Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan delivered with the bat while Haris Rauf starred with the ball as Pakistan clinched a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their first match of the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage on Wednesday.
Some brilliant bowling effort from Rauf and Naseem Shah (3 wickets) helped Pakistan restrict Bangladesh to just 193 runs.
Chasing the total, Pakistan lost their first two wickets for 74 runs but thereafter Imam and Rizwan put up an 85-run partnership to make sure Pakistan comfortably chased down the total.
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Imam scored a brilliant 78 off 884 balls while Rizwan remained not out at 63 (79).
For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Shakib Al Hasan put up some resistance in front of the fiery Pakistani bowling scoring 64 and 53 respectively.
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Final Score
Bangladesh - 193/10 (38.4 overs)
Pakistan - 194/3 (39.3 overs)
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Highlights Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
GONEEE! 👆@iShaheenAfridi strikes early, getting the big wicket of a fluent #LittonDas!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
The Pakistani pacers are in red hot form, up top! 🔥
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.@Sah75official 🤝 @mushfiqur15#Bangladesh's famed duo forged an exceptional 💯-run stand before the southpaw fell after scoring a gritty 5️⃣0️⃣!#Pakistan break through, but will 🇧🇩 motor on?
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
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📌 drop silence at Lahore!#TaskinAhmed gets the big fish!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
Massive blow for #Pakistan, as @babarazam258 departs after his stumps get disturbed.
Who will guide 🇵🇰 home?
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What a way to bring up a 5️⃣0️⃣!@ImamUlHaq12 sent one into orbit 🛸, raising his bat in #Pakistan's chase.
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
Will he take 🇵🇰 over the line?
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The zing bails light up! 🔴#MehidyHasanMiraz halts @ImamUlHaq12's charge, getting into the wickets column & giving #Bangladesh a much-needed breakthrough.
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
Will this begin a comeback?
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5️⃣0️⃣ up! 🏏
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 6, 2023
Another day, another half century for @iMRizwanPak.
The keeper-batter continues his rich vein of form, taking #Pakistan closer to victory.
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What next for Pakistan vs Bangladesh?
Pakistan are currently at the top of the Super 4 table with two points from one game. They next face India on Sunday.
Bangladesh are next up against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
