Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 74 runs in the 3rd T20I to avoid a clean sweep in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series 2025, ending the series 2-1 in Bangladesh’s favour. Sahibzada Farhan scored 63 off 41, earning the Player of the Match award. Debutant Salman Mirza and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf were key in bowling out Bangladesh for 104 in 16.4 overs while defending 178.
Match Summary: Pak vs Ban 3rd T20
- Pakistan: 178/6 (Farhan 63, Salman Ali Agha 32).
- Bangladesh: 104 all out (Saifuddin 35, Faheem 2/15, Salman Mirza 3/18)
- Result: Pak won by 74 runs.
- Series: Bangladesh 2-1
Key Performers
- Sahibzada Farhan made 63 runs in 41 balls.
- Salman Mirza Got 3 wickets in his debut match.
- Faheem Ashraf 2 wickets, the powerplay role.
- Bangladesh’s Top scorer is Mohammad Saifuddin with 35.
- Taskin Ahmed was wicketless on the 3rd T20I.
Series Recap: Pak vs Ban Series 2025
- 1st T20I (July 20): Bangladesh won by 7 wickets. Parvez Hossain Emon 56*, Taskin Ahmed 3 wickets. Pakistan all out for 110.
- 2nd T20I (July 22): Bangladesh won by 8 runs. Jaker Ali 50, Shoriful Islam 3/17.
- 3rd T20I (July 24): Pakistan won by 74 runs. Farhan 63, Mirza 3 wickets.
Captains & Squads
- Bangladesh Captain: Litton Das
- Pakistan Captain: Salman Ali Agha
- Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Litton Das (c/wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, etc.
- Pakistan National Cricket Team: Farhan, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, etc.
Hash tags were used like PakvsBan and Farhan on X (which was previously twitter). The fans talked about Pakistan squad changes, such as the absence of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. It was all about debut by Salman Mirza and innings by Farhan. Praise of series win went to Shoriful Islam and Jaker Ali.
The next Pakistan and Bangladesh face off is in May 2025 in Lahore. The two teams are gearing towards the T20 World Cup 2026.