Dhaka, July 22, 2025 — Bangladesh made history on their home ground by defeating Pakistan in the second T20I match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. With an 8-run victory, the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series — their first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan.
Chasing a modest target of 134, Pakistan’s batting lineup suffered a dramatic collapse, getting bundled out for just 125 in 19.2 overs.
Pakistan’s Batting Nightmare in Powerplay
The innings began with chaos as Saim Ayub was run out for just 1 run, setting the tone for what became a nightmarish powerplay. Pakistan lost five wickets within the first six overs, contributing only 15 runs on the board:
- Mohammad Haris (0)
- Fakhar Zaman (8)
- Hasan Nawaz (0)
- Mohammad Nawaz (0)
Bangladesh pacers Shoriful Islam and Tanim Hasan Sakib tore through the top-order, exploiting every weakness.
Lone Resistance from Faheem Ashraf
Captain Salman Ali Agha failed to anchor the innings, managing just 9 runs off 23 balls. As the middle-order crumbled, Faheem Ashraf stood tall, playing a valiant knock of 51 off 32 balls, smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes.
Despite his efforts, Pakistan fell short by 8 runs, unable to recover from the early setbacks. Faheem’s resistance ended as he ran out of partners.
Social Media Explodes in Outrage
Pakistani fans erupted in fury online, branding the performance a “national embarrassment.” Hashtags like #PakCollapse and #T20Disaster trended across platforms. Fans expressed anger at the team selection and called for accountability after failing to chase down a basic target.
Bangladesh’s Historic Feat
This win marks a milestone in Bangladesh cricket as they secured their first T20I series win over a cricketing giant like Pakistan. The bowlers, led by Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan, executed precise strategies to dismantle the opposition.
Bangladesh had earlier won the first T20I by 7 wickets, comfortably chasing down a 111-run target.
What’s Next?
The third and final T20I of the series will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. All eyes will be on Pakistan’s response after back-to-back humiliations. With major players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi dropped from the lineup, questions loom over team strategy and management decisions.
Conclusion
Bangladesh’s emphatic performance not only rewrote the T20I history books but also highlighted Pakistan’s deepening cricket crisis. With back-to-back defeats and rising fan frustration, the final match will be a test of character for the visiting side.
