Another humiliation as Bangladesh comfortably beat Pakistan in first ODI

Web Desk: Bangladesh secured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match One-Day International series, taking a 1–0 lead.

Chasing a target of 115 set by Pakistan, Bangladesh reached the total in 15.1 overs for the loss of just two wickets.

Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 27 runs, while Tanzid Hasan remained unbeaten on 67.

For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Wasim claimed one wicket each.

Pakistan’s batting line-up collapsed in the opening match of the three-match One-Day International series.

In the match being played at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and opted to field first.

For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat opened the innings. Farhan was dismissed after scoring 27, while Shamil Hussain managed only four runs. Maaz Sadaqat, playing the first match of his career, contributed 18 runs.

Bangladesh’s bowlers dismantled Pakistan’s batting order, bowling the entire side out for 114 in 30.1 overs.

Faheem Ashraf was the top scorer for Pakistan with 37 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan made 10, Salman Agha five, Hussain Talat four, Abdul Samad nought, Shaheen Afridi four, Mohammad Wasim nought, and Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten on nought.

The total of 114 is Pakistan’s lowest score against Bangladesh in One-Day Internationals.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi had said that if his side had won the toss, they too would have chosen to bat first on the track, adding that a total of 270 to 280 would be a competitive score on the wicket.

Four Pakistan players made their ODI debuts in the match: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad and Shamil Hussain.