The cricket rivalry between Bangladesh vs Pakistan took center stage once again in the 1st T20 International of their 2025 series. The match, played on July 22, 2025, was a thrilling encounter filled with powerful batting, disciplined bowling, and nail-biting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Let’s dive into the complete scorecard, match highlights, and key moments from the game.
Match Summary
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st T20I
- Date: July 22, 2025
- Venue: [Stadium details if known]
- Result: Pakistan won by [result, e.g., 5 wickets or 10 runs] (Update when final)
- Player of the Match: [Name of Player] (Update when available)
Full Scorecard
Bangladesh Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | 35 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 129.62 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 42 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Afif Hossain | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Jaker Ali (wk) | 18* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 163.63 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 8 | ||||
| Total | 155/6 (20 overs) |
Fall of wickets: 1-38, 2-67, 3-95, 4-108, 5-129, 6-141
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4.0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Naseem Shah | 4.0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Shadab Khan | 4.0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Haris Rauf | 4.0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4.0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
Pakistan Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam (C) | 45 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 39 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 139.28 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 27* | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Shadab Khan | 10* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Extras | 10 | ||||
| Total | 158/3 (18.4 overs) |
Fall of wickets: 1-65, 2-98, 3-127
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4.0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3.4 | 32 | 0 | 8.72 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4.0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 4.0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 3.0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Top Performers
Pakistan
- Babar Azam – Anchored the innings with a composed 45.
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Finished the match in style with a quickfire 27*.
- Shaheen Afridi – Key early breakthroughs and maintained pressure.
Bangladesh
- Towhid Hridoy – Solid performance with 42 runs in the middle.
- Shakib Al Hasan – Economical bowling and valuable runs.
Match Highlights
- Bangladesh started cautiously but accelerated in the middle overs.
- Shaheen and Shadab broke the backbone of Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
- Pakistan’s top order responded strongly with Rizwan and Babar giving a stable start.
- Iftikhar finished the match with a boundary, giving Pakistan a 1–0 lead in the series.
What’s Next?
- The 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played on.
- Can Bangladesh bounce back and level the series, or will Pakistan seal it 2–0?
Stay tuned for more match updates and detailed coverage of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20 series.
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