ISLAMABAD – July 20, 2025: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the first T20 International at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, taking a 1–0 lead in the three-match series.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for just 110 runs in 19.3 overs. Fakhar Zaman was the top scorer for Pakistan with 44 off 34 deliveries. No other batter crossed 25 runs, as the visitors struggled against a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack.
Taskin Ahmed led the bowling figures for Bangladesh with 3 wickets for 22 runs, while Mustafizur Rahman delivered a tight spell, claiming 2 wickets for just 6 runs in his four overs. This marked the first time Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan in a T20 international match.
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In response, Bangladesh lost early wickets but recovered through a steady partnership between Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy. Emon remained unbeaten on 56 off 39 balls, guiding the home side to victory in 15.3 overs. Towhid added 36 runs before being dismissed, while Jaker Ali finished the chase with an unbeaten 15.
Pakistan, who had swept Bangladesh 3–0 in a T20I series earlier this year, now face pressure to bounce back in the second match of the series scheduled for July 22 in Dhaka.
Match Summary:
- Pakistan: 110 all out (19.3 overs)
- Bangladesh: 112/3 (15.3 overs)
- Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Parvez Hossain Emon (56* off 39)
Next Match:
2nd T20I – July 22, 2025 – Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
