Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, Virtual Semi-Final | Pakistan Won by 11 Runs

End of Over 20: Bangladesh 124/9

Over 20: 1b 4 0 6 0 0

BAN: 124/9 | CRR: 6.20

Pakistan hold their nerve and seal a thrilling win to reach the Asia Cup final against India!

Haris Rauf closed out the match with a superb final over despite a late flourish from Rishad Hossain. Rishad struck a four and a towering six, but the equation was always too steep. Bangladesh finish on 124/9, falling 12 runs short. Pakistan, inspired by Rauf’s triple strike and Shaheen’s early breakthroughs, complete a remarkable comeback and now set up a blockbuster clash with India in the final.

End of Over 20: Bangladesh 124/9

Over 20: 1b 4 0 6 0 0

BAN: 124/9 | CRR: 6.20

Pakistan hold their nerve and seal a thrilling win to reach the Asia Cup final against India!

Haris Rauf closed out the match with a superb final over despite a late flourish from Rishad Hossain. Rishad struck a four and a towering six, but the equation was always too steep. Bangladesh finish on 124/9, falling 12 runs short. Pakistan, inspired by Rauf’s triple strike and Shaheen’s early breakthroughs, complete a remarkable comeback and now set up a blockbuster clash with India in the final.

End of Over 19: Bangladesh 113/9

Over 19: 4 0 1 4 1 0

BAN: 113/9 | CRR: 5.94 • RRR: 23.00 • Need 23 from 6b

Bangladesh survive, but the target looks out of reach! Faheem concedes 10 runs, including two streaky boundaries.

Rishad edged one over the keeper for four, while Mustafizur joined in with a slash over backward point. There was drama when Nawaz dropped a sitter at long on, but Pakistan remain firmly in control. With 23 needed off the final over, Bangladesh need a miracle from here.

End of Over 18: Bangladesh 103/9

Over 18: 0 W 4 W 1 1

BAN: 103/9 | CRR: 5.72 • RRR: 16.50 • Need 33 from 12b

Haris Rauf strikes twice in the over! Bangladesh lose Tanzim and Taskin, and are hanging by a thread.

Rauf produced a brilliant off-cutter to castle Tanzim and followed it up by shattering Taskin’s stumps, despite the batter getting away with a streaky four earlier in the over. Mustafizur and Rishad are the last pair at the crease, with Pakistan just one wicket away from sealing the game. Bangladesh need 33 runs off the final two overs.

End of Over 17: Bangladesh 97/7

Over 17: 4 1 1lb 1 W •

BAN: 97/7 | CRR: 5.70 • RRR: 13.00 • Need 39 from 18b

Shaheen strikes again as Shamim throws it away at a crucial stage!

Shaheen Shah Afridi showed his class at the death with clever changes of pace. Tanzim gave Bangladesh hope with a crisp four through extra cover, followed by a couple of singles, but Shamim Hossain’s dismissal was a hammer blow. Trying a pre-meditated reverse lap, he toe-ended a slower bouncer straight to Talat at backward point. With Rishad Hossain joining Tanzim, Bangladesh are now 97/7 after 17 overs, needing 39 runs from just 18 balls. Pakistan are firmly in control with Shaheen finishing a brilliant spell of 4-0-17-3.

End of Over 16: Bangladesh 90/6

Over 16: • 1 1 1 1 1

BAN: 90/6 | CRR: 5.62 • RRR: 11.50 • Need 46 from 24b

Saim Ayub finishes a superb spell as Pakistan stay on top.

Saim Ayub capped off an excellent four-over spell, giving away just 16 runs and taking two key wickets. Bangladesh could only manage singles in this over, with Shamim and Tanzim rotating strike but unable to find the boundary. With the required rate now climbing above eleven an over, Pakistan hold the upper hand heading into the last four overs. Bangladesh need 46 runs from 24 balls with just four wickets in hand.

End of Over 15: Bangladesh 85/6

Over 15: 2 2 1 1 6 •

BAN: 85/6 | CRR: 5.66 • RRR: 10.20 • Need 51 from 30b

Shamim goes big to keep Bangladesh in the hunt!

Abrar Ahmed returned but Shamim Hossain kept the scoreboard moving with clever placement and aggressive intent. He picked up back-to-back twos, added a single, and then launched a towering six over wide long on to release some pressure. With Tanzim rotating strike at the other end, Bangladesh bagged 12 runs in the over. At 85/6 after 15 overs, they still need 51 runs from the last 30 balls — the chase is alive but the margin for error is shrinking.

