Shadab, Hassan Ali Star as Pakistan Beat Bangladesh in 1st T20
Pakistan began their T20I series against Bangladesh with a dominant 37-run victory in Lahore. Shadab Khan delivered a game-changing all-round performance. Hasan Ali stunned the visitors with a fiery five-wicket spell.Together, they helped Pakistan take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Shadab Khan All-Rounder Heroics
Shadab Khan was the standout performer in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I. He smashed a quickfire 48 off 25 balls, lifting Pakistan’s total past 200. Earlier, his four overs went for just 26 runs while also claiming two crucial wickets. His spin completely disrupted Bangladesh’s middle-order momentum.
Pakistan’s innings started with early setbacks. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub fell cheaply inside the powerplay. But Salman Ali Agha stabilized things with a composed 56 off 34 balls. He partnered well with Mohammad Haris and then Hassan Nawaz, rotating the strike consistently. Pakistan’s batters ran hard between the wickets and punished loose deliveries.
Hassan Nawaz explosion
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I saw young Hassan Nawaz light up the ground with fearless hitting. He blasted 44 off just 22 balls, including five towering sixes. His fearless approach energized the crowd and shifted the pressure back on Bangladesh. Shadab then took charge, finding gaps with precision and running aggressively. Pakistan finished strongly at 201/7 in 20 overs. Bangladesh’s bowlers leaked runs in the final overs. Shoriful Islam was their most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets but conceding 32 runs.
Bangladesh collapse in chase of 202
Bangladesh begin their chase with promise with early collapses. Litton Das played some classy shots, scoring 48 off 30 balls.Tanzid Hasan also contributed 31 off 17 balls, giving Bangladesh a little momentum before trapped by Hassan Ali. Shadab Khan’s clever bowling and Hassan Ali timely wickets halted their momentum. The visitors couldn’t rebuild from there.
Hasan Ali’s five-for seals the deal
1st T20I ended with a Hasan Ali masterclass. He cleaned up the tail with figures of 5/30 in just 3.2 overs. His length bowling and slower balls proved too much for Bangladesh’s lower order. Jaker Ali tried to fight back with 36 off 20, but it was too little too late. Once he fell, the result was inevitable. Bangladesh folded for 164 in 19.2 overs. Pakistan celebrated a strong win to kick off the series. Shadab’s all-round brilliance and Hasan’s lethal spell were the key highlights.
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