Pakistan Clinch Historic Home Series Win Against Bangladesh in Lahore Thriller
Pakistan secured their first home T20I series victory in three years with a dominant 57-run win over Bangladesh in the second match of the series. Led by stellar performances from Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, and Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan cruised to a well-deserved victory, leaving Bangladesh struggling against their relentless attack.
Farhan’s Explosive Knock Sets the Tone
Sahibzada Farhan was the standout performer, scoring a scintillating 74 off 41 balls; consequently, he showcased his aggressive batting style honed in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Coming off a stellar PSL season with 449 runs at a strike rate of 152.20, Farhan continued his rich vein of form, smashing six sixes in his innings.
Moreover, Farhan was ably supported by Mohammad Haris, who contributed a brisk 41 off 25 balls, thus propelling Pakistan to 201 for 6. Furthermore, Hasan Nawaz played the finisher’s role perfectly, remaining unbeaten on 51, thereby ensuring Pakistan posted a daunting total.
Bangladesh’s Spirited Start and Abrar’s Magic Spell
Bangladesh began their chase aggressively, with Tanzid Hasan striking a flurry of boundaries early on. He smashed 17 runs in the first over, setting a fiery tone. However, Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf struck back, dismissing Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid quickly.
The turning point came when Abrar Ahmed produced a sensational spell, dismantling Bangladesh’s middle order. Abrar registered figures of 3 for 19, reducing Bangladesh from 44 for 0 to 56 for 5 in three overs. His deceptive spin proved lethal, trapping Towhid Hridoy lbw and bamboozling Jaker Ali with a googly.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s Historic Knock
Despite the collapse, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, batting at No. 9, produced a remarkable 50 off 31 balls, becoming the first batter from a Full Member nation to score a T20I fifty from No. 9 or lower. His innings, featuring five sixes, salvaged Bangladesh from complete humiliation.
However, Pakistan’s bowlers kept up the pressure, restricting Bangladesh to 144 all out, sealing a comfortable series win.
A Crucial Milestone for Pakistan Cricket
Pakistan clinch historic home series, winning their first home T20I series since 2022. This victory shows Pakistan’s strong comeback in cricket. Farhan’s great form from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) helped him shine in international matches, while Abrar Ahmed’s excellent bowling secured the win. With key players performing well, Pakistan looks ready for bigger achievements in future tournaments.
As Pakistan celebrates this triumph, cricket fans eagerly await their next challenge, hoping for another dominant display on home soil.
