Bangladesh Deliver Shock to Pakistan in Series Opener

In a stunning display at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on July 20, 2025, Pakistan suffered a harsh reality check in the opening match of the T20I series as they were bowled out for a mere 110 — marking the first time Bangladesh has ever dismissed Pakistan in a T20I.

Veteran seamer Mustafizur Rahman spearheaded the effort, delivering a miserly spell of 4 overs for just 6 runs, breaking Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the cheapest four-over spell by a Bangladeshi bowler in T20Is. He also claimed 2 wickets, benefitting from stellar fielding support and a disciplined bowling attack.

Taskin Ahmed wreaked havoc with 3 wickets for 22 runs, while Bangladesh's fielders contributed three pivotal run-outs — each a result of smart, aggressive bowling that forced Pakistan into defensive errors.

During the chase, Parvez Hossain Emon starred with an unbeaten 56 off just 39 balls, smashing five sixes. Alongside Towhid Hridoy’s 36, they powered Bangladesh to a dominant 112/3, achieving victory with 27 balls to spare.

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