Bangladesh took command in the ongoing T20 series by setting a 134-run target for Pakistan in the second match at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Chasing Bangladesh’s total of 133, Pakistan went down by eight runs, giving the hosts an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series an historic first series win over Pakistan in T20I history.
A Slow but Steady Start by Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to put pressure on Pakistan with a decent total on the scoreboard. The openers walked in confidently, but early wickets slowed down their rhythm. Pakistan’s bowlers kept things tight, making it difficult for Bangladeshi batters to freely score boundaries.
The first few overs saw Bangladesh scoring cautiously, as the team prioritized keeping wickets intact. By the end of the powerplay, they were just around 40 runs, which put added pressure on the middle-order batters to boost the scoring rate.
Middle-Order Contributions Help Bangladesh Recover
The middle-order played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings. Players like Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain managed to add some much-needed runs, rotating the strike and occasionally finding the boundary. Though none of the batters made a big individual score, small partnerships helped the team cross the 100-run mark.
However, Pakistan’s fielding was sharp, and their spin attack in the middle overs proved effective. Bangladesh lost a few wickets in quick succession just when they looked set to accelerate. The total was pushed to 134 by the end of the innings thanks to a couple of boundaries in the last few overs.
Pakistan’s Bowlers Shine
Pakistan’s bowlers, especially the pace duo and spinners, maintained a tight line and length. They prevented the Bangladesh side from building big partnerships and consistently applied pressure. Mohammad Wasim and Shadab Khan were among the pick of the bowlers, each taking key wickets and bowling economically.
Field placements and smart bowling changes by the captain also played a part in restricting Bangladesh to a relatively modest score.
The second T20 between Bangladesh and Pakistan is shaping up to be an exciting contest. Bangladesh has posted a fighting total of 134, and now the game depends on how well their bowlers can defend it. For Pakistan, it’s a test of patience and smart batting.
Cricket fans across both nations are eagerly watching, and the result could influence the momentum of the T20 series in a big way.
