Bangladesh vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 • Pakistan won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh took on Pakistan on Mar 29, 2026, 02:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 401 runs and 17 wickets fall between Pakistan (201/10 in 19.4 overs) and Bangladesh (200/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (201/10)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 201/10 from 19.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.22 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Babar Azam (C) spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 31 balls (including 3 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 183.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Salman Ali Agha, who contributed 32 runs off 27 deliveries, while Fakhar Zaman added 17 (13b). The bowling side conceded 34 extra runs (wides: 33, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Towhid Hridoy led the bowling figures with 3/19 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.75), assisted by Mustafizur Rahman (3/19 in 2.0 overs).
3. Bangladesh Chase & Second Innings Summary (200/7)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, Bangladesh recorded 200/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.00 runs per over. Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) anchored the chase for Bangladesh with 70 runs from 42 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 166.7), alongside Mahmudullah who chipped in with 40 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a key spell of 2/23 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.67, while Salman Ali Agha finished with 1/33 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) and Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh), who combined for 69 runs off 33 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tanzid Hasan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh) topped the match rankings with 146.0 total points, followed closely by Mustafizur Rahman (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Babar Azam (C).