National cricket team bangladesh vs pakistan national cricket team players was the opening match of the New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022, played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 7, 2022. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Pakistan posted 167/5 in 20 overs, with Mohammad Rizwan producing a brilliant unbeaten 78. Bangladesh fought back during the chase but could only manage 146/8 in 20 overs, giving Pakistan a 21-run victory.
Mohammad Rizwan was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 167/5 | 20.0 |
| Bangladesh | 146/8 | 20.0 |
Result: Pakistan won by 21 runs
Player of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan – 78* off 50 balls
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date: October 7, 2022
Tournament: New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022
Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
Pakistan Innings
Pakistan were asked to bat first after Bangladesh won the toss. The opening pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam gave Pakistan a steady start.
Rizwan once again played the anchor role and remained unbeaten throughout the innings. He scored 78 runs from 50 deliveries, hitting seven fours and two sixes.
Babar Azam contributed 22 runs from 25 balls, while Shan Masood added a useful 31 from 22 deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed provided late acceleration with a quick 13 from eight balls.
Pakistan eventually finished on 167/5 in 20 overs.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Mohammad Rizwan* | 78 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 156.00 |
| Babar Azam | 22 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 88.00 |
| Shan Masood | 31 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 140.91 |
| Haider Ali | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 162.50 |
| Asif Ali | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz* | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Pakistan: 167/5 in 20 overs
Bangladesh Bowling
Bangladesh’s bowlers managed to pick up five wickets, but Pakistan’s middle-order and late-innings hitting helped them reach a competitive total.
Taskin Ahmed was Bangladesh’s most successful bowler, taking two wickets for 25 runs in his four overs.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Mosaddek Hossain | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Bangladesh Innings
Bangladesh needed 168 runs to win but lost wickets at regular intervals during the chase.
Litton Das scored 35 from 26 balls, while Yasir Ali produced the fastest scoring effort for Bangladesh with a 21-ball 42.
Yasir’s aggressive innings briefly gave Bangladesh hope, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on during the second half of the innings.
Bangladesh finished their 20 overs at 146/8, falling 21 runs short of the target.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | SR |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 11 | 90.91 |
| Sabbir Rahman | — | — | — |
| Litton Das | 35 | 26 | — |
| Yasir Ali | 42 | 21 | 200.00 |
| Afif Hossain | — | — | — |
| Mosaddek Hossain | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Nurul Hasan | — | — | — |
| Taskin Ahmed | 2 | 8 | — |
| Hasan Mahmud* | 1 | 2 | 50.00 |
Bangladesh: 146/8 in 20 overs
Pakistan Bowling
Pakistan’s bowling attack produced the key breakthroughs during Bangladesh’s chase.
Mohammad Wasim Jr. was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker, finishing with three wickets. Mohammad Nawaz also picked up two wickets, while Haris Rauf claimed one.
The wickets prevented Bangladesh from building the partnerships they needed to chase down the target.
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan Playing XI
Pakistan Playing XI
- Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper)
- Babar Azam (captain)
- Shan Masood
- Haider Ali
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Asif Ali
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Haris Rauf
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Shadab Khan
Bangladesh Playing XI
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Sabbir Rahman
- Litton Das
- Afif Hossain
- Yasir Ali
- Mosaddek Hossain
- Nurul Hasan
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nasum Ahmed
- Taskin Ahmed
Pakistan Squad
Pakistan’s squad for the tri-series included:
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Shan Masood
- Haider Ali
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Asif Ali
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Haris Rauf
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Fakhar Zaman
- Usman Qadir
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Haris
Bangladesh Squad
Bangladesh’s squad included:
- Sabbir Rahman
- Yasir Ali
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mosaddek Hossain
- Litton Das
- Nurul Hasan
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nasum Ahmed
- Taskin Ahmed
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Ebadot Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Shoriful Islam
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Highlights
The biggest highlight of the match was Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 78.
Rizwan faced 50 balls and struck seven fours and two sixes. His ability to bat deep into the innings allowed Pakistan to finish with a competitive 167/5.
Pakistan’s opening pair also provided a solid platform during the powerplay. The team reached 50 runs in the seventh over before Bangladesh began making breakthroughs.
Bangladesh’s chase was led by Yasir Ali, who scored 42 from only 21 balls. His strike rate of 200 gave Bangladesh some momentum, but the middle-order collapse made the target increasingly difficult.
Mohammad Wasim Jr.’s three wickets proved crucial as Pakistan successfully defended the total.
Match Turning Points
Rizwan’s unbeaten innings
Rizwan’s 78 not out gave Pakistan the stability it needed. His innings ensured that Pakistan kept scoring even when wickets fell around him.
Pakistan’s middle-overs bowling
Pakistan’s bowlers did not allow Bangladesh to build a long partnership during the chase. Regular wickets kept the required run rate under pressure.
Yasir Ali’s attacking knock
Yasir Ali’s 42 off 21 balls was one of Bangladesh’s best moments in the chase. However, his dismissal prevented Bangladesh from maintaining the required momentum.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Information
| Match Information | Details |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Match |
| Format | T20 |
| Tournament | New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022 |
| Date | October 7, 2022 |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Toss | Bangladesh won the toss |
| Decision | Bangladesh elected to field |
| Pakistan | 167/5 |
| Bangladesh | 146/8 |
| Result | Pakistan won by 21 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Rizwan |
| Pakistan’s top scorer | Mohammad Rizwan – 78* |
| Pakistan’s best wicket-taker | Mohammad Wasim Jr. – 3 wickets |
Key Performers
Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer of the match. His unbeaten 78 from 50 balls helped Pakistan post a strong total and earned him the Player of the Match award.
Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Wasim Jr. made an important contribution with the ball, taking three wickets and putting Bangladesh’s chase under pressure.
Yasir Ali
Yasir Ali was Bangladesh’s most aggressive batter. His 42 from 21 balls briefly raised hopes of a successful chase.
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan: What Happened in the Match?
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan’s openers started cautiously before building momentum.
Mohammad Rizwan remained at the crease throughout the innings and scored 78 not out. Pakistan finished on 167/5 after 20 overs.
Bangladesh needed 168 to win. Litton Das and Yasir Ali tried to keep the chase alive, but wickets at important stages prevented Bangladesh from establishing control.
The Bangladesh innings eventually ended at 146/8, giving Pakistan a 21-run victory.