Tanzid’s Maiden Century Lifts Bangladesh to 290 as Pakistan Chase in Series Decider
A brilliant maiden ODI century from Tanzid Hasan powered Bangladesh national cricket team to a competitive total of 290 for 5 against Pakistan national cricket team in the third and final ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The 23-year-old opener struck a composed 107 off 107 balls to anchor Bangladesh’s innings after the hosts were asked to bat first in the series decider. It was Tanzid’s first One-Day International century in his 31st appearance. His innings featured seven sixes and six fours before he was dismissed, caught at short cover off Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh enjoyed a solid start as Tanzid and Saif Hassan put on a 105-run opening partnership. Saif made 36 before being bowled by Shaheen Afridi. Later, Litton Das added 41 but struggled for fluency, taking 51 balls for his runs after surviving an early drop.
Pakistan briefly regained control late in the innings when pace bowler Haris Rauf struck twice in two deliveries in the 47th over, dismissing Litton and removing Rishad Hossain for a golden duck. Despite the setbacks, Towhid Hridoy kept the scoreboard moving with an unbeaten 48 off 44 balls.
Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Bangladesh in the closing overs, conceding only 13 runs in the final two overs as the hosts fell just short of the 300 mark.
Match Situation (Live)
Pakistan are currently 189 for 6 in 37 overs, needing 102 runs from 78 balls to win. Bangladesh remain in a strong position as the chase enters its decisive phase, with the series level at 1–1 heading into this final match.
