BAN vs PAK: ‘Jokers of Cricket?’ Fans Troll Pakistan After Bangladesh Seal ODI Series 2–1 Despite Salman Ali Agha’s Century in 3rd ODI

Salman Ali Agha’s hundred and Shaheen Afridi’s late surge went in vain as Pakistan failed to chase down 291 against Bangladesh in third and final ODI of the series in Dhaka on Sunday. Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 279 to win the match and the series by 11 runs. 

Chasing 291 in the decider, Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals but Salman Ali Agha held the fort at one end. He first stitched a partnership with Saad Masood of 79 runs for the sixth wicket and then a 52-run stand with Shaheen Afridi for the 8th wicket. 

Salman eventually scored 106 off 98 for the side while Shaheen kept the team in th hunt right till the end to score 37 off 38. Taskin Ahmed was instrumental with the ball as he scalped a total of four wickets for 49 runs in 10 overs while Mustafizur Rahman bagged a three-for in his 10 overs. 

Earlier, Tanzid Hasan Tamim played an important role in helping Bangladesh put 290/5 in 50 overs. He scored a brilliant 107 off 107. Later, wicket-keeper batter Litton Das chipped in with 41 off 51 while Towhid Hridoy struck an unbeaten 48 off 44. Haris Rauf picked three for 52 in his 10 overs. 

Pakistan had earlier lost the first match but made a good comeback to win the second and level the series. But, later failed to go over the line in the third fixture that went down the wire. 

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz had words of praise for his team. “It was an excellent wicket. If we could get 300, definitely it would be better. But it’s still well. We’re playing well, especially with Tamim, the way he batted. And definitely, they played really, really well. And then Litton Das and Shanto, Towhid, they played really well,” he said after the match.

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