DHAKA, Aug 14, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh A suffered a 79-run defeat to Pakistan 
Shaheens in their Top End T20 series opening game by putting up a reckless 
batting show at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Australia today.

Batting first, Pakistan Shaheens compiled a hefty 227-4 and Bangladesh found 
them wanting in chasing the big total. They were eventually wrapped up for 
148 in 16.5 overs with Saif Hasan only showing some composure in the crease 
to hit 32 ball-57. He smote five fours and three sixes in his knock.

Opener Jisan Alam was the other batter to put up some resistance when he hit 
33.

After the early departure of Naim Sheikh who made just 5, Jisan and Saif 
batted in aggressive fashion to keep the runs flowing.

They combined for an 86 off just 38 deliveries as Bangladesh appeared to 
seize control before Shaheens bowlers got back with bang.

Ahmad Sadaqat broke the partnership by removing Jisan after which Bangladesh 
A batters crumbled under pressure to loss wickets at regular intervals.
 
Saad Masud damaged Bangladesh most with 3-30.

Earlier, opener Yasir Khan led the charge for Pakistan Shaheens with 40 ball-
62, an innings laced with seven fours and two sixes. His fellow opener 
Khawaja Mohammad Nafay hammered 61 off 31, hitting eight fours and two sixes.

The openers paved the platform of a big total, adding 118 runs in just 11.1 
overs after Pakistan Shaheens captain Irfan Khan opted to bat first.

Syed Abdul Samad gave the late impetus with 27 ball-56 not out, striking one 
four and five sixes and pushed the total past 200. Irfan Khan was the other 
notable scorer with 25 off 12.

Rakibul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud and Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby took one wicket apiece 
for Bangladesh A.