Bangladesh is out of the past. Pakistan The Tigers won the three-match series 2-1 by 11 runs in the third ODI at the Sher-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Electing to bat first, Bangladesh set a tough target of 290/5 in their 50 overs, largely due to Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s brilliant century. His elegant stroke play propelled the innings and laid the platform for competitive totals. Help came from Litan Das, who scored a solid 41, while Tohid Hardoy added a crucial 48 to keep the momentum going during the middle overs. A timely burst of momentum in the latter stages ensured Bangladesh set a target that would test Pakistan’s chase. Pakistan fought hard in reply, with Salman Agha scoring a brilliant century to keep his team in contention. Key contributions also came from Saad Masood (38). Shaheen Afridi (37), but the chase ultimately fell short as the Bangladesh bowlers struck at key moments. Tasin Ahmed led the attack with precision and took four wickets. Mustafizur Rehman He contributed three scalps to restrict Pakistan to 279 and seal a thrilling 11-run victory. The win clinched the series for Bangladesh and ended a tight contest after two one-sided games earlier. Bangladesh captain reflecting on the win Mehdi Hassan Miraz said, “It was definitely a great match. I was also a bit nervous, especially in the last over when 14 runs were needed. Everyone feels the pressure. The wicket played well, and although 300 would have been ideal, 290 was still competitive. Amjam, Shankal, and Tawheed played really well, and the former boys faced the pressure.”
