Overview
- Pakistan posted 201-7 after winning the toss, with captain Salman Agha leading the charge with a career-best 56 off 24 balls.
- Hasan Ali claimed 5-30 on his return to T20 internationals to bowl Bangladesh out for 164 in 19.2 overs.
- Shadab Khan’s all-round effort, which included 48 off 25 and figures of 2-26, earned him Player of the Match honours.
- Bangladesh’s chase faltered despite a 63-run stand between Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy as they lost seven wickets for 64 runs.
- Pakistan will look to seal the series in matches set for May 30 and June 1 at Gaddafi Stadium.