DHAKA: Mohammad Nawaz struck a boundary off the last ball as Pakistan overcame late drama to beat Bangladesh by five wickets in Monday’s third Twenty20 international for a series whitewash.

The visitors seemed to be coasting in Dhaka after restricting the hosts to 124-7 before Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad conjured up late excitement in the final over. With Pakistan needing eight runs for victory, Mahmudullah took two wickets in two balls.

Iftikhar Ahmed struck the fourth ball for a six to deny Mahmudullah and put victory back within grasp before going out with only one left to bowl. Nawaz came to the rescue to take Pakistan to 127-5 and break Bangladesh’s heart.

Fakhar leads Pakistan to series win over Bangladesh

Mahmudullah, who finished with 3-10, rued their total earlier with the bat.

“Batters from both teams struggled a bit,” Mahmudullah said at the end of the match. “(We) needed to spend some time at the crease to capitalise.”