Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I Highlights: BAN Clinch 7-Wicket Win Over PAK in Mirpur
Published: July 20, 2025 | Updated: 16:31 IST
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20 match report
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Bangladesh Beats Pakistan by 7 Wickets in Opening T20I at Mirpur
In the opening clash of the BAN vs PAK T20 series 2025, Bangladesh delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by seven wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on July 20. This win gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Toss Update: Bangladesh Opts to Bowl First
Winning the toss, Bangladesh captain Litton Das chose to bowl, a decision that paid off handsomely as the bowlers kept the Pakistan batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.
Pakistan's Batting Struggles in 1st T20I
Despite the return of aggressive openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan struggled to post a competitive total. The visitors failed to capitalize on starts, and the absence of key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan was clearly felt.
Captain Salman Agha, leading the side in their absence, could not inspire a turnaround. The team folded for a modest total, giving Bangladesh a relatively easy chase.
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Taskin Ahmed Leads the Charge With the Ball
Bangladesh’s bowling unit was sharp from the outset. Taskin Ahmed led from the front, making crucial breakthroughs and maintaining tight lines. He was well supported by Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who exploited the pitch conditions expertly.
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Bangladesh's Batters Seal Comfortable Chase
In reply, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon gave Bangladesh a solid start. Litton Das, leading from the front, played a composed knock while Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain provided finishing touches.
Bangladesh chased down the target with several balls to spare, securing a 7-wicket victory.
BAN vs PAK 1st T20I 2025: Playing XIs
Bangladesh Playing XI:
Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pakistan Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.
Series Context and What’s Next
This series is vital for both sides as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan is testing a new combination with senior players rested, while Bangladesh is focusing on consistency and momentum.
The second T20I will be played later this week, and all eyes will be on whether Pakistan can bounce back.
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Where to Watch BAN vs PAK Live?
Unfortunately, the match is not available on TV in India. However, you can stream it live on the FanCode app and website, starting from 5:30 PM IST.
Final Thoughts
Bangladesh started the series strong with a convincing win in front of their home crowd. With momentum on their side and a balanced squad, they’ll look to seal the series in the next encounter. For Pakistan, it’s back to the drawing board.
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