📍 Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
📅 Date: 20th July, 2025
🏆 Series: 1st T20I of 3-match series
🎖️ Player of the Match: Parvez Hossain Emon (56* off 39)
🧾 Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets, lead series 1-0
🔥 Match Overview
Cricket fans witnessed a commanding show from Bangladesh as they dismantled Pakistan in the opening T20I of the three-match series. What looked like a low-scoring thriller initially turned into a one-sided contest after Parvez Hossain Emon's classy half-century guided the hosts to a smooth win.
After restricting Pakistan to just 110 runs, Bangladesh chased down the target in 15.3 overs, losing only three wickets and showcasing their recent consistency in white-ball cricket.
🏏 First Innings: Pakistan Falter Under Pressure
After being invited to bat first by Bangladesh skipper Litton Das, Pakistan looked to build early momentum but stumbled into quick trouble.
Fakhar Zaman was the lone standout in Pakistan’s innings, scoring a fluent 44 off 34 balls, hitting boundaries with ease before being run out in a mix-up.
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The rest of the Pakistani top-order crumbled under disciplined bowling, managing only 110 runs in 19.3 overs.
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Abbas Afridi added a fighting 22 off 24 balls, but there was little support from the middle or lower order.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh’s Bowling Brilliance
Bangladesh’s bowlers stuck to their plans, showing excellent control and variety on a pitch that offered enough help to the seamers and spinners alike.
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Taskin Ahmed was the star with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs in 3.3 overs and striking at crucial moments.
Mustafizur Rahman proved unplayable, returning with stunning figures of 2/6 in 4 overs — showcasing why he's a master in home conditions.
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The fielders also played their part with two sharp run-outs, adding to Pakistan’s woes.
🔁 Pakistan's Batting Collapse: A Timeline
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🇵🇰 Powerplay Woes: 29/3 in first 6 overs
🧊 Middle-Order Freeze: Only 3 boundaries between overs 7–14
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⚰️ Tail Collapse: Lost 4 wickets in last 3 overs
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🏃♂️ Run Outs: 2 crucial ones — showing poor communication and panic
🏏 Second Innings: Parvez Hossain Emon Steals the Show
Chasing 111 may seem easy on paper, but early blows made it tricky for Bangladesh.
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Pakistan’s debutant Salman Mirza made an immediate impact, dismissing Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das within the first 3 overs.
With the scoreboard reading a nervous 7/2 in 2.2 overs, pressure was back on the hosts.
That’s when Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy stepped up, building a steady yet aggressive 73-run partnership that turned the game around.
🎯 The Emon-Hridoy Stand: Calm in the Chaos
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The duo combined strike rotation with boundary-hitting to take the pressure off.
Hridoy contributed a solid 36 off 37 balls, surviving two chances — both dropped by Mohammad Haris behind the stumps.
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Emon, however, was flawless — his unbeaten 56 off 39 balls included 6 boundaries and a six, including a glorious pull shot for six to reach his fifty.
Their partnership was the heart of the win, especially on a surface where scoring wasn’t the easiest.
💬 Post-Match Reactions
🗣️ Litton Das (Bangladesh Captain):
“We know this wicket well, and our bowlers used it brilliantly. Chasing can be tricky here, but Parvez and Hridoy made it look simple. Great team effort.”
🗣️ Salman Agha (Pakistan Captain):
“We were 20-30 runs short. We started well but didn’t capitalize. Credit to our bowlers, especially Salman Mirza on debut. We’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
🗣️ Parvez Hossain Emon (Player of the Match):
“Very happy to contribute. The plan was simple — stay positive, build a partnership, and capitalize on loose balls. Always great to finish a game for your country!”
🔍 Turning Points of the Match
| Moment | Impact |
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| Fakhar Zaman's run-out | Pakistan lost momentum when Zaman was looking dangerous |
| Taskin Ahmed's 3-fer | Broke the backbone of Pakistan’s middle order |
| Emon-Hridoy partnership | Rescued Bangladesh from 7/2 to a comfortable win |
| Haris’s dropped catches | Two drops off Hridoy and one off Emon sealed Pakistan's fate |
📊 Final Scorecard Summary
🇵🇰 Pakistan – 110 All Out (19.3 Overs)
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Fakhar Zaman – 44 (34)
Abbas Afridi – 22 (24)
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Taskin Ahmed – 3/22 (3.3)
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Mustafizur Rahman – 2/6 (4)
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 112/3 (15.3 Overs)
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Parvez Hossain Emon – 56* (39)
Towhid Hridoy – 36 (37)
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Salman Mirza – 2/23 (3.3)
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Abbas Afridi – 1/16 (2)
📅 What’s Next?
🏟️ 2nd T20I:
📍 Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
📆 Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕛 12 PM GMT | 5:30 PM IST
Will Pakistan bounce back or will Bangladesh wrap up the series 2-0? Stay tuned for the action!
🙌 Final Thoughts
This match was a reminder of how teamwork, discipline, and adaptability make all the difference in T20 cricket. Pakistan had a chance but lacked execution, while Bangladesh, especially Emon and the bowling unit, capitalized on every opportunity. With the series heating up, expect the next clash to be even more intense!
👉 Which moment impressed you the most? Was it Emon’s class, Taskin’s pace, or the collapses from Pakistan? Let us know in the comments below!
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