Haris' 107* Blitz Seals Pakistan's 3-0 T20I Sweep Over Bangladesh in Lahore.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I at Lahore, June 01, 2025 - Full Scorecard and Match Report. Pakistan 197/3 (17.2 overs) beat Bangladesh 196/6 (20 overs) by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Mohammad Haris (107* off 46 balls, 2 catches)
Player of the Series: Mohammad Haris (179 runs)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: June 01, 2025
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
Umpires: Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Mohammad Haris’ scintillating maiden T20I century (107* off 46 balls) powered Pakistan to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third T20I at Lahore, completing a 3-0 series whitewash. Chasing 197, Pakistan cruised home with 16 balls to spare, showcasing their aggressive batting approach under new head coach Mike Hesson. Bangladesh’s 196/6, built on a blazing 110-run opening stand between Parvez Hossain Emon (66) and Tanzid Hasan (42), wasn’t enough to challenge Pakistan’s relentless chase, led by Haris’ explosive knock.
Match Summary
Pakistan’s decision to bowl first paid dividends as their disciplined bowling, led by Abbas Afridi (2-28) and Hasan Ali (2-35), restricted Bangladesh in the death overs. Despite a fiery start from Emon and Tanzid, Bangladesh managed only 46 runs in their last five overs, falling short of the 200-mark. Pakistan’s chase was briefly tested by early wickets, but Haris’ onslaught, supported by Saim Ayub (45) and Salman Agha (17*), ensured a comfortable victory. The win capped a dominant series for Pakistan, who won the first T20I by 37 runs and the second by 57 runs, signaling a strong start to their T20 World Cup preparations.
Bangladesh Innings: 196/6 (20 overs)
Batsman
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Tanzid Hasan
c Abrar Ahmed b Faheem Ashraf
42
32
3
3
131.25
Parvez Hossain Emon
c Haris b Faheem Ashraf
66
34
7
4
194.11
Litton Das (c & wk)
b Hasan Ali
25
18
1
1
138.88
Towhid Hridoy
c Saim Ayub b Abbas Afridi
25
16
1
1
156.25
Shamim Hossain
c Haris b Abbas Afridi
8
4
2
0
200.00
Jaker Ali
not out
12
8
1
1
150.00
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
c Hasan Nawaz b Hasan Ali
2
3
0
0
66.66
Rishad Hossain
not out
5
5
1
0
100.00
Extras
(lb 2, w 4)
6
Total
(20 overs, 6 wickets)
196

Did Not Bat: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled AhmedFall of Wickets:110/1 (Tanzid Hasan, 10.4 overs)113/2 (Parvez Hossain Emon, 11.1 overs)162/3 (Litton Das, 16.3 overs)171/4 (Shamim Hossain, 17.3 overs)172/5 (Towhid Hridoy, 17.5 overs)184/6 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 19.1 overs)Bowling:BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomyExtrasSaim Ayub 1 0 16 0 16.00 0Faheem Ashraf 4 0 33 2 8.25 1Hasan Ali 4 0 35 2 8.75 1Abbas Afridi 4 0 28 2 7.00 0Abrar Ahmed 3 0 37 0 12.33 1Shadab Khan 3 0 29 0 9.66 0Salman Agha 1 0 16 0 16.00 2Innings Highlights:Powerplay: 67/0 (11.17 runs per over)50 runs: 5.2 overs (32 balls)100 runs: 9.3 overs (57 balls)150 runs: 15.2 overs (92 balls)Key Partnership: 110 runs for the 1st wicket (Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon)
Key Moment: Emon’s 66 off 34 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, set the tone, but Pakistan’s tight death bowling, with Afridi’s variations, restricted Bangladesh to 46 runs in the last five overs.Pakistan Innings: 197/3 (17.2 overs)BatsmanDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSRSahibzada Farhan c Rishad Hossain b Mehidy Hasan 1 4 0 0 25.00Saim Ayub c Tanzid Hasan b Tanzim Hasan 45 29 2 4 155.17Mohammad Haris (wk) not out 107 46 8 7 232.60Hasan Nawaz c Rishad Hossain b Hasan Mahmud 22 12 2 1 183.33Salman Agha (c) not out 17 13 2 0 130.76Extras (lb 2, w 3) 5 Total (17.2 overs, 3 wickets) 197
Did Not Bat: Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Abrar AhmedFall of Wickets:8/1 (Sahibzada Farhan, 0.6 overs)100/2 (Saim Ayub, 9.5 overs)137/3 (Hasan Nawaz, 12.5 overs)Bowling:BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomyExtrasMehidy Hasan Miraz 3 0 25 1 8.33 1Tanzim Hasan Sakib 3 0 33 1 11.00 1Hasan Mahmud 2.2 0 36 1 15.42 0Khaled Ahmed 4 0 37 0 9.25 0Rishad Hossain 3 0 37 0 12.33 1Shamim Hossain 2 0 27 0 13.50 0Innings Highlights:Powerplay: 65/1 (10.83 runs per over)50 runs: 4.5 overs (29 balls)100 runs: 9.4 overs (58 balls)150 runs: 13.5 overs (83 balls)Key Partnership: 92 runs for the 2nd wicket (Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris)Key Moment: