Pakistan beat Bangladesh in thriller to complete T20 series clean sweep

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Mohammad Nawaz scored a boundary off the last ball as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the third Twenty20 international on Monday, completing a series sweep.

After limiting the hosts to 124-7 in Dhaka, the visitors appeared to be coasting until Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad sparked late excitement in the final over.

Mahmudullah captured two wickets in two deliveries with Pakistan needing eight runs to win.

Iftikhar Ahmed hit the fourth ball for a six to deny Mahmudullah and put victory back within grasp before going out with only one left to bowl.

Nawaz came to the rescue to take Pakistan to 127-5 and break Bangladesh's heart.

Mahmudullah, who finished with 3-10, was disappointed with their batting total.

"Batters from both teams struggled a bit," Mahmudullah said at the end of the match.

"To capitalize, we needed to spend some time in the crease."

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam credited team spirit for the series whitewash.

"The way every individual has performed, credit to the group. There is always scope for improvement," he said.