Shadab Khan delivered a notable all-round performance, and Hasan Ali bagged five wickets as Pakistan began their T20I series vs Bangladesh with a 37-run win at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday night.

After opting to bat first, Pakistan overcame a shaky start to post a formidable 201 for 7 in their 20 overs.

Skipper Agha Salman (56 off 34) and Shadab Khan (48 off 25) led the charge with quickfire knocks, supported by Hasan Nawaz’s explosive 44 off 22 balls.

Despite early strikes by Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan, Pakistan recovered from 5 for 2 to dominate the middle overs.

Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with leg-spinner Rishad Hossain proving expensive, conceding 55 in his four overs.

First T20: Pakistan recover from early loss of 2 wickets against Bangladesh in Lahore

Shoriful picked up two wickets but lacked consistent support.

Chasing a stiff target of 202, Bangladesh showed promise early on through Tanzid Hasan’s brisk 31 and captain Litton Das’s 48 off 30 balls.

However, the innings faltered after Litton’s dismissal at 100 in the 12th over. The middle and lower order collapsed under pressure, with only Jaker Ali (36 off 20) offering resistance.

Hasan Ali was the best bowler for the hosts, claiming a match-winning 5 for 30 in 3.2 overs, including key wickets at the death.

Shadab added two wickets and two catches to his batting exploits, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Bangladesh were bowled out for 164 in 19.2 overs, handing Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.