Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 8 runs in the second T20 match, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining.
The match was held in Mirpur, Bangladesh. Batting first, Bangladesh were all out for 133 runs in 20 overs. Jaker Ali top-scored with 55 runs, while Mehidy Hasan contributed 33.
For Pakistan, Salman Misra, Ahmad Daniyal, and Abbas Afridi each claimed two wickets.
In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 125 runs in 19.2 overs. Bangladesh’s bowlers made a strong impact early, dismissing Pakistan’s top five batters for just 15 runs — a key highlight of the game.
Faheem Ashraf was the top scorer for Pakistan with 51 runs. On the bowling side, Shoriful Islam led the attack with 3 wickets, while Mehidy Hasan and Tanzim Hasan shared two wickets each.
This marks the second occasion where Pakistan has been defeated by Bangladesh in the ongoing T20 series.
