Bangladesh capped off a resurgent T20I series by defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in the third and final match held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on July 20. The emphatic victory not only handed them the series 2–1 but also reaffirmed their growing prowess in the shortest format on home soil.
Having lost the opening match, the hosts bounced back strongly in the second T20I and carried that momentum into the decider. Pakistan, who had shown flashes of brilliance earlier in the series, faltered in all departments on the day that mattered most.
Pakistan, opting to bat first, were bundled out for just 110 runs in 19.3 overs—a disappointing display in a high-stakes contest. Fakhar Zaman tried to anchor the innings with a fighting 44 off 34 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the lineup. Regular wickets, combined with tight lines from Bangladesh’s bowlers, left the visitors unable to string together any meaningful partnerships.
Taskin Ahmed led the bowling assault with figures of 3 for 22, while Mustafizur Rahman was near unplayable, conceding just six runs and picking up two wickets in his full quota of four overs. Their spells, backed by sharp fielding and pressure-building from the rest of the attack, left Pakistan with a sub-par total.
In response, Bangladesh approached the chase with calmness and authority. Openers provided a steady start, but it was Parvez Hossain Emon who stole the spotlight. The left-hander played a match-winning knock of 56* off just 39 balls, including five sixes and three boundaries, anchoring the innings perfectly. He was well-supported by Towhid Hridoy, who scored a steady 36, as the duo stitched a match-defining 73-run partnership.
The chase was completed with 27 balls to spare, reflecting Bangladesh’s control and confidence throughout the innings. Emon’s measured aggression ensured that the run rate never dipped, and the team never looked under threat during the pursuit.
The win marked one of Bangladesh’s most dominant T20I performances against Pakistan, both in terms of result and execution. It also underlined their increasing ability to recover from early setbacks in a series and finish strongly under pressure.
From a strategic standpoint, the victory will be a massive boost for the Tigers as they prepare for upcoming T20I commitments, including the Asia Cup and World Cup qualifiers. For Pakistan, the defeat raises questions about their middle-order consistency and bowling discipline, especially in high-pressure matches.
As the teams move forward, Bangladesh will take pride in how their younger players stepped up during crucial moments, while Pakistan will need to re-evaluate their approach and execution if they are to bounce back in future series.
In the end, Mirpur belonged to Bangladesh—a clinical performance, a confident finish, and a well-deserved series win in front of a jubilant home crowd.