In the first match of the 3-match T20 series, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 37 runs, giving Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the series, as reported by national media.
According to details, in the match played in Lahore, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 201 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
For Pakistan, Captain Salman Agha scored 56, Shadab scored 48, and Hasan Nawaz made 44 runs. In addition, Mohammad Haris scored 31 and Khushdil Shah was out for 5 runs. Faheem Ashraf remained not out with 11, and Hasan Ali with 1 run. Saim Ayub was out for 0 and Fakhar Zaman for 1 run.
In reply to the 202-run target, the visiting team was bowled out for 164 runs in the final over. For Bangladesh, captain Litton Das scored 48, Zakir Ali 36, and Tanzid Hasan 31 runs.
For Pakistan, Hasan Ali took 5 wickets and Shadab Khan took 2 wickets. Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, and Salman Agha took one wicket each.
The promising start to the series between Bangladesh and Pakistan won the hearts of the fans. Spectators have high hopes for the upcoming matches between the two countries.
