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ЁЯЗзЁЯЗй Litton Das Dedicates BangladeshтАЩs T20I Series Win Over Pakistan to Uttara Plane Crash Victims
Bangladesh Clinch T20I Series With Emotional 8-Run Victory Over Pakistan
In a gripping contest filled with emotions and resilience, Bangladesh registered an 8-run win against Pakistan in the second T20I to seal the 3-match series 2-0. The match, held under a shadow of national grief, witnessed a special dedication from skipper Litton Das, who offered the series win to the victims of the tragic Uttara plane crash.
BangladeshтАЩs Bowlers Hold Nerve in Tight Finish
After being put into bat, Bangladesh managed a modest total of 133 runs. Jaker Ali was the standout batter, anchoring the innings with a crucial 55. Despite losing wickets regularly during the powerplay, the partnership between Mahedi Hasan and Jaker Ali brought stability to the innings.
In response, Pakistan collapsed early, with the score reading 15/5, thanks to some fiery bowling by Shoriful Islam. He removed key batters quickly, setting the tone for Bangladesh. However, Pakistan showed fight in the latter stages, taking the chase deep before being bowled out for 125 in the final over.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st T20I Highlights тАУ Match Report
Litton Das Pays Tribute to Uttara Plane Crash Victims
тАЬWe CanтАЩt Fill the VoidтАЭ: SkipperтАЩs Emotional Dedication
In the post-match ceremony, Litton DasтАЩs voice carried more weight than the trophy in his hands. The Bangladesh captain expressed his solidarity with the victims of the Uttara fighter jet crash that took place just a day before the game, leaving the nation devastated.
тАЬThis series win is fully dedicated to the victims and their families. We know that we can’t fill the void of the lives that were lost, but at least from our side, this series is dedicated to them,тАЭ said Litton Das in his emotional statement.
The crash occurred when a military fighter jet lost control and crashed into the Milestone School and College in Uttara. The disaster led to the loss of at least 31 lives, sparking nationwide mourning and heartbreak.
Both teams wore black armbands during the match and observed a minuteтАЩs silence before the start of play to pay homage to the deceased.
Litton Das Praises TeamтАЩs All-Round Display
Bowlers Shine as Bangladesh Defend Low Total
Litton Das acknowledged the collective effort that led to BangladeshтАЩs hard-earned win, particularly praising the bowlers for stepping up under pressure.
тАЬThe pitch wasnтАЩt easy. We didnтАЩt do great in the powerplay with the bat, but Mahedi and JakerтАЩs partnership was vital. Defending 133 isnтАЩt easy, but our bowlers made excellent use of the new ball. We made a few fielding mistakes late, which allowed Pakistan back in, but overall, IтАЩm proud of the teamтАЩs effort,тАЭ Das noted.
Shoriful IslamтАЩs early breakthroughs created panic in the Pakistan camp, and the bowling unit kept the pressure on till the very end.
BBC Report on Uttara Plane Crash Tragedy
Bangladesh Aim for Clean Sweep in Final T20I
Having already secured the series, Bangladesh now has an opportunity to inflict a whitewash when they take on Pakistan in the third T20I on Thursday, July 24. A 3-0 result would not only be a statement win at home but also a fitting end to a series that has held deeper emotional value beyond cricket.
