Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a shocking turn of events for Pakistan cricket, Bangladesh have etched their name in history by securing their first-ever T20 International series victory against the Men in Green. The Tigers clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a gritty eight-run win in the second T20I in Mirpur on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This historic triumph marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh, while it sends Pakistan’s T20I fortunes to a new low.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse: A Recurring Nightmare
Pakistan’s top-order woes continued to plague them throughout the series. In the second T20I, chasing a modest target of 134, Pakistan’s batting line-up crumbled dramatically, losing five wickets for just 15 runs within the powerplay.
This early collapse set the tone for their chase and highlighted a significant fragility in their batting department. While Faheem Ashraf’s valiant half-century of 51 runs off 32 balls offered a glimmer of hope, it ultimately proved insufficient against a disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack.
Bangladesh’s Resilience and Heroics
Bangladesh, despite an early wobble themselves at 28/4, showcased remarkable resilience. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali was the architect of their recovery, playing a crucial innings of 55 runs off 48 balls, including five sixes. His partnership with Mahedi Hasan (33 runs) stabilized the innings and helped Bangladesh post a competitive total of 133.
With the ball, Shoriful Islam was the star performer for Bangladesh, recording his best T20I figures of 3 for 17 on a slow Mirpur pitch. Supported by Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2/23) and Mahedi Hasan (2/25), the Bangladeshi bowlers relentlessly chipped away at the Pakistani lineup, preventing any substantial partnerships from forming until Ashraf’s late charge.
A Historic First: Bangladesh’s Maiden T20I Series Win Over Pakistan
This series victory is monumental for Bangladesh cricket. Despite facing Pakistan in T20Is multiple times previously, this is the first instance of Bangladesh winning a series against them. The jubilant Bangladeshi captain, Litton Das, expressed his delight, stating, “It’s wonderful to win back-to-back series. This shows good improvement in our standards,” referring to their recent series win against Sri Lanka as well.
Questions Loom for Pakistan Cricket
For Pakistan, this series defeat is a significant setback and raises serious questions about their T20I strategy and team composition. Captain Salman Agha acknowledged the batting struggles, stating, “We thought 134 would be gettable, but we lost too many wickets early on and that’s something we must address quickly.” The performance has intensified scrutiny on the team’s leadership and the form of key players, prompting calls for introspection and potential changes ahead of future assignments.
The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled to be played on Thursday, July 24, in Dhaka, where Bangladesh will eye a clean sweep, and Pakistan will be desperate to salvage some pride.
