With a 2–0 lead in the T20I series, Bangladesh are on the brink of making history as they prepare to face Pakistan in the final match of the series this evening at 6:00 PM at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Under the leadership of Liton Das, the Tigers will aim for a clean sweep, a feat they have never achieved before against Pakistan in T20 internationals.
Match Overview
| Fixture | Venue | Time (BDT) | Series Status |
| Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 6:00 PM | Bangladesh lead 2–0 |
If victorious tonight, Bangladesh will not only seal the series but also secure their first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan, including a rare 3-0 whitewash.
Series Progress So Far
| Match | Result | Winning Margin |
| 1st T20I | Bangladesh won | By 7 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Bangladesh won | By 8 runs |
| 3rd T20I | To be played (24 July, 6 PM) | – |
Pakistan, having suffered a 7-wicket loss in the opener and an 8-run defeat in the second match, are determined to salvage pride in the final match. The team will be eager to avoid the humiliation of a whitewash.
Recent History Between the Teams
Prior to this series, Bangladesh had never beaten Pakistan in a T20I series. Their only T20I win over Pakistan came in 2015.
In recent T20 campaigns:
- Bangladesh endured a 3–0 whitewash during their previous tour to Pakistan.
- They also suffered a series loss to the UAE, but made a strong comeback on the Sri Lanka tour, where they won the series and have since maintained form at home.
With momentum now firmly in their favour, the Tigers are determined to etch their names in the record books.
Pitch Controversy: Mirpur’s Slow Surface Under Scrutiny
The Mirpur pitch has become a talking point of the series due to its low scoring nature.
- After the first T20I, Pakistan captain Salman Agha and head coach Mike Hesson expressed disappointment over the quality of the surface.
- Hesson even questioned the logic behind preparing low-scoring tracks during World Cup preparations.
- All-rounder Faheem Ashraf echoed these concerns, stating the wicket did not allow for free-flowing cricket.
However, former Pakistani cricket stars like:
- Shoaib Akhtar
- Ramiz Raja
- Basit Ali
have urged the team to accept and adapt to the pitch conditions rather than criticising them.
Final Match Expectations
Tonight’s game is expected to be played on a similar wicket as the previous matches, meaning bowlers may again play a decisive role. Despite pitch controversies, Bangladesh will take the field inspired, with a clear goal: to whitewash Pakistan for the first time ever in T20 cricket.
With history within reach and a roaring home crowd behind them, all eyes will be on the Tigers this evening.
