Pakistan clinched the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh with a 57-run victory in the second match at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night.

With this result, Pakistan now lead the series 2-0.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 201 for 6, thanks to a blistering 74 off 41 balls from opener Sahibzada Farhan.

Farhan struck four boundaries and six sixes in an aggressive knock that set the tone for Pakistan’s innings.

He shared a 103-run stand with Mohammad Haris (41 off 25), which propelled Pakistan past the 100-run mark inside 10 overs.

Later in the innings, Hasan Nawaz kept the momentum going with an unbeaten 51 off just 26 balls, ensuring Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark.

For Bangladesh, pacers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Hasan Mahmud picked up two wickets each, but the bowling unit struggled to contain the flow of runs.

In reply, Bangladesh got off to a brisk start with Tanzid Hasan hitting 33 off 19 balls. But regular wickets stalled the chase.

Captain Litton Das managed only six runs, while Towhid Hridoy and others failed to contribute meaningfully.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib fought a lone battle with an entertaining 50 off 31 balls, which included five sixes.

However, the target proved too steep, and Bangladesh were bowled out for 144 in 19 overs.

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed starred with the ball for Pakistan, finishing with 3 for 19, while Shadab Khan and Khushdil Shah chipped in with one wicket each.

The final match of the series will be played on June 1, with Bangladesh now aiming to avoid a clean sweep.