Bangladesh beat Pak by 8 runs to clinch historic series

The match began in a sombre setting — a minute’s silence observed, players wearing black armbands, and flags flying at half-mast. Despite the emotional weight, Litton Das and his team rose to the occasion with courage and composure.

Batting first, Bangladesh faltered early, slipping to 25 for 4 after a top-order collapse that included the quick dismissals of Mohammad Naim (3), Parvez Hossain Emon (13), Litton Das (8), and a run-out of Towhid Hridoy for a duck. Mahedi Hasan’s 33 off 25 balls steadied the innings, but it was Jaker Ali’s composed 55 off 48 — featuring five sixes — that lifted the hosts to a competitive 133. Ahmed Daniyal and Salman Mirza claimed two wickets each for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s reply unraveled swiftly, with Shoriful Islam (3/21) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2/22) wreaking havoc. The visitors slumped to 15 for 5 inside the powerplay. A spirited counterattack by Faheem Ashraf, who hammered 51 off 32 balls, briefly revived their chase. Daniyal added 17 in a late stand.

Needing 13 in the final over, Daniyal struck Mustafizur Rahman for a boundary first ball, but fell attempting a big hit the next. Bangladesh closed out the win with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, sparking emotional celebrations.

Jaker Ali was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings, which proved decisive in a game played under the shadow of national grief.