Bangladesh secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Pakistan in the third ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, sealing the three-match series 2-1 after a dramatic contest that went down to the final over.
The match turned into a gripping battle between two outstanding individual performances. Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan struck a brilliant 107, while Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha answered with a fighting 106, but Bangladesh ultimately held their nerve to defend a target of 291.
Bangladesh finished their innings at 290 for 5 in 50 overs, while Pakistan were bowled out for 279 in their chase, falling short despite a late surge.
Tanzid Hasan leads Bangladesh batting effort
Bangladesh’s innings was built around Tanzid Hasan’s composed century, which came from 107 balls and laid the foundation for a competitive total on a pitch that offered uneven bounce and some turn.
He shared a crucial 105-run opening partnership with Saif Hassan, giving Bangladesh early momentum.
Middle-order contributions then kept the scoreboard ticking. Litton Das scored 41, while Towhid Hridoy remained unbeaten on 48 to help Bangladesh reach a challenging total.
Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Haris Rauf, who picked up three wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one wicket each.
Pakistan collapse early in run chase
Chasing 291, Pakistan got off to a shaky start after Bangladesh’s pace attack struck early. Taskin Ahmed removed key top-order batters including Sahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Rizwan during the powerplay, putting Pakistan under immediate pressure.
Pakistan slipped to 67 for 4, leaving the middle order with a difficult task on a tricky Mirpur pitch.
However, Salman Ali Agha launched a determined counterattack. The all-rounder scored 106 from 98 balls, anchoring the chase and keeping Pakistan in the contest even as wickets continued to fall around him.
Saad Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi added valuable runs in the later stages, but Bangladesh bowlers kept tightening the screws.
Last-over drama seals Bangladesh victory
The match produced a tense finish as Pakistan needed 14 runs from the final over with one wicket remaining.
Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain bowled the decisive over. A dropped catch briefly gave Pakistan hope, but the hosts regained control. In the final delivery, Shaheen Afridi attempted a desperate big shot but missed, allowing Bangladesh to secure the win and the series.
Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed finished with 4 wickets for 49 runs, playing a crucial role in Bangladesh’s victory and Pakistan’s collapse.
Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win
The result marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan after more than a decade, highlighting the team’s growing confidence in home conditions.
The Mirpur encounter also turned into one of the most entertaining ODIs of the year, featuring a tense chase, standout centuries and a dramatic final over finish.
