Overview
- Pakistan captain Salman Agha top-scored with 56 to help the hosts post a competitive 201-7 in the series opener at Gaddafi Stadium.
- Fast bowler Hasan Ali claimed 5-30 on his return after a year-long injury layoff to bowl Bangladesh out for 164 in 19.2 overs.
- Shadab Khan contributed a match-turning 48 off 25 balls and added 2-26 with his off-spin to earn Player of the Match honours.
- Selectors omitted veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to fast-track younger talent in Mike Hesson’s new-look squad.
- Pakistan now leads the three-match series 1-0, with the next T20Is scheduled in Lahore on Friday and Sunday.