Openers Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan started the innings, but Farhan was dismissed after scoring only 4 runs with the team total also at 4. Young batter Saim Ayub followed soon after, leaving without scoring.

Captain Salman Ali Agha joined Fakhar to steady the innings, but Fakhar departed for 13 runs with the team at 29. Hussain Talat managed only 3 runs, while Salman Ali Agha himself fell for 19. Shaheen Afridi tried to resist, scoring 19 off 13 balls, but Pakistan’s batting line collapsed with more than half the team back in the pavilion at just 71 runs.

The match is crucial as the winning side will qualify for the final against India. Out of 25 T20 internationals between the two sides so far, Pakistan has won 20 while Bangladesh has managed 5 victories.

Pakistan Playing XI

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Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Bangladesh Squad

Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Zakir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.

Pakistan’s fragile start against Bangladesh has increased pressure in this must-win game. Early dismissals exposed the batting lineup, leaving fans anxious. The outcome will decide who faces India in the final. Pakistan’s past dominance against Bangladesh gives hope, but the current performance shows the team needs a strong comeback.