Bangladesh Stuns Pakistan in Dhaka: 1st T20I Recap and Takeaways
Dhaka, July 20, 2025 – England might be savoring Test thrills, but over in Dhaka, Bangladesh ignited fireworks in the shortest format. In a sensational 1st T20I of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, veteran bowler Mustafizur Rahman and rising star Parvez Hossain Emon led Bangladesh to a comprehensive 7-wicket victory, bowling out Pakistan for just 110 and chasing down the target in under 16 overs. Here’s a full breakdown of how it unfolded—and why it matters.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Match Summary
Pakistan’s Collapse: 110 All Out
- Pitch conditions at Shere Bangla National Stadium delivered seam early, spin later—Pakistan faltered under pressure.
- Abysmal performance: Fakhar Zaman’s 44 off 34 offered hope, but wickets continually fell.
- Maiden wicket: Taskin Ahmed triggered the collapse, finishing with 3 wickets for 22 runs, supported by Mustafizur’s crucial burst—2 wickets for just 6 runs.
- Historic moment: Pakistan was bowled out by Bangladesh for the first time in a T20I.
Emon & Hridoy Light Up Chase: 112/3
- Openers Parvez Hossain Emon (56)* and Towhid Hridoy (36) dominated after early wobble, dismantling the chase.
- Bangladesh sealed a win in 15.3 overs, with Emon’s knock laced with power and composure. Jaker Ali closed it with a timely boundary.
- Lampooning slippery field conditions and dew, Litton Das praised bowlers: “We know how Fizz can execute in Mirpur,” pointing to Mustafizur’s match-defining ball control.
Player Performances That Shifted Momentum
Mustafizur Rahman
- Exceptional: 4 overs, 2 wickets, just 6 runs.
- Tight lines: Ensured Pakistan’s middle order tangled under pressure.
- His spell was a statement—“Fizz” returned with a vengeance.
Taskin Ahmed
- Made breakthroughs during powerplay with 3 scalps.
- Sparked Pakistan’s collapse early, setting Bangladesh’s momentum.
Parvez Hossain Emon
- Anchored reply with unbeaten 56 off 39 balls.
- Dominating knock underlined his rising stature and brandished Bangladesh’s batting potential.
Key Insights & Tactical Takeaways
- Home conditions mastered: Bangladesh adapted to seam-friendly pitch early and dew-influenced batting later.
- Pakistan’s top-order stumble: Failure to build momentum cost them the match; apart from Fakhar’s resistance, no other batter troubled.
- Emerging depth for Bangladesh: A mix of seasoned and young talent—Fizz, Taskin, Emon—produced a balanced performance.
- Confidence boost ahead of Asia Cup: A 3-0 clean sweep in Sri Lanka followed by this victory underlines Bangladesh’s planning for upcoming tournaments.
What’s Next?
- 2nd T20I arrives on July 22, still in Dhaka with similar challenges anticipated.
- Pakistan will need to reassess top-order tactics, and Bangladesh must decide whether to maintain their winning XI or experiment.
Final Scorecard Snapshot
Pakistan: 110 all out (19.3)
- Top scorers: Fakhar Zaman 44 (31)
Bangladesh: 112/3 (15.3)
- Key scores: Parvez Hossain Emon 56*, Towhid Hridoy 36
Bowling highlights: Mustafizur 2/6, Taskin 3/22
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