Hasan Ali’s five-for lit up Lahore as Pakistan outclassed Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first T20I on May 28. Returning after a year-long T20I break, Hasan delivered a fiery spell, helping Pakistan defend 201 with authority. His performance stood out in a match filled with early setbacks, middle-order revival, and a thrilling finish.
Bangladesh Stumble in 202 Chase
Chasing 202, Bangladesh faltered early. Hasan Ali removed both openers in his opening spell. He returned later to dismiss Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, and Shoriful Islam, ending with career-best T20I figures of 5 for 30. Despite Litton Das scoring 48 and Jaker’s 36 off 21 balls, Bangladesh folded for 164.
Pakistan’s Shaky Start Rescued by Middle Order
Pakistan’s innings began on a sour note. Saim Ayub, returning from injury, fell first ball to Mahedi Hasan. Fakhar Zaman was trapped lbw by Shoriful Islam in the next over. But Mohammad Haris shifted the momentum with three consecutive boundaries off Shoriful. Captain Salman Agha then accelerated, reaching 56 off 34 balls, with classy shots across the ground.
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Nawaz, Salman Build Crucial Stand
After Haris’s dismissal for 31, Salman and Hassan Nawaz took charge. Their 65-run stand lifted Pakistan from early trouble. Nawaz struck 44 off 22 balls, hammering sixes off Rishad Hossain and Hasan Mahmud. Salman combined finesse and power, keeping the scoreboard ticking until he fell to a dipping full toss.
Shadab Khan Powers Pakistan Past 200
Pakistan wobbled in the death overs, going three overs without a boundary. But Shadab Khan turned it around in the 18th over, smashing Rishad for two sixes and a four. Faheem Ashraf joined in with a six over midwicket, and Shadab wrapped up the innings with two crisp boundaries, ensuring Pakistan posted 201 for 7.
With this win, Pakistan leads the three-match series 1-0, buoyed by Hasan Ali’s stunning return and a commanding all-round display.
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