End of Over 14: Bangladesh 73/6

Over 14: 2 1 1 1 W •

BAN: 73/6 | CRR: 5.21 • RRR: 10.50 • Need 63 from 36b

Saim Ayub strikes again! Jaker Ali departs and Bangladesh sink further.

Saim Ayub delivered another impactful over for Pakistan. Shamim collected a couple of runs and rotated strike, but the big moment came when Jaker Ali, under pressure, miscued a wild lofted shot and was caught at long off by Nawaz. Tanzim Hasan Sakib came in and saw off the last ball, but the required rate has now shot past ten. Bangladesh, six wickets down at 73/6 after 14 overs, need 63 runs from the last 36 balls with only four wickets left in hand.

End of Over 13: Bangladesh 68/5

Over 13: • 2 • 1 1 •

BAN: 68/5 | CRR: 5.23 • RRR: 9.71 • Need 68 from 42b

Nawaz keeps things tight as Bangladesh’s chase slows down.

Mohammad Nawaz maintained the squeeze with a disciplined over. Jaker Ali, already looking twitchy at the crease, managed a couple and a single but also played and missed more than once. Shamim added just one run, unable to break free from the strangle. With the required rate climbing to nearly 10 an over, Bangladesh are under mounting pressure at 68/5 after 13 overs.

End of Over 12: Bangladesh 64/5

Over 12: 1 • W • • 1 •

BAN: 64/5 | CRR: 5.33 • RRR: 9.00 • Need 72 from 48b

Saim Ayub strikes! Nurul falls as Bangladesh lose half their side.

Saim Ayub turned the tide with a big wicket in his second over. Nurul Hasan, who had struggled to accelerate, went for an expansive lofted drive but picked out Nawaz at long off, leaving Bangladesh in deep trouble. Jaker Ali joined Shamim and managed just a single, while Ayub kept the pressure on with sharp variations. Pakistan move ahead on the Forecaster for the first time as Bangladesh stumble to 64/5 after 12 overs, needing 72 from the last 48 balls.

End of Over 11: Bangladesh 62/4

Over 11: 1 • 1 1 • 1

BAN: 62/4 | CRR: 5.63 • RRR: 8.22 • Need 74 from 54b

Nawaz keeps it tight as Bangladesh crawl along in the chase.

Mohammad Nawaz mixed his lengths smartly, even drawing a big LBW shout against Shamim that went upstairs but stayed with the umpire’s call. Shamim and Nurul rotated strike with a few singles, though the pressure remains with the required rate climbing. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh are 62/4, with Shamim on 12 and Nurul on 16, needing 74 runs from 54 balls.

End of Over 10: Bangladesh 58/4

Over 10: 1 0 1 0 6 1

BAN: 58/4 | CRR: 5.80 • RRR: 7.80 • Need 78 from 60b

Shamim Hossain breaks the shackles with a big six off Abrar Ahmed.

Abrar Ahmed continued his spell but was taken on by Shamim Hossain, who slog-swept a floated delivery for a much-needed six over deep backward square. Singles were rotated otherwise, with both Nurul Hasan and Shamim adding to their scores steadily. Bangladesh end the 10th over at 58/4, right at the halfway mark, still needing 78 from the last 10 overs.

End of Over 9: Bangladesh 49/4

Over 9: 1 0 2 1 1 0

BAN: 49/4 | CRR: 5.44 • RRR: 7.90 • Need 87 from 66b

Saim Ayub bowls a steady first over, keeping Bangladesh in check.

Saim Ayub came into the attack and mixed up his lengths well, conceding just five runs in his opening over. Shamim Hossain played a cheeky reverse for a couple and added a single, while Nurul Hasan picked up a pair of singles but also survived a miscued leading edge that fell safely. No boundaries in the over meant pressure continues to mount, with Bangladesh 49/4 after 9 overs.

End of Over 8: Bangladesh 44/4

Over 8: 1 1 2 1 1 W

BAN: 44/4 | CRR: 5.50 • RRR: 7.66 • Need 92 from 72b

Mohammad Nawaz strikes in his first over, removing Mahedi Hasan.

Mohammad Nawaz came into the attack and made an immediate impact. Mahedi Hasan, after picking up a couple of runs and singles earlier in the over, attempted an inside-out lofted stroke but only managed to slice a simple catch to Hussain Talat at sweeper cover. Bangladesh slip further to 44/4 after 8 overs, with the required rate continuing to rise.

