Date: May 29, 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match Format: One Day International (ODI)
Result: Pakistan won by 42 runs
Match Summary
In a thrilling contest between two Asian cricket giants, the Pakistan National Cricket Team edged past Bangladesh by 42 runs in a high-stakes ODI clash at Gaddafi Stadium. The match showcased brilliant batting from Babar Azam and resilient bowling from Shaheen Afridi, while Bangladesh’s late-order fightback added drama to the game.
Pakistan Innings
Total: 296/7 (50 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 45 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 84.91 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 32 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Babar Azam (C) | 87 | 92 | 8 | 1 | 94.56 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 41 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 120.58 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 29 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 152.63 |
| Shadab Khan | 24* | 18 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Extras: 30 (Wides 17, No Balls 2, Leg Byes 11)
Fall of Wickets: 1-61, 2-94, 3-178, 4-217, 5-245, 6-287, 7-296
Top Bangladesh Bowler:
- Shoriful Islam: 3/58 (10 overs)
- Mehidy Hasan: 2/43 (9 overs)
Bangladesh Innings
Total: 254/9 (50 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamim Iqbal | 21 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 77.77 |
| Litton Das | 46 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 88.46 |
| Najmul Hossain | 39 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 90.69 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 55 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 80.88 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 28 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Afif Hossain | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 20 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 83.33 |
Extras: 33 (Wides 19, No Balls 1, Byes 5, Leg Byes 8)
Fall of Wickets: 1-38, 2-79, 3-122, 4-178, 5-193, 6-210, 7-220, 8-235, 9-254
Top Pakistan Bowler:
- Shaheen Afridi: 3/42 (10 overs)
- Haris Rauf: 2/47 (10 overs)
- Shadab Khan: 2/44 (10 overs)
Player of the Match:
Babar Azam – 87 runs off 92 balls, leading from the front with a classy knock under pressure.
