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- BAN vs PAK Highlights, 3rd ODI: Agha’s ton goes in vain as Bangladesh edge Pakistan by 11 runs
BAN vs PAK Highlights, 3rd ODI: Agha’s ton goes in vain as Bangladesh edge Pakistan by 11 runs
Pakistan started their chase with resilience, but early wickets put them under pressure. Salman Agha starred with a brilliant 100, while Saad Masood (38) and Shaheen Afridi (37) offered support. Despite this, the visitors could not maintain the required run rate in the final overs. Taskin Ahmed led the Bangladesh attack with four crucial wickets, supported by Mustafizur Rahman’s three-wicket haul, restricting Pakistan to 279 and securing a thrilling series-clinching win.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz praised the team’s calmness under pressure, particularly in the last overs, highlighting the crucial performances of his middle-order batters. The series ended on a high note with an exciting contest after two one-sided encounters, showcasing Bangladesh’s fighting spirit and depth in both batting and bowling.
- Saif Hassan 6 (10)
- Tanzid Hasan 11 (8)
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Swinging away very late, this is outside off. Hassan punches it to point.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Afridi pulls his length back and serves it near the off pole. Hassan taps it on the strip.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, FOUR! Wonderful shot! Shaheen Afridi overpitches it up, well outside off. Hassan leans and crisply drives it through covers for a boundary.
Shaheen Afridi to Tanzid Hasan, Angling on the pads. Hasan clips it behind square on the leg side for one more.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Fuller-length delivery, outside off. Hassan guides it late to third man for a single.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Bangs into the hard length, drifting away outside off. Hassan slashes his blade and misses.
- Tanzid Hasan 10 (7)
- Saif Hassan 1 (5)
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, Fuller delivery on leg. Hasan turns it to mid-wicket. 10 runs off Rauf's first over.
So that's why we just decided to like, you know, go for a team and hopefully we bowl well and take a couple of wickets. (did weather impact the decision?) Yeah, that's why we chose the one because also the condition looks good right now and later on it will rain again and hopefully we take our wicket and restrict them.
So the two debutants playing they also are very good batters - Ghazi Gori debut and also Saad Masood debut. So I hope for their performance and support them. Three changes, two new debutants.
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, SIX! Superb shot! Rauf pitches it up on middle and leg, again a bit too straight. Hasan steps inside the line and whips it all the way over square leg for a biggie.
Yes, definitely. I think we always talk about the best batting unit. You have to take responsibility in the top order and the middle-order batsmen. So if we get the runs, definitely our team will be better. I think everyone has to take responsibility. Yes, definitely.
The most important thing is that you have to take responsibility and build partnerships. We should have partnerships with the top order. If you get partnerships, definitely we will be in a good position in the match. Yes, I think 260 is a very good score in these conditions because we have a very good bowling attack - three fast bowlers and two spinners - and definitely we can defend that. No, we don’t have changes. Today it is the same team.
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, Keeps it full and close to the stumps. Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket.
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, On a good length and on middle. Hasan prods and blocks it out.
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, FOUR! Helped away late! Serves it very full and on the pads, a bit too straight and Hasan clips it away. It goes fine to the fine leg fence. Tanzid Hasan is off the mark.
Haris Rauf to Tanzid Hasan, Starts with a fuller delivery on the pads, swinging in late. Hasan flicks it nicely but straight to mid-wicket.
Haris Rauf to bowl from the other end.
- Saif Hassan 1 (5)
- Tanzid Hasan 0 (1)
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Pushes it full and around off, shaping away late. Hassan punches it to mid off.
Shaheen Afridi to Tanzid Hasan, Leg bye! Slightly short and angling on the pads. Hasan steps across and clips. He fails and it rolls off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Bangladesh are underway! Hard length delivery, around off. Hassan drops it wide of cover for a single.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, A lot of swing on this one, well outside off. Hassan shoulders arms to it.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, Short of a length and around off, holds its line. Hassan hops and taps it on the deck.
Shaheen Afridi to Saif Hassan, A good length delivery, swinging away, outside off. Hassan has a feel for it but misses.
We are all set for the decider! Pakistan players get into a huddle where Shaheen Afridi is giving them a pep talk, before they spread out and take the field. Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan are the two openers for Bangladesh. Afridi has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Athar Ali Khan is pitchside. He says that this game will played on the same surface which was used for the first ODI. Adds that there is some grass but less than the previous game. Says there are also a few dark patches due to the thunderstorms. Athar mentions that it is a sporting wicket which will help both the batters and bowlers. Reckons anything above 250 will be a good total here.
Bangladesh (Unchanged Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori (In place of Shamyl Hussain and On Debut), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Saad Masood (In place of Hussain Talat and on Debut), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed (In place of Mohammad Wasim).
TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.
Chasing 291, Pakistan fought valiantly, with Salman Agha producing a stellar 100, while Saad Masood (38) and Shaheen Afridi (37) supported the chase. However, timely strikes from Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Taskin Ahmed’s four-wicket haul and Mustafizur Rahman’s three wickets, tilted the game. Despite Agha’s heroics, Pakistan fell short at 279 all out.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz praised his team’s composure, particularly in the tense final overs, highlighting the crucial contributions of the middle-order batters. The win marked a thrilling conclusion to the series after two one-sided matches.
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Venue
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
