Pakistan won by 37 runs in the 1st T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After winning the toss, Pakistan batted and made a total of 201/7 in their 20 overs; Bangladesh made only 164/10 in 19.2 overs, giving Pakistan an easy victory by 37 runs (with 4 balls to spare).

Pakistan Innings

Pakistan set a solid score of 201/7 in their 20 overs. Salman Ali Agha led the attack with a vibrant 56 from 34 balls, and Shadab Khan scored 48 runs from just 25 balls; both provided impetus to get Pakistan off to a good start. Hassan Nawaz also showed good intent, scoring 44 from 22 balls, and thus contributed significantly towards the task at hand. Among the Bangladeshi bowlers, Shoriful Islam was the best with 2-32 from 3 overs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib also played his part with 1-22 from 2 overs, and Hasan Mahmud's 1-24 from 3 overs added to the mix. Unfortunately, the trio did not do enough to cull a big total.

Bangladesh Innings

With the goal of seeking out the target of 202, Bangladesh scored a total of 164 before being bowled out in 19.2 overs and finishing 37 runs short. Litton Das was the star for Bangladesh, scoring 48 from 30 balls, and showed signs of resistance. Jaker Ali (36 off 20) and Tanzid Hasan (31 off 17) pushed hard to keep the target in sight; however, there was too much for them to chase. Hasan Ali was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, with a magical 5 for 30 from 3.2 overs. Shadab Khan continued to showcase his all-round credentials, taking 2 for 26 from 4 overs, and Khushdil Shah recorded 1 for 6 from 1 over. Pakistan completed a disciplined bowling effort to win the match with 4 balls to spare to lead the series 1-0.

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PAK vs BAN, 1st T20I: Match Scorecard

Pakistan—201/7 (20 Overs)

Bangladesh—164/10 (19.2 Overs)