Pakistan Crushes Bangladesh to Seal T20I Series in Dominant Style
What a thrilling conclusion to the T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh! The third and final match in Lahore wrapped up with Pakistan sealing a clean 3-0 sweep in commanding fashion. If you’re a Pakistan cricket fan, this one was a treat from start to finish — aggressive batting, sharp bowling, and a home crowd roaring with every wicket and boundary. Let's walk through how this match unfolded and why this series is being talked about everywhere right now.
In this third T20 at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan chose to bowl first — a decision that paid off once again. With Haris Rauf out, Abbas Afridi stepped in, while Bangladesh had to reshuffle their lineup due to an unfortunate groin injury to Shoriful Islam, bringing in Khaled Ahmed.
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Bangladesh actually started their chase on a fiery note. Tanzid Hasan came out blazing, scoring 32 of the team’s runs in just the first two overs. But his fireworks were short-lived as a brilliant reflex catch by Abrar Ahmed at short fine leg sent him back for 33. After that, the Bangladeshi innings spiraled. Abrar’s deadly googlies sent Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali packing, and before long, the visitors were 78 for 7 at the halfway point.
Credit to Tanzim Hasan Sakib for delaying the inevitable. Batting at number 9, he hit his maiden T20I half-century with a fearless 50 off 31 balls. But without Shoriful to bat, Sakib’s lone resistance wasn't enough. Bangladesh folded for 144, giving Pakistan a 57-run win — and the series.
Now, let’s talk about the man of the moment: Sahibzada Farhan. Returning to international cricket after six long years and a string of low scores, Farhan made an emphatic statement. He smashed 74 off 41 balls, showcasing power, patience, and intent. Partnering with Mohammad Haris, who added a brisk 41, the duo stitched together a 103-run stand off just 54 balls. It was aggressive cricket at its best under new head coach Mike Hesson.
Pakistan’s middle order kept the momentum alive. Hasan Nawaz, the latest sensation in T20 circles, played an electric knock of 51 from just 25 balls, blasting three sixes and two boundaries. While the last five overs saw a slight slowdown due to Hasan Mahmud’s excellent death bowling, Pakistan still posted a towering total of 201.
With this third straight win — after victories by 37 and 57 runs — Pakistan not only clean-swept the series but also sent a strong signal ahead of future T20 assignments. This was a series full of breakout performances, comebacks, and an undeniable show of depth in Pakistan’s squad. From the fireworks with the bat to the artistry with the ball, Lahore witnessed a series to remember.
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