Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed (L) reacts after the dismissal of Pakistan’s Salman Agha (R) throughout the third one-day worldwide (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Mirpur on March 15, 2026. — AFPPakistan bundled out for 279 whereas chasing 291-run goal.Salman Ali Agha scores good 106, however Pakistan falls brief.Taskin claims 4 essential wickets to dent Pakistan’s batting.
Bangladesh clinched the three-match ODI sequence 2-1 after beating Pakistan by 11 runs within the last sport on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, on Sunday.
Chasing a goal of 291, the Inexperienced Shirts had been bundled out for 279 of their allotted 50 overs, struggling from the outset after shedding each openers within the first two overs of the innings.
Taskin Ahmed struck on the fifth supply of the primary over, dismissing Sahibzada Farhan for six off 5 balls after he struck a boundary.
Maaz Sadaqat was the following batter to fall as Nahid Rana eliminated him with a bouncer after he had scored six off 5 deliveries, together with one six, leaving Pakistan reeling at 12-2 in 1.5 overs.
Taskin struck once more to deal Pakistan one other blow as he bowled Mohammad Rizwan with a pointy supply that rattled the stumps. Rizwan managed 4 off as many balls, hitting one boundary.
Debutant Ghazi Ghori and Abdul Samad then joined arms to stabilise the innings, placing collectively a 50-run partnership which additionally took the workforce’s complete previous the 50-run mark.
Nahid struck on the ultimate supply of the 14th over to interrupt the stand as Ghori departed after scoring 29 off 39 balls, together with three fours and a six, with Pakistan diminished to 67-4.
Pakistan felt additional strain when set batter Abdul Samad departed after a combating knock of 34 off 45 deliveries, which included 5 fours, as he was dismissed by Mustafizur Rahman.
Salman Ali Agha and debutant Saad Masood then tried to rebuild the innings, including some essential runs and easing the strain after the early setbacks, taking Pakistan’s complete previous the 100-run mark within the twenty first over.
The duo then tried to rebuild the innings, rotating the strike properly and scoring at a gentle tempo to ease the strain after the early setbacks.
They performed sensibly and saved the runs flowing, placing Bangladesh’s bowling assault below strain whereas mentioning a worthwhile 50-run partnership.
Nevertheless, the 79-run stand was damaged after Mustafizur Rahman struck and obtained rid off Saad who performed an distinctive knock of 38 runs off 44 deliveries reeling the workforce at 161-6 in 31.2 overs.
Bangladesh’s cricketers and help employees pose with the match trophy after the third one-day worldwide (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Mirpur on March 15, 2026. — AFP
Agha was in fantastic contact with the bat for Pakistan, holding the scoreboard ticking with assured strokeplay.
The best-hander introduced up his tenth ODI half-century throughout the innings, elevating his bat and offering some resistance amid Pakistan’s batting wrestle.
Nevertheless, Pakistan slipped additional into bother after shedding their seventh wicket when Taskin Ahmed struck once more, dismissing Faheem Ashraf, who managed 9 runs off 20 deliveries.
Agha led a courageous struggle for the Males in Inexperienced, displaying no restraint as he steadily accrued runs, ultimately elevating his bat to have fun a well-deserved century within the third ODI.
Agha alongside facet Shaheen Afridi notched up 50-run stand to assist Pakistan dominate Bangladesh bowlers with runs coming in fast circulation.
Nevertheless, Taskin Ahmed struck as soon as extra to say his fourth wicket, eradicating Salman Ali Agha, who had performed a superb innings of 106 off 98 deliveries, together with 9 fours and 4 sixes, anchoring Pakistan’s response.
Shaheen Afridi was attempting to anchor the innings, hitting back-to-back sixes off Mustafizur Rahman’s second-to-last over.
Nevertheless, the bowler remained composed and struck once more, claiming his third wicket by dismissing Haris Rauf for one, leaving Pakistan needing 14 runs from the ultimate over.
Rishad delivered the ultimate over and conceded simply two runs concluding the match with Shaheen Afridi stumped out on the ultimate supply after scoring 37 off 36 deliveries that includes two fours and two sixes whereas Abrar did not face a supply.
Tanzid Hasan obtained the Participant of the Match award, whereas he and Nahid had been collectively named Gamers of the Sequence.
Batting first, Bangladesh obtained off to a robust begin as openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid set the tone. Runs flowed freely from the beginning, placing early strain on Pakistan’s bowling assault.
The pair stitched collectively a strong 50-run partnership, giving their facet a snug platform because the guests struggled to create early breakthroughs.
Tanzid regarded in fantastic contact with the bat, piling on runs and mentioning his sixth ODI half-century, which additionally helped Bangladesh cross the 100-run mark.
Pakistan lastly discovered the breakthrough when skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Saif, ending the 105-run opening stand. Saif contributed 36 off 55 balls, together with three fours.
Tanzid then discovered help from Najmul Hossain Shanto, and the duo continued to construct momentum with one other 50-run partnership, taking the workforce previous 150 runs.
Haris Rauf offered Pakistan with the second breakthrough by dismissing Shanto for 27 off 34 deliveries, which included three boundaries, leaving Bangladesh at 158-2 in 29.2 overs.
Unfazed by the wickets round him, Tanzid saved the scoreboard transferring and ultimately introduced up his maiden ODI century, holding Bangladesh in a commanding place.
Nevertheless, his spectacular innings got here to an finish when Abrar Ahmed eliminated him for 107 off 107 balls, an excellent knock that includes six fours and 7 sixes, leaving Bangladesh at 194-3 in 36.2 overs.
Within the last levels of the innings, Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy batted exceptionally, placing on a 50-run partnership. Their regular scoring helped Bangladesh push the whole previous 250 within the forty fifth over, giving the hosts a robust platform heading into the closing overs.
The 68-run partnership was lastly damaged when Das was dismissed by Haris Rauf for 41 off 51 balls, which included a 4 and a six, giving Rauf his second wicket of the innings.
Rauf continued his fantastic spell and got here near a hat-trick, clear bowling Rishad Hossain for a duck with an excellent inswinger, leaving Bangladesh at 262-5 in 46.4 overs.
Bangladesh wrapped up their innings with Towhid Hridoy unbeaten on 48 off 44 balls, which included 4 boundaries, whereas Afif Hossain contributed 5 runs.
Faheem Ashraf bowled the ultimate overs, conceding simply eight runs, because the hosts completed with a aggressive complete.
Haris Rauf was the decide of the bowlers for the Inexperienced Shirts, claiming three wickets for 52 runs in 10 overs, whereas Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one wicket every.