End of Over 7: Bangladesh 38/3

Over 7: 0 0 0 0 1 1

BAN: 38/3 | CRR: 5.42 • RRR: 7.53 • Need 98 from 78b

Abrar Ahmed starts tightly, giving nothing away in his first over.

Abrar Ahmed was introduced and immediately put the brakes on Bangladesh’s scoring. Nurul Hasan struggled to pick Abrar’s variations, surviving a couple of nervy moments before scratching out a single. Mahedi Hasan managed just one run with a sweep, but otherwise the batters looked tentative. A tidy over from the leg-spinner means Bangladesh remain 38/3 after 7 overs, with the required rate slowly creeping up.

End of Over 6: Bangladesh 36/3

Over 6: W 6 0 0 1 0

BAN: 36/3 | CRR: 6.00 • RRR: 7.14 • Need 100 from 84b

Haris Rauf removes Saif Hassan before Nurul Hasan swings wildly for an unexpected six.

Bangladesh’s promising start took another hit as Saif Hassan chipped a leading edge to Saim Ayub at backward point, giving Haris Rauf his first wicket. New batter Nurul Hasan brought instant chaos, edging a flick that sailed for six over deep third, before surviving a close caught-behind appeal down leg. Mahedi Hasan stayed cautious, but Pakistan’s pacers are firmly in control. Bangladesh are now 36/3 after 6 overs, staring at mounting pressure in the chase.

End of Over 4: Bangladesh 23/1

Over 4: 0 6 0 0 4 0

BAN: 23/1 | CRR: 5.75 • RRR: 7.06 • Need 113 from 96b

Saif Hassan takes on Haris Rauf with a six and a four in the over.

Rauf’s first over proved expensive as Saif Hassan unleashed his aggressive strokes. He picked up a massive six over deep backward square and then carved a four over backward point, showing his intent. Rauf even went for a review late in the over, convinced of an edge, but the replays showed a clear gap between bat and ball. Bangladesh move to 23/1 after 4 overs, with Saif looking in dangerous touch.

End of Over 3: Bangladesh 13/1

Over 3: 2 0 0 0 0 2

BAN: 13/1 | CRR: 4.33 • RRR: 7.23 • Need 123 from 102b

Shaheen Shah Afridi keeps Bangladesh in check with a tight over.

Afridi continued to trouble Towhid Hridoy with movement and changes of pace. Hridoy managed two doubles – one past cover and another dabbed past backward point – but otherwise struggled to find gaps. Bangladesh are 13/1 after 3 overs, with Afridi giving little away in his opening spell. The chase still needs steady acceleration.

End of Over 2: Bangladesh 9/1

Over 2: 0 1 1 0 6 0

BAN: 9/1 | CRR: 4.50 • RRR: 7.05 • Need 127 from 108b

Saif Hassan breaks free with a towering six off Faheem!

Faheem Ashraf came on from the other end, and Saif Hassan quickly released the pressure. After a couple of dots, he muscled a length ball over mid-on for the first six of the innings. Towhid Hridoy got off the mark with a cut to third man, while Saif rotated the strike with a single. Bangladesh end the second over at 9/1, with Saif showing intent after a cautious start.

End of Over 1: Bangladesh 1/1

Over 1: 0 0 1 0 W 0

BAN: 1/1 | CRR: 1.00 • RRR: 7.10 • Need 135 from 114b

Shaheen Afridi strikes early! Emon departs without scoring.

Shaheen Afridi wasted no time in making an impact. After probing with movement and bounce, he had Emon mistiming a pull to deep backward square where Nawaz took a sharp catch. The left-armer celebrated in trademark style as Bangladesh slipped to 0/1. Saif Hassan managed to get off the mark with a streaky single, while Hridoy survived a sharp delivery last ball. Bangladesh finish the first over at 1/1, already under pressure in their chase of 135.

End of Over 20: Pakistan 135/8

Over 20: 0 1w 4 2 0 2 2

PAK: 135/8 | CRR: 6.75

Faheem finishes strong! Pakistan end on 135 after a scrappy final flourish.

Mustafizur was given the last over but couldn’t quite nail his yorkers. Faheem Ashraf made the most of it, slashing a four over short third and running hard between the wickets to collect twos. Despite a couple of mistimed shots, Faheem’s unbeaten 14 off 9 balls lifted Pakistan to 135/8. This is exactly the lowest total Pakistan have previously defended in a T20I against Bangladesh — a fitting marker as they head into the chase.

