Bangladesh vs. Pakistan: Full Scorecard, Important Moments, and Detailed Analysis
For cricket fans throughout the world, the rivalry between Bangladesh and Pakistan has always been exciting. Both sides put on excellent performances in their most recent meeting, which made it a memorable game. This article explores the game's crucial moments, memorable performances, and comprehensive scorecard.
Match Overview
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Match Format: ODI (One Day International)
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Date: May 27, 2025
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Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
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Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (PAK) – 81 runs off 74 balls
1st Innings – Bangladesh Batting Summary
After winning the toss, Bangladesh decided to bat first. They attempted to lay a strong foundation early on by starting conservatively, but Pakistan's fast bowlers got ahead of schedule.
Bangladesh's total: 45.1 overs, 204 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | 45 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 43 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 67.18 |
| Mahmudullah | 56 | 70 | 6 | 1 | 80.00 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 12 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 48.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 84.61 |
| Extras | 16 | ||||
| Total | 204 | 45.1 |
Fall of Wickets:
1-6, 2-23, 3-45, 4-102, 5-130, 6-140, 7-185, 8-200, 9-201, 10-204
Pakistan Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 9.0 | 23 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr. | 8.1 | 31 | 3 | 3.79 |
| Haris Rauf | 8.0 | 36 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 10.0 | 52 | 1 | 5.20 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 5.0 | 20 | 1 | 4.00 |
2nd Innings – Pakistan Batting Summary
With openers Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique establishing a solid partnership that set the stage for an easy chase, Pakistan started the chase with confidence.
Pakistan Total: 205/3 (32.3 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 81 | 74 | 3 | 7 | 109.45 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 68 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 98.55 |
| Babar Azam (C) | 22 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 88.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 26 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Extras | 8 | ||||
| Total | 205/3 | 32.3 |
Fall of Wickets:
1-128 (Shafique), 2-160 (Fakhar), 3-169 (Babar)
Bangladesh Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 9.0 | 60 | 3 | 6.67 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 7.0 | 36 | 0 | 5.14 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 6.3 | 38 | 0 | 5.85 |
| Shoriful Islam | 5.0 | 31 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 5.0 | 30 | 0 | 6.00 |
Important Turning Points
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Early Wickets: In the first ten overs, Bangladesh's top order was annihilated by Afridi and Wasim Jr.
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Middle-Order Resistance: The innings was stabilized by a 75-run partnership between Shakib and Mahmudullah.
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Fakhar Zaman’s Onslaught: His forceful strokes early in Pakistan's innings cost Bangladesh the match.
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Clinical Finish: With 17.3 overs remaining, Pakistan achieved the goal, demonstrating total dominance.
Fakhar Zaman was the player of the match.
Fakhar Zaman's scorching 81-run innings, which featured seven soaring sixes, earned him Player of the Match. His effort gave the hosts a comfortable chase by undermining Bangladesh's bowling assault.
Statistical Highlights
- Highest Partnership: Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman scored 128 runs together.
- Best Bowling Figures: Shaheen Afridi – 3/23 in 9 overs
- Most Sixes: Fakhar Zaman – 7 sixes
- Fastest Fifty: Fakhar Zaman – 50 in just 39 balls
Match Analysis
This game demonstrated why Pakistan is still one of Asia's most fearsome ODI teams. They completely destroyed Bangladesh with their deadly pace attack and strong top-order batting lineup.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, had trouble staying consistent. Their bowlers were unable to exert pressure during the chase, while their batsmen were unable to turn early runs into significant totals.
Under Babar Azam's leadership, Pakistan's balanced team and astute strategy execution are evident in their dominance in both innings.
What’s Next?
Later this week, the two teams will play each other again in the upcoming ODI. Pakistan will want to end the series with another easy victory, while Bangladesh will be hoping for a big comeback.
Final Thoughts
Pakistan demonstrated their intention to dominate in future international matches with a clinical performance. Despite their energy, Bangladesh must improve their bowling variations and top-order instability if they want to play on an equal footing.
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