Lahore: Pakistan has beaten Bangladesh by seven wickets in first match of super 4s round in Asia Cup today in Lahore at Qaddafi Stadium.
Chasing the target of Bangladesh 194 Pakistan lost two wicket at score of 74 which included Fakhar Zaman and skipper Baber Azam.
Fakhar made 20 while the captain scored 17 runs.
Rizwan and Imam's excellent half-centuries help Pakistan register a thumping win in the first Super 4 match 🙌#PAKvBAN | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/ELzTjTk21v
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2023
Later Imam Ul Haq played splendidly almost at the end making his fifties while along with Muhammad Rizwan they made 85-run partnership.
In the end Muhammad Rizwan also hit his fifty while he scored 63 runs and remained not out.
Taskeen Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took one wicket each.
You've done it again, Lahore! 😍#PAKvBAN | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/zbLpSu38H0
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2023
Earlier before Bangladesh after winning toss elected to bat first and scored 193 runs in 39 overs sparing 11 overs
Bangla tigers showed abysmal performance in the match against aggressive bowling attack of Pakistan as their whole team bowled at 193 runs sparing the almost 11 overs.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim made fifties as the skipper scored 53 and Mushfiq made 64 runs.
Turned up in full force! Thank you, Lahore 🙌#PAKvBAN | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/dv2BJ1qShF
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2023
Four of Bangladesh players crossed double digits Mohammad Naim 20, Litton Das 16 ,Shamim Hossain 16, Afif Hossain 12.
From Pakistan side Harris Rauf bowling splendidly well taking four wickets while Naseem Shah took 3 wickets.
Meanwhile Towhid Hridoy 2, Shoriful Islam 1, Hasan Mahmud 1 low scorers.
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman and Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf watch the #PAKvBAN match at Gaddafi Stadium.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/d0c0ERNibS
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2023
Besides that two of its players Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskeen Ahmed bowled out on duck.
Moreover, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Iftakhar Ahmed, Fahim Ashraf got one wicket each.
