Pakistan, July 21 -- Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets with Parvez Hossain Emon's half century in the first clash of the three-match T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday.

Chasing a modest target of 111, the hosts suffered early setbacks as debutant Salman Mirza struck twice in his opening spell.

He removed Tanzid Hasan for just one run in the first over and followed it up with the wicket of Bangladesh skipper Litton Das - also for one - in his second over, leaving the home side struggling at 7-2 in 2.2 overs.

Parvez Hossain and Towhid Hridoy then steadied the innings with a crucial 73-run partnership for the third wicket, rebuilding Bangladesh's chase after the early collapse....