Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st T20I – Emon’s Fire, Haris’ Horror & A Win to Remember
If you missed the 1st T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan, let me just tell you straight up — you missed a real vibe. Bangladesh came through with a clean win, and yeah, the energy was all them from the start. If you’re a Bangladesh fan, you’re smiling right now. If you’re with Pakistan... well, y’all got some things to figure out.
Let’s break this down, piece by piece, no fluff. Just real talk. You ready? Let’s go.
Setting the Stage: Home Turf Advantage
So this match went down in Mirpur, and let me tell you, that place is like Bangladesh’s fortress. It’s tough out there — tricky pitch, humid vibes, a crowd that rides with the team no matter what. Pakistan knew what they were walking into, but did they really prepare for it? Eh... not so much.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, they knew what was up. They’ve played a lot of cricket here recently, and coming off a T20 series win in Sri Lanka, the squad was buzzing with confidence.
Toss, Lineups, and That First Glimpse
Pakistan won the toss, chose to bat — and honestly, that made sense. You want to put runs on the board and then let your bowlers work the pitch, right?
But here's where things started slipping...
Pakistan’s Batting – All Kinds of Messy
Man, Pakistan’s innings was like one of those group projects where nobody shows up except one new guy.
They started okay — a few shots here, a boundary there. But then it all fell apart. Wickets dropping like bad WiFi. No one stuck around to build a proper innings. And when I say no one, I mean it — even the big hitters looked confused. They ended up with just 110 runs. In a T20 game, on this kind of stage? Nah, that’s not it.
The only one who really looked decent was Salman Ali Agha. He tried. But the others? Either got out early, or just couldn’t get going. Bangladesh’s bowling made sure of that. They brought the heat.
Bangladesh’s Bowlers – The Real MVPs
Let’s give some credit where it's due. The Bangladesh bowling unit was locked in.
Taskin Ahmed? Lethal. Shakib Al Hasan? You already know he doesn’t miss a beat. Mustafizur Rahman (a.k.a. The Fizz)? This man was out there reading minds. They knew exactly what to bowl and when. Early wickets, pressure, no freebies.
They made that pitch work for them like it owed them money.
The Mohammad Haris Problem
Now... can we talk about Mohammad Haris for a second?
Look, he’s a good player. Got some flashy strokes, brings energy — but today was not his day. Behind the stumps? Man was butterfingers.
He dropped not one, but two easy catches. And not just any catches — like, match-turning, momentum-shifting ones. One of them came when Parvez Hossain Emon edged one. That should’ve been a wicket. But Haris fumbled it, again. That was a big moment.
When you're defending 110 runs, you can’t afford those slip-ups. That’s the difference between winning and walking home in silence.
Bangladesh’s Chase – Emon Takes Over
So, chase time. Pakistan had 110 on the board, and even though the pitch wasn’t exactly a batting paradise, Bangladesh looked cool.
But then — plot twist! Salman Mirza, Pakistan’s debutant, came out swinging with the ball. Two wickets in two overs. Boom boom! Suddenly, Bangladesh were two down and the game felt wide open.
That’s when Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy decided to drop a masterclass on how to kill a chase with swag.
These two just flipped the script. No panic. Just clean hitting, smart running, and confidence. That little counterattack shook Pakistan up. And Emon? He wasn’t just batting — he was vibing. Sixes, boundaries, clever singles — man was in the zone.
Hridoy eventually got out, but Emon stayed till the end. Calm, composed, focused. That’s how you finish a game. Jaker Ali hit the winning runs with a four, and that was that. Bangladesh win by 7 wickets.
Post-match Vibes: What They Said
Litton Das (Captain of Bangladesh):
“We know how this pitch works. We’ve played here a lot. It’s not easy to bat, but we stuck to the plan. Dew helped in the second innings. Bowlers did their job. Top 4 are doing great lately. Emon was excellent. Hridoy’s matured.”
– Basically, the man’s saying: We came prepared. We played smart. And we’re not done yet.
Parvez Hossain Emon (Player of the Match):
“I’m happy the team won. I stayed positive. Hitting sixes felt good.”
– My guy kept it short and chill. Straight to the point.
Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan batter):
“We didn’t score enough. Lost wickets too quickly. Pitches in Bangladesh are tough. We’ll sit down, talk, and come back better.”
– Respect for owning it. But yeah, they’ve got some fixing to do before the next game.
Final Over Moments – Just to Set the Mood
Over 15.1: Emon edges it. Haris drops again. Crowd goes wild.
15.2 (wide): Down the leg side, good take by Haris — finally.
15.2 (rebowled): Emon taps for one. Cool and casual.
15.3: Jaker Ali steps in and boom — whacks a four over mid-on. Match over. Game, set, Bangladesh.
The Bigger Picture
This win isn’t just about one match. It shows where Bangladesh cricket is going. Young players stepping up. Seniors like Shakib and Mustafizur leading by example. They’re not just playing well — they’re playing together.
Pakistan, on the other hand, looked a little off. Maybe it’s the conditions, maybe the prep, maybe just a bad day. But if they want to bounce back in Game 2, they gotta bring more fight, more fire, and fix the basics — starting with fielding and better shot selection.
What’s Next?
The second T20I drops on 22nd July. You better believe Pakistan will come back hungry. But Bangladesh? They’ll be pumped. They’ve got the crowd, the momentum, and a team that’s clicking at just the right time.
So, set your reminders. Charge your phone. Grab your snacks. Game 2 is gonna be wild.
Final Word
Bangladesh 1 – Pakistan 0.
Emon shines. Haris struggles. The bowlers deliver.
And Mirpur? Still a fortress.
Catch you all on July 22. Until then — stay hype, stay loud, and love the game.
✌🏽
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