LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan, aided by an anchor role half century (58) by veteran batsman Shoaib Malik, beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the first T20 international to take 1-0 lead in the three match series here on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Bangladesh elected to bat after winning the toss posted 141 for 5 in 20 overs and Pakistan answered with 142 for 5 with three balls remaining, thanks to a role model knock by man of the match, Shoaib Malik who batted with sheer responsibility and kept the one end alive. The second T20 international of the three back to back matches will be played on Saturday (tomorrow) at the same venue followed by the last game on January 27. Pakistan were off to a shaky start as Bangladesh pacer Shafiul Islam took the prized wicket of home captain Babar Azam (0) , who was leading his side for the first at the home ground and his first ever appearance before the home crowd proved a failure. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez, who made a comeback in the national team, failed to rise to the experience and seemed short of necessary application and confidence and managed only … Continue reading Pak beat Bangladesh by five wickets to take 1-0 lead in 3-match T20 series