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Litton Das's impressive half-century against the Netherlands in the third T20I at Sylhet propelled him past Shakib Al Hasan to set a new national record with 14 fifty-plus scores. Despite the match being abandoned due to rain, Bangladesh had already secured the series 2-0. Das's innings of 73 off 46 balls highlighted his consistent performance in the T20I format.

Brian Bennett's impressive 81, studded with 12 boundaries, set a record for the highest T20I score by a full ICC member without a six, powering Zimbabwe to 175-7. However, Sri Lanka chased down the target, fueled by Pathum Nissanka's 55 and Kamindu Mendis's explosive 41*, securing a four-wicket victory despite Bennett's batting feat.

Mohammad Rizwan's struggles continue as he faces setbacks, including being dropped from the Asia Cup squad and demoted in PCB contracts. His poor form extended to the CPL, where he was dismissed for just 3 runs, leading to social media trolling. Pakistan cricket is facing a decline across formats, marked by inconsistent performances and early exits from major tournaments.