In the first match of the Tri-Nation series in New Zealand, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs to register a win in the first match of the tournament. Mohammad Rizwan yet again performed with the bat while all bowlers managed to pick up wickets as Bangladesh were halted to 146/8 while chasing a target of 168 runs.
Bangladesh lost their first wicket in the form of Mehidy Hasan Miraz (10) in the 5th over against Mohammad Wasim Jr., while Sabbir Rahman (14) was dismissed in the 6th over by Haris Rauf. Litton Das and Afif Hossain then added 50 runs for the 3rd wicket.
Litton was dismissed after scoring 35 runs while Afif managed 25 runs off 23 balls. Later on, Yasir Ali, batting at number 7, remained the top scorer as he smacked 5 fours & 2 sixes to score an unbeaten 42* runs off 21 balls. Ultimately, Bangladesh fell short at 146/8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 21 runs. For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr. grabbed 3 wickets while Mohammad Nawaz picked up 2 wickets. Shahnawaz Dahani, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan managed 1 wicket each.
