Bangladesh set 202 for series leveling victory against Pakistan

Dhaka, 30 May - Pakistan compiled a hefty 201-6, riding on half-centuries from opener Shahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz in the second T20 International against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.

Farhan who replaced Fakhar Zaman at the top of the batting order blasted a brilliant 41 ball-74, an innings laced with four fours and six sixes.

Nawaz utilized the platform set by Farhan astutely to remain not out on 51 off 26, clobbering two fours and three sixes. 

Mohammad Haris was the other notable scorer with 41 off 25, an innings decorated with four fours and two sixes.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub who trapped run out for just 4 but Farhan and Haris kept the side flowing, sharing 103-run partnership. 

Both Haris and Farhan were dismissed in quick succession, giving Bangladesh some respite. 

At this phase, Bangladesh bowlers bowled in disciplined manner to stifle Pakistan to some extent but Nawaz came up with whirlwind batting show to push the score past 200.

Hasan Mahmud and Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped two wickets apiece for Bangladesh but both were generous in leaking runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, playing his first T20 game since December last year completed his four overs quota but went wicketless after giving away 38 runs.
Pakistan lead the series 1-0, following their 37 runs victory in the first game.BSS