ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Haris smashed a dazzling maiden international century to lead Pakistan to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
The win completed a 3-0 series whitewash and marked Pakistan’s first T20I series win at home in over three years.
Haris lit up the stadium with a stunning display of power-hitting, reaching his century off just 45 balls.
His explosive 107-run innings, laced with seven sixes and eight boundaries, helped Pakistan successfully chase down a daunting target of 197 runs in just 17.2 overs. The 23-year-old batter, playing only his 17th T20I, was at the heart of a commanding batting performance that thrilled a packed crowd of nearly 30,000.
Dominant Display With the Bat
After losing opener Sahibzada Farhan for just one run in the first over, Pakistan bounced back quickly through a crucial 92-run partnership between Haris and Saim Ayub.
Ayub played his part with a quickfire 45 off 29 balls, smashing four sixes and two boundaries. The momentum continued with a 60-run unbroken stand between Haris and Salman Agha, who remained unbeaten on 15.
Hasan Nawaz added to the fireworks with a brisk 26 off just 13 balls, ensuring the hosts crossed the finish line in emphatic fashion.
Bangladesh’s Bright Start Falls Short
Earlier, Bangladesh looked strong with the bat as Parvez Hossain blazed 66 off 34 balls, featuring four sixes and seven boundaries.
He shared a 110-run opening stand with Tanzid Hasan, who scored a fluent 42 from 32 balls. This partnership set the foundation for Bangladesh’s highest-ever T20I total against Pakistan — 196 for 6. Contributions from Towhid Hridoy (25) and Litton Das (22) added to the total, but Pakistan’s bowling unit, led by Abbas Afridi (2-26) and Hasan Ali (2-38), ensured that the target remained within reach.
The clean sweep boosts Pakistan’s confidence heading into a busy international calendar, with Haris emerging as a bright new star in the lineup.
