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Bangladesh Crushes Pakistan by 8 Wickets in First ODI, Takes Series Lead
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the first ODI. Pakistan bundled out for 114, while Tanzeed Hasan’s 67 off 42 balls* led Bangladesh to a dominant win in just 15.1 overs.
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by News Desk
2026-03-11
Bangladesh Crushes Pakistan by 8 Wickets in First ODI, Takes Series Lead

The Bangladesh cricket team defeated the Pakistan cricket team by 8 wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI), taking a commanding lead in the series after a one-sided encounter.

Pakistan Batting Collapses

Batting first, Pakistan was dismissed for 114 runs in just 30.4 overs. The national side struggled from the outset, losing wickets at regular intervals. Key contributors included Sahibzada Farhan (27) and Moaz Sadaqat (18), while prominent players like Shamil Hussain (4), Mohammad Rizwan (10), and Salman Agha (5) failed to make an impact.

Faheem Ashraf was Pakistan’s top scorer with 37 runs off 47 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six, but he received little support from the rest of the batting line-up. The team could not form significant partnerships and was bundled out well short of a competitive total.

Bangladesh’s bowling attack, led by Nahid Rana, was exceptional. Rana claimed 5 wickets, while Mehdi Hasan Miraz took 3 wickets, and Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman added a wicket each.

Bangladesh Chase Made Easy

Chasing a modest target of 115 runs, Bangladesh approached aggressively. Opener Tanzeed Hasan delivered a spectacular innings of 67 off 42 balls*, featuring 7 fours and 5 sixes, steering his team toward a swift victory.

Najmal Hussain Shanto contributed 27 runs, and Liton Das remained unbeaten on 3 runs as Bangladesh reached the target in just 15.1 overs, losing only 2 wickets.

Series Outlook

With this emphatic win, Bangladesh has taken a strong lead in the ODI series, putting pressure on Pakistan to bounce back in the remaining matches. Analysts highlighted the performance of the young Bangladesh bowlers, particularly Nahid Rana, as a key factor in Pakistan’s low score.

The next ODI is highly anticipated as Pakistan seeks to recover from this heavy defeat.
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