Bangladesh sealed the three-match T20I series against Pakistan with an 8-run victory in the second match played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Chasing a modest target of 134 runs, Pakistan crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 126.
The top order suffered a major collapse as the team lost six wickets for just 33 runs, putting them on the back foot early in the innings.
All-rounder Faheem Ashraf emerged as the lone fighter for the visiting side, playing a resilient knock of 51 runs, but his efforts weren’t enough to take Pakistan across the line.
Notably, seven Pakistani batters failed to even reach double figures, reflecting the team's collective batting failure.
Bangladesh's bowling attack was clinical, with Shoriful Islam leading the charge by taking three wickets, while Mahedi Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib picked up two wickets each.
Earlier in the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Bangladeshi innings saw its struggles, as they were bowled out for 133 runs in the allotted 20 overs.
Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring a well-crafted 55 runs to give Bangladesh a fighting total.
On the bowling front, Ahmed Daniyal—playing his debut match—and Salman Mirza each claimed two wickets, helping Pakistan contain the Bangladeshi side to a manageable score.
With this win, Bangladesh take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, marking a significant series triumph on home soil.