third T20: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat in opposition to Pakistan

Pakistan have included former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani (debut), Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Qadir in taking part in XI for the final match rather than Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman hit a half-century and Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan claimed two wickets every on Saturday as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by eight wickets to seal the three-match, T20 Worldwide collection 2-0.

Fakhar Zaman struck an unbeaten 57 off 51 balls as Pakistan reached 109-2 in 18.1 overs after proscribing Bangladesh to 108-7 in 20 overs.

Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan claimed two wickets every as Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to simply 108-7.

Taking part in his first match of the collection, Shaheen completed with 2-15 and Shadab grabbed 2-22 as Bangladesh struggled in opposition to Pakistan’s high quality tempo and spin bowling.

The hosts elected to bat first on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium however misplaced each their openers within the first two overs.

Najmul Hossain top-scored with 40 off 34 balls whereas Afif Hossain chipped in with 20 runs from 21 balls.