Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: 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.
Here are the Highlights of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023 match:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.