Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: A Complete Match Scorecard & Analysis.
🏏 Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Match Summary at a Glance
- Toss and Pitch Report
- First Innings: Bangladesh Batting
- Key Performances from Bangladesh
- Pakistan’s Bowling Breakdown
- Second Innings: Pakistan Batting
- Key Performances from Pakistan
- Bangladesh’s Bowling Review
- Match Turning Points
- Full Scorecard
- Player of the Match
- Reactions from Captains
- Expert Opinions
- Crowd and Atmosphere
- Final Thoughts
- FAQs
1. Introduction
Cricket fans across the globe were treated to a nail-biting encounter between two passionate cricketing nations: Pakistan and Bangladesh. Whether it’s an ICC event, Asia Cup, or bilateral series, matches between these two sides have always had an edge of unpredictability.
2. Match Summary at a Glance
- Event: ICC Men's ODI Series 2025
- Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date: July 20, 2025
- Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
3. Toss and Pitch Report
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first.
Pitch Condition: The surface was dry and expected to assist spin in the second innings. The outfield was fast, and short boundaries favored stroke play. Dew was anticipated in the evening, giving the chasing side a slight advantage.
4. First Innings: Bangladesh Batting
Bangladesh Innings: Total – 241/9 in 50 overs
Bangladesh started cautiously against a fiery new-ball attack from Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. The top order showed discipline but lacked aggression, resulting in a below-par powerplay.
🧨 Powerplay:
- Runs Scored: 38/1 (10 overs)
- Liton Das edged one to slip off Naseem in the 6th over.
🌟 Middle Overs:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (56 off 77) played a crucial anchor role.
- Mushfiqur Rahim contributed a fighting 47, using his experience to rotate strike.
However, wickets at regular intervals prevented momentum. Pakistan’s spinners, led by Shadab Khan, choked the scoring in the middle overs.
đź’Ą Final Overs:
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s quickfire 31 (22 balls) gave a much-needed boost.
- Bangladesh finished at 241/9, a competitive but slightly underwhelming score on a good batting surface.
5. Key Performances from Bangladesh
- Najmul Hossain Shanto – 56 (77), 6 fours
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 47 (61), 3 fours
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 31 (22), 2 fours, 1 six
6. Pakistan’s Bowling Breakdown
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 46 | 2 | 4.60 |
| Naseem Shah | 10 | 39 | 1 | 3.90 |
| Shadab Khan | 10 | 34 | 3 | 3.40 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 10 | 48 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 62 | 1 | 6.20 |
Shadab Khan was exceptional, bowling tight lines and picking key wickets including Rahim and Mahmudullah.
7. Second Innings: Pakistan Batting
Pakistan Innings: Total – 245/6 in 48.2 overs
The chase started positively for Pakistan. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq provided a steady opening partnership. However, Taskin Ahmed broke through by dismissing Fakhar with a sharp in-swinger.
🏏 Top Order:
- Fakhar Zaman – 28 (35)
- Imam-ul-Haq – 44 (55)
- Pakistan at 92/2 in 20 overs
Babar Azam walked in and anchored the innings brilliantly.
🧠Middle Overs:
- Babar Azam played his classic elegant strokes, reaching another half-century.
- Mohammad Rizwan added quick runs and ran between the wickets like a fox.
Their 78-run partnership set the stage for a solid chase.
đź’Ş Finishing Touch:
- Iftikhar Ahmed smashed 24* in 13 balls to finish the game with style.
- Pakistan sealed the win in 48.2 overs with 4 wickets remaining.
8. Key Performances from Pakistan
- Babar Azam – 71 (87), 8 fours
- Imam-ul-Haq – 44 (55), steady knock
- Mohammad Rizwan – 39 (42)
- Iftikhar Ahmed – 24* (13), match-finishing cameo
9. Bangladesh’s Bowling Review
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 10 | 41 | 2 | 4.10 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 10 | 52 | 1 | 5.20 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 10 | 36 | 2 | 3.60 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 10 | 47 | 1 | 4.70 |
Shakib bowled a tight spell, dismissing Imam and Rizwan. But Bangladesh lacked a death-over enforcer to stop Iftikhar’s flourish.
10. Match Turning Points
- Shadab’s key breakthroughs in the middle overs kept Bangladesh under 250.
- Babar and Rizwan's partnership – A game-winning stand under pressure.
- Iftikhar’s cameo – Quick finish avoided last-over drama.
11. Full Match Scorecard
Bangladesh – 241/9 (50 Overs)
- Najmul Hossain Shanto – 56 (77)
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 47 (61)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 31 (22)
- Extras – 17
- Total – 241/9
Fall of wickets: 1-18, 2-54, 3-101, 4-125, 5-151, 6-169, 7-200, 8-227, 9-241
Pakistan – 245/6 (48.2 Overs)
- Imam-ul-Haq – 44 (55)
- Babar Azam – 71 (87)
- Mohammad Rizwan – 39 (42)
- Iftikhar Ahmed – 24* (13)
- Extras – 15
- Total – 245/6
Fall of wickets: 1-41, 2-92, 3-147, 4-179, 5-212, 6-230
12. Player of the Match
🏆 Babar Azam – Calm under pressure, anchored the chase with class and poise.
13. Reactions from Captains
Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain):
"It was a tricky surface, but we stuck to our plan. Credit to the bowlers for setting the tone. I’m happy with how the team handled the pressure during the chase."
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh Captain):
"We were 20-30 runs short. The batters had good starts but couldn’t convert. Still proud of the fight shown by the bowlers."
14. Expert Opinions
Wasim Akram:
"Shadab was outstanding today. He dried up the runs, and Babar’s chase showed why he's one of the best."
Athar Ali Khan:
"Bangladesh’s batting lacked finishing power. They’ll need to be more aggressive in the final 10 overs moving forward."
15. Crowd and Atmosphere
- Attendance: ~28,000 fans
- The Lahore crowd was electric from ball one. Every boundary was cheered, and every wicket got fans on their feet.
- Both nations' supporters showcased the beauty of cricketing rivalry and respect.
16. Final Thoughts
This match was a perfect display of what ODI cricket stands for: strategic bowling, classy batting, and edge-of-the-seat moments. While Pakistan proved their dominance with a well-timed chase, Bangladesh can take pride in their spirited performance.
The cricketing world eagerly awaits the next encounter. For fans, this wasn’t just a match—it was a reminder of why we love the game.
17. FAQs
Q1. Who won the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets.
Q2. Who was the top scorer for Pakistan?
Babar Azam scored 71 runs and was named Player of the Match.
Q3. How did Bangladesh perform with the bat?
They scored 241/9 with contributions from Shanto (56) and Rahim (47).
Q4. What was the turning point of the match?
Shadab Khan’s 3-wicket spell restricted Bangladesh to a chaseable total.
Q5. What’s next for both teams?
Both teams will now prepare for the 3rd ODI, where Bangladesh will aim to level the series and Pakistan to clinch it.
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