Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded their first series win against Pakistan after opener Tamim Iqbal’s second successive century secured a seven-wicket victory in the second one-day international on Sunday.
After restricting Pakistan to a modest 239 for six, the hosts returned with Tamim, who had scored 132 in his team’s victory in Friday’s series opener, leading their successful chase with nearly 12 overs to spare.
Chasing 240 to clinch the three-match series, Bangladesh lost opener Soumya Sarkar in the third over but Tamim dominated a 78-run stand with Mahmudullah (17) to keep the hosts firmly on track.
Saeed Ajmal removed Mahmudullah in the 15th over but that brought in Mushfiqur Rahim (65) and the stumper-batsman proved a perfect foil for the left-handed Tamim as they added 118 runs to take Bangladesh close to their target. (PhotoNew / Reuters)
