Weekly Roundup: Ban Stuns in 1st T20I as Aus Narrowly Escapes Defeat  

Pak vs Ban – 1st T20

Bangladesh shocked cricket fans with a dominant 7-wicket win over Pakistan in the series opener, flipping the script on years of head-to-head history. Pakistan crumbled to just 110 all out—their lowest T20I total ever against Bangladesh—on a sluggish Dhaka pitch.

Taskin Ahmed’s fiery opening spell and Mustafizur’s clever variations left Pakistan’s batting in tatters. Parvez Hossain Emon played a fearless knock, smashing an unbeaten 56* and silencing critics with elegant strokeplay. The chase was clinical as Bangladesh wrapped up the win in just 18.3 overs, showcasing newfound composure. Emon rightfully took Player of the Match honors, setting the tone for what could be a historic series for the Tigers.

Aus Vs WI – 1st T20

Australia edged a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies in the series opener at Sabina Park, chasing 190 with seven balls to spare. Mitchell Owen stole the show on debut, scoring a rapid fifty from 27 balls—his aggressive knock and a key wicket earning him Man of the Match honors. Cameron Green complemented him with 51 off 26, and their 80‑run partnership rescued Australia from a precarious 78‑for‑4 slump  . Ben Dwarshuis starred with the ball, taking 4‑36 including a devastating three‑wicket over that derailed the West Indies late surge. West Indies’ top order had bristled early—Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (60) took them to 123/2, but a collapse in the final overs left them on 189/8. The match showcased thrilling debuts, counterattacking batting, and a dramatic finish, setting a vibrant tone for the rest of the series.

NZ Vs SA 2025 – T20 Series

New Zealand secured a 21-run victory over South Africa on July 16, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, taking an early lead in the T20 tri-series. Batting first, the Black Caps posted 173/5, anchored by an unbeaten 75 from Tim Robinson and a composed 44 from debutant Bevon Jacobs, who stitched together a critical 119-run partnership for the sixth wicket. In response, South Africa faltered under disciplined bowling. Jacob Duffy (3/20) and Matt Henry (3/34) both struck in key moments, restricting the Proteas to 152/10 and sealing the win. This match highlighted New Zealand’s character—recovering from a shakey start to post a defendable total, then executing a precise bowling performance. South Africa will need to address their middle-order fragility and adapt better to spin under pressure in upcoming games.

Ind Vs Eng 2025 – 3rd Test

In a classic Lord’s thriller, England edged past India by 22 runs to take a 2–1 series lead. Joe Root was elegance personified with his 87, anchoring England’s first innings total of 312. India’s reply was gritty but fell just short at 289, with Rishabh Pant’s audacious 72 lighting up the ground. Bumrah was a menace with the ball, unsettling England with deadly precision across both innings.

Rehan Ahmed emerged as the unlikely hero, breaking India’s spine in the final innings with sharp spin. India’s chase saw moments of brilliance but also panic, as pressure mounted under fading lights. The result sets up a tantalizing fourth Test, with both teams desperate to seize the momentum.