Haris’ 107* off 46 balls, with seven sixes and eight fours, included no dot balls from the ninth over onward, sealing the chase with a 45-ball century.Match ReportBangladesh Innings: Emon and Tanzid Set the PlatformPakistan’s decision to field first at Gaddafi Stadium was tested early as Bangladesh’s openers, Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan, launched a ferocious assault. Emon, in particular, was brutal, smashing 66 off 34 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. He targeted Saim Ayub’s part-time spin for 16 runs in the second over and punished Faheem Ashraf with two fours. Tanzid complemented with 42 off 32, surviving a dropped catch by Ashraf on 6. Their 110-run opening stand in 10.4 overs was Bangladesh’s highest against Pakistan in T20Is.The breakthrough came when Tanzid miscued a ramp shot off Ashraf, caught by Abrar Ahmed at short fine. Emon fell three balls later, pulling a slower ball to Haris at long-on. Litton Das (25) and Towhid Hridoy (25) kept the momentum with a 49-run stand, but Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Abbas Afridi’s clever variations, tightened the screws. Afridi removed Shamim Hossain and Hridoy in quick succession, while Hasan Ali’s slower ball accounted for Litton, rattling the leg stump. Jaker Ali’s late 12* off 8 couldn’t push Bangladesh to 200, as they finished on 196/6.Pakistan Innings: Haris’ Blitz Seals Whitewash
Pakistan’s chase began shakily with Sahibzada Farhan falling for 1, caught by Rishad Hossain off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, Mohammad Haris and Saim Ayub counterattacked, adding 92 runs for the second wicket. Ayub’s 45 off 29, with four sixes, set the tone before he was caught off Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Haris, unfazed, unleashed a barrage of boundaries, reaching his fifty in 30 balls and his century in 45, becoming the first non-opener from Pakistan to score a T20I ton. His 107* included seven sixes and eight fours, with no dot balls after the ninth over.Hasan Nawaz’s quick 22 off 12 supported Haris before falling to Hasan Mahmud, but Salman Agha’s unbeaten 17 ensured no further hiccups. Pakistan reached 197/3 in 17.2 overs, with Haris’ aggressive strokeplay, including a sumptuous square drive and towering sixes, earning him the Player of the Match and Series awards.Key MomentsEmon’s Explosive Start: Emon’s 66 off 34, with a 27-ball fifty, gave Bangladesh a powerplay of 67/0, their best in the series.Pakistan’s Death Bowling: Abbas Afridi and Hasan Ali conceded just 46 runs in the last five overs, preventing Bangladesh from crossing 200.
Haris’ Maiden Century: Haris’ 107* off 46, with a strike rate of 232.60, was a game-changer, showcasing Pakistan’s new aggressive batting philosophy.Fielding Lapses: Ashraf’s drop of Tanzid on 6 allowed Bangladesh’s openers to dominate early, but Pakistan’s sharp fielding later, including Haris’ two catches, made amends.Player PerformancesMohammad Haris (107 off 46, 2 catches)*: A breathtaking knock that dismantled Bangladesh’s bowling, earning him both match and series honors.Parvez Hossain Emon (66 off 34): Set the tone with an aggressive half-century, but his dismissal triggered a slowdown.
Abbas Afridi (2-28): Varied his pace expertly to stifle Bangladesh’s middle order, proving crucial in the death overs.Saim Ayub (45 off 29): Provided impetus in the chase, complementing Haris before falling to a rash shot.Hasan Ali (2-35): Bounced back with key wickets, including Litton Das, to keep Bangladesh in check.
Team ContextPakistan, led by Salman Agha and coached by Mike Hesson, were without stalwarts Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, focusing on a new-look squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh, under Litton Das, aimed to rebound from a 2-1 loss to the UAE but struggled with middle-order collapses throughout the series. The 3-0 whitewash underscored Pakistan’s dominance at home and Bangladesh’s ongoing T20 batting woes.
Mohammad Haris’ blistering 107* was the cornerstone of Pakistan’s emphatic chase, securing a 3-0 series sweep and boosting their confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh’s strong start, driven by Emon and Tanzid, was undone by Pakistan’s disciplined bowling and Haris’ relentless batting. The match highlighted Pakistan’s aggressive new approach under Hesson, while Bangladesh will need to address their middle-order fragility to compete in future tournaments.
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