And that's a wrap! The hosts have completed the whitewash in style. Pakistan will now look ahead to their upcoming series against the West Indies, while Bangladesh will gear up to face Sri Lanka. There's plenty of exciting cricket on the horizon, so enjoy all the action. Cheers!
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed his delight over the significant win, praising his team's performance throughout the series. He highlighted that the team successfully played the brand of cricket they aimed for, which is the direction they want to continue moving forward. Salman emphasized the team's commitment to performing well in every game.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das reflected on the match, acknowledging that his team had not bowled well. He praised the batting performance, noting that the team recovered well on a good wicket. Das emphasized the importance of bowling to the weaknesses of the opposition batters. He commended Emon and Tamim for their strong start and appreciated the contributions from other players. Das also praised the crowd for their support of both teams. While expressing disappointment to the fans due to not winning a game, he vowed to improve and do better in the future.
Fakhar Zaman , the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, congratulated Pakistan and reflected on his recent performances. He revealed that he had been working hard to correct the mistakes he made in the PSL. During his innings, Haris adopted a straightforward approach, focusing on watching the ball closely and hitting it without attempting fancy strokes. He emphasized that the team's goal is to increase their strike rate, similar to other top teams globally. Haris felt blessed with the outcome, noting that their efforts paid off in all three matches.
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Earlier in the game, Bangladesh's innings got off to a flying start, with Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon putting on a 110-run partnership for the opening wicket. Emon was the standout performer, scoring 66, while Towhid Hridoy chipped in with 25. The duo's impressive batting propelled Bangladesh to a total of 196. Pakistan's bowlers Hasan Ali and Abbas Afridi each took 2 wickets, while Faheem Ashraf and Shadab Khan claimed 1 wicket each, trying to keep the hosts in check.
The Bangladesh bowlers struggled to take crucial wickets when they needed them most. They got off to a promising start by sending the opposition batter Sahibzada Farhan back to the pavilion, thanks to the outstanding efforts of Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, after that initial breakthrough, things took a downturn. With the exception of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the other bowlers were unable to contain runs, allowing too many boundaries that proved detrimental as the innings progressed. Despite the overall challenges, Mehidy Hasan Miraz managed to claim two wickets, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib contributed with one, showcasing glimpses of potential amidst a tough outing.
Mohammad Haris then partnered with Hasan Nawaz, and together they ensured that Pakistan's momentum remained unbroken. As the innings progressed, Haris reached a well-deserved century, propelling Pakistan towards a comfortable win. The Bangladesh bowlers, despite getting a wicket, failed to capitalize on the opportunity, allowing Pakistan to cruise to victory.
WHITEWASH COMPLETED! Pakistan got off to a shaky start, losing a wicket in the first over, but Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris steadied the ship with a scintillating 92-run partnership off just 53 deliveries. Haris's aggressive batting was the cornerstone of the partnership, and he continued to unleash his thunderous blasts even after Ayub's departure.
17.2
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Tawhid Hridoy to Salman Agha, That will do! Full, on off, Salman Agha taps it to mid on for one. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets and they complete the whitewash.
17.1
4
Tawhid Hridoy to Salman Agha, FOUR! Cheeky from Salman Agha! Flatter, down leg, Salman Agha moves to his right and paddles it over short fine for a boundary. Scores are level now.
END OF OVER 17 | 17 Runs & 0 Wkt | PAK 192/3
16.6
6
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, SIX! What a shot! Just 5 more needed now! Short and on off, Mohammad Haris hangs back and slams it over long off for a biggie.
16.5
2
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, HUNDRED UP FOR MOHAMMAD HARIS! What a delight to watch him play! Full, on off, Mohammad Haris flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
16.4
4
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! Mohammad Haris moves to 99 now! Fuller one, on off, Mohammad Haris hangs back and drills it through covers for a boundary.
16.3
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Hasan Mahmud to Salman Agha, A yorker, on middle, Salman Agha digs it to backward point for one.
16.2
1
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, On a length, on off, Mohammad Haris slices it over backward point for a single.
16.2
1wd
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, Another wide! Way outside off again, Mohammad Haris leaves.
16.2
1wd
Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Haris, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
16.1
1
Hasan Mahmud to Salman Agha, Too full, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off for one.
END OF OVER 16 | 11 Runs & 0 Wkt | PAK 175/3
15.6
6
Khaled Ahmed to Mohammad Haris, SIX! That's a cracking shot! Short, on off, Mohammad Haris swivels and pulls it over square leg for a flat six.
15.5
2
Khaled Ahmed to Mohammad Haris, Length, outside off, Mohammad Haris chips it over extra covers for a brace.
15.4
1
Khaled Ahmed to Salman Agha, Short, on off, Salman Agha tugs it towards deep square leg for one.
15.3
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Khaled Ahmed to Mohammad Haris, Bowls it outside off, Mohammad Haris eases it to short third for one.