Pakistan reached 178 for seven wickets after twenty overs when Bangladesh elected to bowl at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Sahibzada Farhan dominated with 63 runs from 41 deliveries, striking six boundaries and five maximums. The opener formed an 82-run partnership with Saim Ayub, who contributed 21 runs from 15 balls. Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed dismissed both batsmen while conceding just 22 runs across four overs. Pakistan appeared comfortable at 93 for one wicket before losing several batsmen during middle overs.
Mohammad Haris managed only five runs from 14 balls before Taskin Ahmed removed him. Hasan Nawaz responded with aggressive batting, scoring 33 runs from 17 deliveries with three sixes before Shoriful Islam ended his innings. Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets for 38 runs, removing Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, and Faheem Ashraf. Mohammad Saifuddin dismissed Hussain Talat while Salman Agha and Abbas Afridi remained unbeaten. Bangladesh's bowlers performed effectively during certain periods, yet Pakistan's aggressive batting at both innings ends propelled their total near 180 runs.
Mohammad Haris managed only five runs from 14 balls before Taskin Ahmed removed him. Hasan Nawaz responded with aggressive batting, scoring 33 runs from 17 deliveries with three sixes before Shoriful Islam ended his innings. Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets for 38 runs, removing Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, and Faheem Ashraf. Mohammad Saifuddin dismissed Hussain Talat while Salman Agha and Abbas Afridi remained unbeaten. Bangladesh's bowlers performed effectively during certain periods, yet Pakistan's aggressive batting at both innings ends propelled their total near 180 runs.
