Bangladesh Triumphs in ODI Series Thriller Against Pakistan

Heart-pounding action unfolded at Sher-e-Bangla as Bangladesh outlasted Pakistan by 11 runs to win the ODI series 2-1. Standout contributions from centurion Tanzid Hasan Tamim and bowler Taskin Ahmed with his ‘four’ wickets defined the decider.

The series swung wildly: Bangladesh’s eight-wicket rout in game one, Pakistan’s massive 128-run DLS victory in the second. The finale was electric.

After losing the toss, Bangladesh batted first and reached 290/5. Saif Hassan (36) and Tanzid’s 105-run opener stand dazzled. Tanzid built further with Shanto (27) for 53, then Litton for 36, before his epic 107 off 107 (6×4, 7×6).

Towhid Hridoy’s 48* and Litton’s 41 formed an 68-run alliance. Haris Rauf’s 3/52 was Pakistan’s best effort.

Pakistan, targeting 291, lost five early for 82. Salman Agha’s unbeaten 106 (9×4, 4×6 in 98 balls) featured key partnerships: 79 with Saad (38), 48 with Ashraf, 52 with Shaheen (37). Yet, Taskin’s 4/49, Mustafizur’s 3, Rana’s 2, and Rishad’s 1 restricted them to 279.

This victory cements Bangladesh’s status as a competitive force, with emerging talents like Tanzid stepping up big.