Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman Guide Pakistan To Huge Win Over Bangladesh
PAK vs BAN Highlights, World Cup 2023: Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman guided Pakistan to victory over Bangladesh.
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:October 31, 2023 09:13 pm IST
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023:Â Pakistan knocked Bangladesh out of the Cricket World Cup 2023 with a seven-wicket victory. The Babar Azam-led side first dismissed Bangladesh for 204 and then returned to overhaul the target, reaching 205 for 3 in 32.3 overs for their third win of the competition. Abdullah Shafique (68) and Fakhar Zaman (81) slammed fifties and once they were dismissed, Mohammad Rizwan (26) and Iftikar Ahmed (17) knocked off the remaining runs. Opting to bat, Mahmudullah made a 70-ball 56 but Bangladesh couldn't get any momentum as they lost wickets regularly. Litton Das (45), Mahmudullah (56), Shakib Al Hasan (43) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (25) were the other batters to reach double figures. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi (3/23) and Mohammad Wasim Jr (3/31) were the most successful bowlers with three-wicket hauls, while Haris Rauf (2/36), Iftikhar Ahmed (1/44) and Usama Mir (1/66) were also among wickets. (SCORECARD | POINTS TABLE)
Here are the Highlights of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023 match:
- 20:32 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: Victory just round the cornerA comprehensive display from Pakistan in this match and Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed had short work of the total after the fall of wickets. Just a few runs away and this will be a massive victory for Babar Azam and Co.PAK 198/3 (31 overs)
- 20:17 (IST)
- 20:08 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Second wicket!Babar Azam departs! This was the perfect chance for the Pakistan skipper to get some runs under his belt but he is caught in the deep off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Not a great news for Pakistan but the match is slowly heading towards a very predictable conclusion.PAK 167/2 (26.2 overs)
- 19:53 (IST)
- 19:36 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Big boost for PakistanIt seems like Pakistan will cruise to victory against Bangladesh today but one of the biggest positives from this match will be the boost to their Net Run Rate. With a lot of teams vying for the Top 4, NRR can end up playing a big role and a big win like this will go a long way in helping their cause.PAK 124/0 after 20 overs
- 19:27 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Double half-centuryFakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique both bring up their half-centuries and in the process, Pakistan also cross the 100-run mark. What a partnership between the two openers. A truly sensible display of batting.PAK 105/0 after 18 overs.
- 19:21 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: Important game for PakistanIt has not been a good tournament for Pakistan till now at the Cricket World Cup 2023. With just two wins, every match is extremely important for them and if they win this game, it will be a huge respite for Babar Azam and his under-pressure team.PAK 96/0 after 16.4 overs
- 19:12 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Zaman all the wayFakhar Zaman is slowly inching towards a very well-deserved half-century. He has been the top performer with the bat for Pakistan till now and his partnership with Abdullah Shafique is slowly taking the game away from Bangladesh.PAK 86/0 after 15 overs
- 18:56 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Smooth sailing12 overs almost done in the game and Pakistan are in no trouble whatsoever. The only snag in the chase has been a slight cramp for Abdullah Shafique. Other than that, both batters have played very safe cricket and nothing can really gone Bangladesh's way.PAK 59/0 (11.4 overs)
- 18:48 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: Big feat for ShakibBangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan on Tuesday surpassed Brian Lara to become the seventh-highest run-getter in the history of the Cricket World Cup. Hasan achieved this upward movement in record books during Bangladesh's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the match, Shakib struck an important 43 in 64 balls. His knock consisted of four boundaries.
- 18:40 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Smart cricketFakhar Zaman at it again! This is smart cricket from Pakistan! Cautious cricket from the openers but a loose ball was dispatched for a six by Fakhar. Both batters are batting on 20 and this partnership has done what Pakistan were hoping for.PAK 42/0 (8 overs)
- 18:32 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: No success for BangladeshThe Bangladesh pacers cannot be criticised for their line and length choices but the success has eluded them so far. The Pakistan batters have not taken much risks till now and this can prove to be a long journey for them if Pakistan keep playing this way.PAK 28/0 (6.1 overs)
- 18:19 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Not taking any risksAn odd boundary in the middle but the Pakistan batters are adamant to not commit any mistake in the early overs. A very cautious approach to this run chase and considering the fact that Bangladesh do not have a big total to defend, this can turn out to be a clever approach.PAK 16/0 (4 overs)
- 18:14 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Stat attackPakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi completed 100 ODI wickets on Tuesday, becoming the fastest pacer to do so. The young Pakistan quick achieved this record during his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. In the match, Shaheen took 3/23 in nine overs at an economy rate of 2.60. His wickets included Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossein Shanto and Mahmadullah.
- 16:26 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: WICKET!Shaheen Afridi has bowled a terrific delivery to get rid of set batter Mahmudullah. He bowled it around the good length area while going round the stumps. The ball that was shaping into Mahmudullah changed its direction after pitching and squared up the batter. As a result, the stumps were rattled to see Mahmudullah depart for 56 off 70.BAN 130/5 (30.4)
- 15:46 (IST)
- 15:39 (IST)Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh not slowing down!With two set batters at the crease, Bangladesh are ready to launch a solid onslaught. A boundary for Litton Das was followed by a massive six for Mahmudullah as Usama Mir struggles with his line and length. Both batters near their fifties as Bangladesh are close to crossing the 100-run mark.BAN 96/3 (20 overs)
- 15:31 (IST)Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Bangladesh fight backIt has been a commendable partnership between Litton Das and Mahmudullah with Bangladesh looking to build a foundation for a proper charge. Bowling has been a weak point for Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup and today will be a big test for them against a traditionally gritty opposition.BAN 81/3 (18 overs)
- 15:24 (IST)
- 15:06 (IST)Live Cricket Score: Usama Mir is back!The good news for Pakistan is that Usama Mir is fit to play again. He got his bleeding finger treated and bowled the first over of the game then. Eight runs came off it while Bangladesh also got past the score of 50 in the over.BAN 56/3 (12)
- 14:35 (IST)PAK vs BAN Live: Haris Rauf strikes!What a comeback this is from Haris Rauf! He was hit for three fours in the first five balls before the pacer returned with a superb delivery. He squared Mushfiqur Rahim up. The batter edged the ball to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.BAN 23/3 (6)