End of Over 19: Pakistan 124/8

Over 19: 6 W 2 0 1 1

PAK: 124/8 | CRR: 6.52

Taskin strikes again! Nawaz departs after a quick 25, but Pakistan edge past 120.

Nawaz began the over with a massive six over square leg, but Taskin hit back immediately. Going fuller outside off, he drew Nawaz into a big shot and Emon held a fine catch back-pedaling from extra cover. Nawaz’s brisk 25 off 15 gave Pakistan some late momentum, but his dismissal left them vulnerable. Haris Rauf chipped in with a couple of runs, and Faheem ensured he kept strike for the final over. Pakistan move to 124/8 after 19 overs.

End of Over 18: Pakistan 114/7

Over 18: 6 1 W 1 1w 1 2

PAK: 114/7 | CRR: 6.33

Mahedi Hasan strikes back! Haris falls after a fighting 31.

Nawaz opened the over with a towering six over the sightscreen, but Mahedi responded brilliantly. Haris, trying to go downtown, smashed one back at the bowler, and Mahedi held on to a sharp return catch. With Haris gone for 31, Pakistan lost their seventh wicket. Faheem Ashraf joined Nawaz and picked up a couple of runs towards the end. Despite the setback, Pakistan managed 12 runs in the over and reached 114/7 after 18 overs.

End of Over 17: Pakistan 102/6

Over 17: 1 0 2 1 1w 2 1

PAK: 102/6 | CRR: 6.00

Drama in the middle! Nawaz and Haris almost ran themselves out but Pakistan scrape through.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib completed his spell with another mixed over. Nawaz picked singles and twos, but the big moment came when a terrible mix-up left both batters stranded at the same end. Luckily for Pakistan, a poor throw saved them. Haris added a couple more with a square drive, and with a wide included, eight runs came from the over. Pakistan reach 102/6 after 17 overs, with Haris on 31* and Nawaz on 11*.

End of Over 16: Pakistan 94/6

Over 16: 1 2 0 0 2 6

PAK: 94/6 | CRR: 5.87

Haris breaks loose! A fine lap shot for six lights up the over.

Mustafizur returned for his third over and mixed it up with slower balls and short deliveries, but Haris found his rhythm. Nawaz started with a single, before Haris ran hard for twos and then capped off the over with a superb lap over fine leg for six. Pakistan added 11 runs in this over, taking their score to 94/6 after 16 overs, with Haris leading the charge on 28*.

End of Over 15: Pakistan 83/6

Over 15: 4 1 0 1 1 1

PAK: 83/6 | CRR: 5.53

Haris finds the gap for four as Pakistan look to rebuild.

Rishad Hossain completed his spell with another probing over, but Mohammad Haris gave Pakistan a boost with a crisp pull between deep mid-wicket and long on for four. Nawaz and Haris rotated the strike smartly thereafter, adding singles to keep the board ticking. Rishad finished with excellent figures of 4-0-18-2, causing plenty of problems for Pakistan. After 15 overs, Pakistan are 83/6, relying on Haris and Nawaz to build a partnership.

End of Over 14: Pakistan 75/6

Over 14: 6 0 W 0 0 4

PAK: 75/6 | CRR: 5.35

Shaheen’s fireworks end as Taskin removes him, Nawaz survives a drop and finds a boundary.

Taskin Ahmed struck in his comeback over, ending Shaheen Shah Afridi’s entertaining cameo. After Shaheen launched him for a towering six over mid-wicket, Taskin responded with a knee-high full toss that Shaheen miscued to Jaker Ali at mid-wicket. Nawaz then walked in and rode his luck as Emon dropped a simple chance on the boundary, the ball slipping through his hands for four. Ten runs and a wicket in the over, leaving Pakistan 75/6 after 14 overs, with Haris and Nawaz now at the crease.

End of Over 13: Pakistan 65/5

Over 13: 1 2 6 0 0 1

PAK: 65/5 | CRR: 5.00

Shaheen goes big! A massive six lifts Pakistan’s scoring rate.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib returned but faced the full force of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s intent. After Haris picked up a single early, Shaheen launched a towering 95m six over cow corner to jolt the crowd to life. He also added a streaky couple and nudged another single to close the over. Tanzim mixed in slower balls and even beat Shaheen a couple of times, but the left-hander’s fearless approach fetched ten runs. Pakistan moved to 65/5 after 13 overs, with Shaheen looking dangerous.

