Lahore — Muhammad Haris delivered a stunning performance in the third and final T20 International against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, scoring his maiden T20I century and leading Pakistan to a commanding seven-wicket victory.
Haris remained unbeaten on 107 runs off just 46 balls, including eight boundaries and seven sixes, as Pakistan successfully chased down a challenging target of 197 runs with 16 balls to spare. His explosive innings highlighted his growing reputation as a dynamic opener in Pakistan’s T20I squad.
Following an early dismissal of fellow opener Sahibzada Farhan, Haris forged a crucial 92-run partnership with Saim Ayub, who contributed 45 runs off 29 balls. This solid foundation set the tone for the remainder of the chase. Quick cameos from Hasan Nawaz (26 off 13 balls) and captain Salman Ali Agha (15 not out) helped seal the win and complete a 3-0 series whitewash over Bangladesh.
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Earlier, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 196 for 6, their highest-ever T20I score against Pakistan. Openers Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan provided a strong start with a 110-run partnership. Emon scored 66 off 34 balls, while Tanzid added 42 from 32 deliveries. However, Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Hasan Ali and Abbas Afridi, curtailed the Bangladesh middle order to prevent a larger total.
This victory not only capped off a dominant series performance by Pakistan but also marked a significant milestone in Muhammad Haris’s international career. His fearless batting and consistent run-scoring at the top of the order are promising signs for Pakistan’s future in the shortest format.
