Bangladesh captain Litton Das paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the Uttara plane crash tragedy after leading his team to a thrilling T20I series victory over Pakistan. The emotional moment followed Bangladesh’s 8-run win in the second T20I, which secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series123.
Emotional Dedication After National Tragedy
Litton Das dedicated the series win to the victims and families affected by the devastating crash that struck Milestone School & College in Uttara just a day before the match. The incident, which claimed at least 27 lives (reports vary on the exact death toll), cast a somber shadow over the national mood.
In his post-match interview, Das said:
“This series win is fully dedicated to the victims and to their families. We know that we can’t fill the void of the lives that were lost, but at least from our side, this series is dedicated to them.”
Respectful Observance Before the Match
- Both Bangladesh and Pakistan players wore black armbands as a mark of respect for the crash victims.
- A minute’s silence was observed before the start of play, with the stadium atmosphere remaining subdued—no music or typical celebrations456.
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board also observed National Mourning Day at the stadium and across its venues.
Series Decider: Match Highlights
- Bangladesh Batting: Scored a modest 133 runs, with Jaker Ali playing a crucial knock of 55 runs to rescue the total78.
- Pakistan Chase: Shoriful Islam’s early breakthroughs left Pakistan reeling at 15/5. Despite a late fightback led by Faheem Ashraf (51), Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 125.
- Victory Margin: Bangladesh won by 8 runs, sealing the series.
| Top Performers | Bangladesh | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Hero | Jaker Ali (55) | Faheem Ashraf (51) |
| Bowling Key Figure | Shoriful Islam (3/17) | Abbas Afridi (2 wickets) |
Litton Das Praises Team Effort
Das praised his team’s collective performance, especially the bowlers for taking advantage of favorable conditions. He acknowledged that mistakes in the field “let the game go deeper than it should have,” but was proud of the resilience shown by his side8.
