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In the first ODI on Wednesday, Pakistan handed debuts to four batters — Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. However, the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of Nahid Rana’s fiery spell, with the fast bowler claiming career-best figures of 5 for 24.
Nahid, posing a constant threat with pace and bounce, varied his lengths expertly and caught the Pakistan batters off guard. Even seasoned players like Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha fell to his precise bowling. Pakistan were bowled out for just 114, their lowest total batting first against Bangladesh, setting up a must-win scenario for the second ODI on Friday.
Chasing such a modest target, Pakistan’s bowlers struggled with discipline, conceding 14 wides, and Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket victory with 209 balls to spare. The win gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and an opportunity to achieve back-to-back ODI series wins over Pakistan — something they last managed in 2015 with a 3-0 sweep.
Bangladesh also received a timely boost from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who picked up three wickets after facing criticism for inconsistent ODI performances. Tanzid Hasan starred with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls to guide the chase.
Pakistan now face a challenging task to bounce back. Despite a forgettable start on their path toward the 2027 World Cup, they will rely on a mix of promising newcomers and experienced campaigners like Rizwan, Agha, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi to salvage the series and claim a crucial victory in the second ODI.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood
Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar
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Nahid, posing a constant threat with pace and bounce, varied his lengths expertly and caught the Pakistan batters off guard. Even seasoned players like Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha fell to his precise bowling. Pakistan were bowled out for just 114, their lowest total batting first against Bangladesh, setting up a must-win scenario for the second ODI on Friday.
Chasing such a modest target, Pakistan’s bowlers struggled with discipline, conceding 14 wides, and Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket victory with 209 balls to spare. The win gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and an opportunity to achieve back-to-back ODI series wins over Pakistan — something they last managed in 2015 with a 3-0 sweep.
Bangladesh also received a timely boost from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who picked up three wickets after facing criticism for inconsistent ODI performances. Tanzid Hasan starred with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls to guide the chase.
Pakistan now face a challenging task to bounce back. Despite a forgettable start on their path toward the 2027 World Cup, they will rely on a mix of promising newcomers and experienced campaigners like Rizwan, Agha, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi to salvage the series and claim a crucial victory in the second ODI.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood
Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar
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, but this Shamyl is so much WORSE!!!
