Fakhar Zaman proved costly for Hasan Nawaz, leading to his run-out and leaving Pakistan five wickets down in Dhaka.
- After putting down a catch earlier, Taskin Ahmed bounced back in style by removing the dangerous Saim Ayub.
- Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and elected to bowl first at Dhaka.
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: BAN 112/3 (15.3 overs) beat PAK 110 by 7 wickets
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Jaker Ali finishes it off with a boundary off Salman Mirza's delivery. A clinical performance from Bangladesh to win this match by 7 wickets. Pakistan just failed to match the intensity of the hosts, especially with the bat and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. BAN 112/3 (15.3 overs) beat PAK 110 by 7 wickets
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Emon hits fifty!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Jaker Ali immediately took the role of aggressor after arriving in the middle. He seems to be in a hurry and looking to hit boundaries. Meanwhile, Emon also completes his half-century in the over with a four and a six. BAN 104/3 in 14 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Afridi strikes!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Abbas Afridi gets the big wicket of Towhid Hridoy, but it might be too late for Pakistan now as Bangladesh just 31 runs to win this match. However, it was a fine delivery to bamboozle Hridoy, who swung his bat hard in the attempt to hit six.
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Emon smashes another SIX!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Parvez Hossain Emon smashes another six, and this time, Mohammad Nawaz suffers the wrath of it. It's a cakewalk for Bangladesh now, as Pakistan's time is running out quickly. BAN 80/2 in 12 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Emon smashes SIX!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Abrar Ahmed into the attack Parvez Hossain Emon smashed him for a flat six as the time is running out for Pakistan team here as the visitors desperately need to take the wicket to break this stand. Bangladesh need 39 runs to win now. BAN 72/2 in 11 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: BAN 64/2 in 10 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: 10 runs came off the last two overs but Bangladesh won't mind as they don't have the required run rate pressure here and can play patiently to build a stand. BAN 64/2 in 10 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: 50 up for Bangladesh!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Towhid Hridoy and Emon hit a boundary each and make it another big over for Bangladesh here. The chase is very much back on track and Pakistan are under pressure again to break the stand. BAN 54/2 in 8 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Tight from Faheem!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: A tight over from Faheem Ashraf as five runs came off it. The powerplay is over and Bangladesh have managed to revive their chase now after early wickets. BAN 38/2 in 6 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Emon hits six!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: One-handed six from Parvez Hossain Emon as Bangladesh have only managed to hit sixes so far and no fours. A good comeback from Salman Mirza after getting hit for a maximum, as only six runs came off it. BAN 33/2 in 5 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Saim Ayub punished!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Parvez Hossain Emon breaks shackles on the first ball of Saim Ayub's over and smashes him for a maximum. Towhid Hridoy also does the same with a short-arm jab to make it two sixes in an over and the momentum shifting back in hosts' favour again. BAN 27/2 in 4 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Salman strikes again!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Salman Mirza strikes again, and that too of a big one of Litton Das. Excellent catch by Khushdil Shah as the debutant pacer is all charged up. The Bangladesh skipper was dismissed for just 1 as the pressure is now on the hosts with momentum shifting quickly. BAN 7/2 in 2.2 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Mirza strikes early!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first victim of Salman Mirza in T20Is. The debutant did put pressure on the Bangla openers with tight length and Tanzid tried to break the shackles only to get caught at mid-on. BAN 2/1 in 0.5 over
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Chase Begins!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon are in the middle to start the chase for Bangladesh. Salman Mirza will open the attack
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Pakistan 110 all out in 19.3 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Back-to-back wickets in the final over as Bangladesh have bowled out Pakistan for 110 with three balls to spare. Pakistan lost three wickets on the first three balls of the over as it's the first time when Bangladesh bowled them out in a T20I. An underwhelming batting performance from Pakistan. Pakistan 110 all out in 19.3 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Brilliant from Fiz!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Mustafizur Rahman bowled a brilliant penultimate over with only one run coming off it as pressure is mounting on Pakistan to get the big finish. It is very highly unlikely for them to cross the 130-run mark from here.
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Fiz strikes again!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: OUT! Mustafizur Rahman strikes again and breaks the crucial partnership by dismissing Khusdhil Shah for 17. The left-handed batter straight it directly to Rishad at mid off as Pakistan are seven down now. PAK 103/7 in 16.2 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: 100 up for PAK!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Six on the fourth ball of the over by Afridi as he pulled one over mid-wicket for maximum, and he followed it up with another one, this time straight down the ground. 14 runs came off the over. PAK 102/6 in 16 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Big over for PAK!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Reverse sweep from Khusdil Shah and he connected it well for a six on the first ball of the over. He decided to replicate it on the second ball to but failed to get the bat on it. Abbas Afridi also breaks the shackles on the last ball to hit six. 13 runs came off the over. PAK 88/6 in 15 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Pakistan wobble!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Another tight over from Tanzim Hasan Sakib as only two runs came off the over. It's been 24 balls since the last boundary was scored as Pakistan are crumbling under pressure here. PAK 75/6 in 14 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Fakhar falls!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Mustafizur Rahman returns to attack and this time Fakhar Zaman pays the price of communication and misses out on his half-century to get dismissed for 44. Things are turning from bad to worse for Pakistan here. PAK 70/6 in 11.3 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Fakhar fights lone battle!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: A six and a four in the over by Fakhar Zaman to put Mahedi Hasan under pressure. It seems like Fakhar is fighting a lone battle for Pakistan and is batting in his 40s. Meanwhile, no other Pakistan batter has scored in double digits so far. PAK 66/5 in 10 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: 50 up for PAK!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: 50 up for Pakistan in the ninth over of the innings. Khushdil Shah finished the over with a boundary at fine leg as 8 runs came of Taskin Ahmed's over. The current run rate is 6 with five wickets down. PAK 54/5 in 9 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Pakistan half down!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Pakistan are five down now with Mohammad Nawaz paying the price of miscommunication with Fakhar Zaman. Nawaz was way short of the ground and departed cheaply, with Pakistan continue to struggle here. PAK 46/5 in 7.5 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Mustafizur Rahman strikes!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Mustafizur Rahman joins the party and gets the wicket of Hasan Nawaz who went for a big shot only to get caught by Rishad. Pakistan are four down in the powerplay now. PAK 41/4 in 5.5 overs
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Salman Agha falls!
BAN vs PAK Live Score, Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Tanzim Hasan Sakib into the attack, and he put doubts in Salman Ali Agha's mind with his brilliant deliveries. He finally gets his wicket on the last ball of the over to send him back to the pavilion. Salman tried to break the shackles with a rash shot but failed to time it.
