A superb maiden ODI century by Tanzid Hasan guided Bangladesh national cricket team to a challenging total of 290 for 5 against Pakistan national cricket team in the decisive third ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh built their innings around Tanzid’s composed 107 off 107 balls, the left-hander’s first century in One-Day Internationals. The 23-year-old opener struck seven sixes and six fours, providing the backbone of the hosts’ innings before falling to Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh made a strong start through a 105-run opening partnership between Tanzid and Saif Hassan. Saif contributed 36 before he was bowled by pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi.
In the middle order, Litton Das added 41, although he struggled to accelerate after an early reprieve. The innings gained further momentum late on as Towhid Hridoy played a brisk unbeaten knock of 48 from 44 balls.
Pakistan’s bowlers tightened their grip in the closing overs. Fast bowler Haris Rauf struck twice in consecutive deliveries in the 47th over, dismissing Litton and removing Rishad Hossain for a golden duck, restricting Bangladesh below the 300-run mark.
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In reply, Pakistan are 224 for 7 in 41.4 overs and require 67 runs from 50 balls to win. With the three-match ODI series level at 1–1, the contest remains finely poised as the match heads into the final overs.
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