Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date: July 20, 2025
Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I 2025: Bangladesh Dominate in Mirpur
The host produced a resounding 7-wicket win over Pakistan in the 1st T20I of the 2025 series at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Under lights, in front of a full house, the Tigers delivered a perfect all-round performance, outclassing a rusty Pakistani outfit to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Emon’s Powerful Knock Anchors Bangladesh
Player of the Match: Parvez Hossain Emon
Parvez Hossain Emon delivered a fluent, match-winning knock of 56* from just 39 balls. Coming in at a tense moment with the scoreboard reading 7/2, Emon played with intent and flair. He struck five sixes and controlled the innings beautifully, staying till the end to seal Bangladesh’s chase.
Mustafizur Rahman’s Spell Stuns Pakistan
The host’s bowling attack was led by Mustafizur Rahman, who bowled a sensational spell of 4-0-6-2. His variations and pinpoint yorkers on a sticky Mirpur pitch strangled the scoring rate. He received strong support from Taskin Ahmed, who bagged 3 wickets to rattle Pakistan’s middle order.
Momentum from Sri Lanka Series Pays Off
Bangladesh carried the winning momentum from their recent historic T20I series win in Sri Lanka. This victory adds more weight to their strong performances in 2025 and proves that the Tigers are building towards consistency in the shortest format.
Mastering Mirpur’s Tricky Conditions
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla was slow and dry early on, with some dew settling in later during Bangladesh’s innings. Captain Litton Das noted that familiarity with home conditions helped the team: “We know about the wicket. It’s not easy to bat early on, but it gets better later.”
Crucial Partnership Breaks Pakistan’s Spirit
After losing two wickets early, the game felt evenly poised. However, Parvez Emon and Towhid Hridoy’s 73-run partnership took total control of the chase. By rotating strike and hitting loose balls confidently, they ensured the required run rate remained within reach at all times.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapses After Promising Start
Fakhar Zaman offered some resistance with his 44 off 34 balls, but the rest of the batting unit failed to fire. Despite debutant Salman Mirza picking up early wickets, poor shot choices, lack of partnerships, and multiple dropped catches — including two by Mohammad Haris — cost Pakistan dearly.
Litton Das’s Confident Captaincy Shines
Litton Das marshaled his bowlers and fielders smartly and praised his team’s execution at the post-match presentation. “Fizz, Sakib, and Taskin bowled very well. The top four batted deep, and Emon’s knock was critical,” Litton shared. The team’s unity and discipline were evident throughout.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 110 (All Out) | 19.3 |
| Bangladesh | 112/3 | 15.3 |
Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
Key Performers
- Parvez Hossain Emon – 56* (39 balls)
- Towhid Hridoy – 36 (37 balls)
- Mustafizur Rahman – 2/6 (4 overs)
- Taskin Ahmed – 3/22 (3 overs)
- Fakhar Zaman – 44 (34 balls)
What’s Next?
With this win, Bangladesh go 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series. The second match is scheduled for July 22, and Pakistan will need a much-improved performance to stay alive in the series.
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