The Pakistan Cricket Team secured their second win in the Super Four stage, booking a spot in the final against India after an 11-run victory over Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Asia Cup: Pakistan came under pressure early, as Bangladesh bowlers dominated the top and middle order. Within 11 overs, they were reduced to 49/5. Shaheen Afridi, coming in at number seven, scored a quick 19 to stabilize the innings. Mohammad Haris (31) and Mohammad Nawaz (25) then added 38 runs for the seventh wicket, helping Pakistan cross the 100-run mark on a challenging pitch.
An unbeaten 14 from Faheem Ashraf helped Pakistan reach 135/8. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed took three wickets, while Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain claimed two each.
Asia Cup: Bangladesh’s batting faltered early, with Parvez Hossain Emon dismissed for a two-ball duck in the first over. Shaheen Afridi struck again, removing Towhid Hridoy and triggering a collapse. Bangladesh’s batters also struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined spin attack. At 73/6, Shamim Hossain’s 30 offered hope, but Shaheen removed him in the 17th over, finishing with figures of 3/17. Haris Rauf then picked up crucial late wickets as Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to 124/9, sealing an 11-run victory.
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