End of Over 12: Pakistan 55/5

Over 12: 0 0 2 1 0 1

PAK: 55/5 | CRR: 4.58

Shaheen survives multiple chances as Pakistan crawl forward.

Rishad Hossain continued to trouble Pakistan with his variations, but Shaheen Shah Afridi lived dangerously. He was dropped twice and also survived an lbw review on umpire’s call. Despite the close calls, he added three runs, including a mistimed loft straight down the ground. Haris rotated strike late in the over, nudging one off his pads to retain strike. Just four runs came, but the over was full of drama as Pakistan inched to 55/5 after 12 overs.

End of Over 11: Pakistan 51/5

Over 11: 0 1 1 1 W 1w 1

PAK: 51/5 | CRR: 4.63

Mustafizur strikes! Salman falls to a smart review as Pakistan slip further.

Mustafizur Rahman made an immediate impact in his second over. After keeping things tight, he dismissed Salman Agha, who edged a cutter behind to Jaker Ali. The decision was confirmed on review, giving Mustafizur his 151st T20I wicket. Haris looked busy with singles, while Shaheen Shah Afridi got off the mark after being welcomed with a wayward bouncer called wide. Just five runs and a big wicket in the over, leaving Pakistan struggling at 51/5 after 11 overs.

End of Over 10: Pakistan 46/4

Over 10: 0 1 4 1 2 2

PAK: 47/4 | CRR: 4.70

Haris breaks free with a fine boundary, but Bangladesh keep the pressure on.

Mahedi Hasan returned for his third over and found Salman and Haris looking to rotate. After a watchful start, Haris capitalized on a rare loose delivery down leg to collect a much-needed four. Salman ran hard between the wickets, adding two doubles to push Pakistan closer to fifty. Ten runs from the over, and the pair looked more settled, with the partnership beginning to take shape at 47/4 after 10 overs. Bangladesh, though, still hold the upper hand with early breakthroughs.

End of Over 9: Pakistan 37/4

Over 9: W 2 1 0 1 0

PAK: 37/4 | CRR: 4.11

Rishad Hossain strikes again! Pakistan lose their fourth wicket.

Talat’s dismissal summed up Pakistan’s troubles – a short, wide ball cut uppishly and brilliantly taken by Saif Hassan at backward point. Rishad celebrated his second wicket as Haris walked in at No.6. Haris opened his account with a couple of sweeps, but the spinner kept control with sharp turn and bounce. Just four runs came off the over, leaving Pakistan reeling at 37/4 after 9 overs. Salman Agha remains the key as Bangladesh tighten the screws.

End of Over 8: Pakistan 33/3

Over 8: 1 0 2 1 0 0

PAK: 33/3 | CRR: 4.12

Tanzim Sakib keeps things tight as Pakistan continue to crawl after the early blows.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib returned for his second over and maintained pressure with a mix of hard lengths and slower variations. Hussain Talat managed to flick a couple of runs and pick up a single, while Salman Agha punched one to point but otherwise found the fielders. A sharp bouncer at the end was left alone, though Salman thought it was worth a wide. Pakistan move to 33/3 after eight overs, their rebuild still cautious and watchful against disciplined Bangladeshi bowling.

End of Over 7: Pakistan 29/3

Over 7: 1 1 W 0 0 0

PAK: 29/3 | CRR: 4.14

Rishad Hossain strikes in his first over, removing Fakhar Zaman to deepen Pakistan’s troubles.

Brought on straight after the powerplay, Rishad Hossain made an immediate impact. After conceding a couple of singles, he tempted Fakhar Zaman with a floated leg-spinner. Fakhar looked to go inside out, but with the ball spinning in, he ended up hitting straighter than intended and picked out long off perfectly. Hussain Talat, new at the crease, played out a string of dots as Pakistan’s innings stalled further. At 29/3 after seven overs, Bangladesh hold a firm grip with wickets and dot-ball pressure.

End of Over 6: Pakistan 27/2

Over 6: 0 1 0 1 4 0

PAK: 27/2 | CRR: 4.50

Salman Agha takes on Mustafizur with a stylish loft, but Pakistan’s powerplay ends on a cautious note.

Mustafizur Rahman brought his variations straight away, mixing slower yorkers and short-of-length deliveries to keep the batters guessing. Fakhar Zaman struggled to find rhythm against the cutters, while Salman Agha looked more confident, dancing down the track to lift a neat boundary over extra cover. Pakistan finish the powerplay at 27/2, with Fakhar on 12 and Salman on 11. Bangladesh will be happier with the position, having removed both openers early and kept the scoring rate under control.

