Tigers Roar in Dhaka: Bangladesh Clinch Thrilling Series Victory Over Pakistan
Bangladesh secured a historic 2–1 ODI series triumph against Pakistan today, holding their nerve in a high-scoring thriller at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Defending a target of 291, the Tigers bowled out the visitors for 279, winning the series decider by 11 runs.
This victory marks only the second time in history that Bangladesh has won an ODI series against Pakistan, providing a massive boost to their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign.
Tanzid’s Maiden Ton Sets the Stage
After being invited to bat, Bangladesh posted a formidable 290/5. The innings belonged to young opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who notched his maiden international century with a brilliant 107 off 107 balls.
Tanzid’s aggressive start alongside Saif Hassan laid a solid foundation, while a composed middle-order effort and a late flourish from Towhid Hridoy pushed the total well beyond the "competitive" 260-run mark predicted by Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the toss.
Taskin Leads the Defense
Pakistan’s chase began in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 17/3 within the powerplay. Taskin Ahmed was the architect of the collapse, bowling with searing pace and precision to finish with standout figures of 4/49.
Despite the early carnage, Pakistan found a hero in Salman Ali Agha, who struck a defiant 89-ball century. His partnerships with debutant Saad Masood and a late-innings cameo from captain Shaheen Afridi brought the game down to the final over. However, Taskin returned to claim the crucial wicket of Salman, and Rishad Hossain maintained his composure under immense pressure to wrap up the tail.
Match Summary
Bangladesh: 290/5 (50 overs) | Tanzid Hasan 107, Towhid Hridoy 48*
Pakistan: 279/10 (49.4 overs) | Salman Ali Agha 100, Taskin Ahmed 4/49
Result: Bangladesh won by 11 runs and clinched the series 2–1.
