Taskin Ahmed takes 4/49 and Bangladesh beat Pakistan Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by 11 runs in the third ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday to win the three-match series 2-1.Electing to bat first, Bangladesh posted a challenging 290/5 in their 50 overs, largely thanks to a masterful century from Tanzid Hasan Tamim. His elegant pull game anchored the innings and set the platform for a competitive total.
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Support came from Litton Das, who contributed a steady 41, while Towhid Hridoy added a crucial 48, helping to keep the momentum going through the middle overs. A timely acceleration in the closing stages ensured Bangladesh set a target that would test Pakistan’s chase.Pakistan fought hard in response and Salman Agha provided a valiant century to keep his side in contention. Key contributions also came from Saad Masood (38) and Shaheen Afridi (37) but the chase ultimately failed as the Bangladesh bowlers struck at key moments.Taskin Ahmed led the attack with precision and claimed four wickets, while Mustafizur Rahman supported with three scalps to restrict Pakistan to 279 to secure a thrilling 11-run victory. The win handed Bangladesh the series and ended an intense match after two one-sided games earlier.Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said of the win: “It was definitely an excellent match. I was also a bit nervous, especially in the last over when 14 runs were needed. Everyone feels the pressure. The wicket played well and although 300 would have been ideal, 290 was still competitive. Amim, Shankal and the boys played really well under pressure.”
