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Pakistan cruised to victory in opposition to Bangladesh in Tremendous 4 conflict of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday, by chasing down the meagre 194-run goal set by the opponents on the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
The stadium was a home filled with spectators who have been there to cheer up the nationwide squad of their final match on the house floor as Males in Inexperienced performed the final match of the Pakistan leg of the Asian match.
Pakistan misplaced three wickets throughout their snug run-chase, with opener Imam-ul-Haq being the highest scorer for the successful crew along with his 78 off 84 which included 9 boundaries.
He was adopted by Mohammad Rizwan who posted 63 for his facet.
Pakistan struggled a bit in the course of the begin of their innings when Fakhar Zaman was eliminated by Shoriful Islam for 20 runs.
After Zaman’s wicket, skipper Babar Azam was bowled by Taskin Ahmed’s low-bounced supply.
Pakistan have been 74-2 when Rizwan got here to bat and constructed a much-needed 85-run partnership with Imam and guided Pakistan to victory.
Pakistan will now play arch-rivals India of their subsequent Tremendous 4 match in Colombo on September 10 (Sunday).
Earlier within the first inning, Bangladesh have been all-out for 193 runs due to an distinctive show by the Pakistani pacers.
The house facet was on high because the begin of the match as they took their first wicket on the seventh ball of the match.
After Shaheen Afridi bowled a maiden over, Naseem Shah eliminated Mehidy Hasan Miraz — who scored an essential hundred within the match in opposition to Afghanistan — on his first ball of the innings and gave the hosts an early breakthrough.
The wickets continued to fall for the Bengal Tigers and shortly they have been 47/4 in simply 9.1 overs.
After that, the skilled duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakil Al Hasan constructed a 100-run partnership and took their facet to a good rating.
Hasan was eliminated by Faheem Ashraf for 53 runs. Rahim too was quickly eliminated by Haris Rauf for 64.
Simply after Rahim’s dismissal, Rauf eliminated Taskin Ahmed on the very subsequent ball.
The final two wickets for Pakistan have been taken by Naseem.
Pakistan and India certified from Group A, in the meantime, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka booked place within the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 from Group B.
Lineups:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
