Key points
- Air Force jet crash kills 27, injures 171
- Tributes include silence, black armbands, no music
- Bangladesh leads series 1–0 after dominant win
ISLAMABAD: The second T20 International between Bangladesh and Pakistan, scheduled for today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, will be held in observance of National Mourning Day, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced.
Two teams. One silence. One nation in mourning.
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The 2nd T20I match is dedicated to the victims of the Milestone air crash tragedy.
LIVE SCORE LINK 👉: https://t.co/5O7los5ZWL… pic.twitter.com/hMujIc7TaX— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 22, 2025
This follows a tragic incident on Monday, when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 individuals and injuring 171 others. According to the military, the crash occurred shortly after take-off due to a technical fault.
In honour of those who lost their lives and those injured in the Milestone air crash tragedy, tomorrow’s match will be dedicated as a tribute.
The Tigers stand with the nation in this time of mourning.Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh 🆚 Pakistan T20I Series 2025 | 2nd T20I | 22… pic.twitter.com/667bqx6HQg
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 21, 2025
The day has been dedicated to honouring the memory of the victims of the Milestone air crash, with the BCB organising several tributes in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
Offering special prayers
As part of the commemorations, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at the stadium and all other BCB venues. Special prayers will be offered for the victims.
Standing in silence, united in sorrow. 🇧🇩
The Bangladesh Cricket Board observes National Mourning Day in remembrance and honour of the victims of the Milestone air crash tragedy.Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh 🆚 Pakistan T20I Series 2025 | 2nd T20I#BCB #Cricket #BANvPAK… pic.twitter.com/ptnzFpWknR
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 21, 2025
A minute’s silence will be observed prior to the start of the match, and both players and match officials will wear black armbands. Additionally, no music will be played during the fixture, in order to maintain a respectful and solemn atmosphere.
A message from Taskin Ahmed as the nation stands together in grief. pic.twitter.com/eZf38mLliZ
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 21, 2025
It is worth noting that the home side currently leads the three-match T20I series 1–0, having convincingly won the opening encounter on Sunday.
The Bengal Tigers bowled Pakistan out for 110 and chased down the target comfortably, with Parvez Hossain Emon starring with a match-winning half-century.
For context, the third and final match of the series is set to be played at the same venue on 24 July.
Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufyan Moqim.
Bangladesh squad: Litton Kumer Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Md Naim Sheikh, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Md Saifuddin.