End of Over 5: Pakistan 21/2

Over 5: 0 4 1 1 0 0

PAK: 21/2 | CRR: 4.20

Fakhar Zaman finds the fence again, but Bangladesh keep Pakistan in check.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib entered the attack and was welcomed with a flicked boundary by Fakhar Zaman, who looked to break the shackles with some aggressive intent. Fakhar added a single but also missed a couple of ambitious swings against Sakib’s variations. Salman Agha chipped in with a run, but the over remained under control for Bangladesh despite the early four. Pakistan reach 21/2 after five overs, with Fakhar on 11 and Salman on 6, still searching for momentum after the early double strike.

End of Over 4: Pakistan 15/2

Over 4: 0 1 0 0 1 4

PAK: 15/2 | CRR: 3.75

Salman Agha breaks free with a confident boundary as Pakistan try to steady the innings.

Mahedi Hasan continued from the other end and kept things tight until Salman Agha opened up. After nudging a single to get off the mark, Salman finished the over in style by lofting a crisp boundary over mid off — Pakistan’s first authoritative shot of the innings. Fakhar Zaman scratched around for another single but still struggled for timing against Mahedi’s variations. Pakistan move to 15/2 after four overs, with Salman looking more assured alongside Fakhar as they attempt to rebuild after the early blows.

End of Over 3: Pakistan 9/2

Over 3: 0 0 0 0 4 0

PAK: 9/2 | CRR: 3.00

Fakhar Zaman edges Pakistan forward with a streaky boundary, but Bangladesh maintain control.

Taskin Ahmed kept the pressure on with a testing over, mixing bounce and angle from around the wicket. Fakhar Zaman, after surviving a series of dots, finally broke free with an inside edge that narrowly missed the stumps and raced away for four. Other than that slice of luck, Bangladesh held their lines well, conceding just four runs in the over. Pakistan remain in trouble at 9/2 after three overs, with Fakhar on 5 and captain Salman Agha yet to score. Taskin has been relentless, backed up by Mahedi’s early strike, as Bangladesh dominate the powerplay so far.

End of Over 2: Pakistan 5/2

Over 2: 0 0 1 W 0 0

PAK: 5/2 | CRR: 2.50

Mahedi Hasan strikes with his very first over! Saim Ayub falls for another duck as Pakistan stumble further.

Spin was introduced early, and Mahedi Hasan delivered instantly. Saim Ayub, desperate to break free, danced down the track but only managed to loft a simple catch to mid on — his fourth duck of the tournament. Pakistan’s top order woes deepened, leaving them reeling at 5/2 after two overs. Fakhar Zaman managed a single, while captain Salman Agha survived a probing arm-ball to close the over. Bangladesh, with Taskin and Mahedi striking in consecutive overs, have put Pakistan firmly on the back foot.

End of Over 1: Pakistan 4/1

Over 1: 0 0 4 W 0 0

PAK: 4/1 | CRR: 4.00

Taskin Ahmed strikes in his first over! Farhan departs, and Pakistan lose an early wicket.

Taskin Ahmed made an immediate impact, claiming his 100th T20I wicket by removing Sahibzada Farhan. Farhan looked promising with a cracking boundary through the covers, but perished soon after, slicing a fuller ball to backward point. The Bangladesh camp erupted in celebration as Pakistan slipped to 4/1. Saim Ayub, yet to score, survived Taskin’s probing lines while Fakhar Zaman is the new man at the crease. Taskin’s fiery start has given Bangladesh the upper hand early on.

Team Line-ups

Pakistan and Bangladesh announce their Playing XIs for the match.

Toss Update

Bangladesh win the toss and elect to bowl first.

It’s time for the toss and no Litton for Bangladesh still. The coin comes down as heads, and Bangladesh will bowl first. He says that they have been doing well bowling first and that they intend to continue doing the same. He adds that the pitch is dry. Before the tournament, the mindset was to win the tournament and that has not changed. Saifuddin, Nasum and Tanzid are not playing. Mahedi, Taskin and Nurul come in.

Pitch Report

Waqar Younis and Simon Doull on the pitch: Grass covering for seamers, cooler weather.

There is a nice covering of grass on this surface and there may be a bit of movement for the seamers early. The weather has changed today, notes Waqar Younis, with the weather not being as hot. A bit of moisture in the air too, and Simon Doull chimes in, saying the ball will swing and seam early. Getting through the powerplay, without losing too many wickets, and teams may be able to cash in later.

Match Status

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