Bangladesh Edge Pakistan in Thrilling ODI to Win Series

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in a dramatic third One-Day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, clinching the three-match series 2–1. 

Batting first after Pakistan chose to bowl, Bangladesh posted a competitive 290/5 in 50 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who scored a brilliant 107 runs, while Saif Hassan (36), Litton Das (41), and Towhid Hridoy (48*) provided important support to build a strong total. 

Pakistan’s chase of 291 runs started shakily as Bangladesh’s bowlers kept pressure on the batting lineup. Despite a fighting 106 from Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 279, falling just short of the target. 

Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed played a key role in Bangladesh’s victory, taking 4 wickets for 49 runs, while Mustafizur Rahman also contributed with crucial breakthroughs to restrict Pakistan’s chase. 

The win gave Bangladesh the ODI series 2–1, marking an impressive performance against a strong Pakistani side in front of a home crowd. Tanzid Hasan Tamim was named Player of the Match for his match-winning century.

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