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Match Summary: ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Pakistan vs Bangladesh
The rivalry between the Pakistan and Bangladesh national cricket teams has always been thrilling. Moreover, showcasing incredible talent and determination in various game formats. Their encounters have often been highly competitive, with close finishes and dramatic moments. Here, we look at the most recent encounters between Pakistan and Bangladesh, including their thrilling matches in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super 8 Group Stage, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2024
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Umpires: Marais Erasmus, Aleem Dar
Third Umpire: Chris Gaffaney
Match Referee: David Boon
Team Summary
In this crucial Super 8 clash, Pakistan emerged victorious against Bangladesh in a highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup encounter. Pakistan’s bowlers were in excellent form, restricting Bangladesh to a modest total, while their batting lineup, led by captain Babar Azam, took charge in the chase.
Match Highlights
Pakistan Innings: after opting to bowl first, Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to a total of 130/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali led the bowling attack with excellent spells. Pakistan’s chase was straightforward as they comfortably reached the target, with key contributions from Babar Azam (44) and Mohammad Rizwan (38*).
Bangladesh Innings: Bangladesh faced some early setbacks, losing wickets regularly. Shakib Al Hasan was the top scorer with 31 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide any substantial partnerships. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi (3/17), kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
Squads for the Match
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh Playing XI
Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Full Scorecard
Bangladesh Innings:
| Batter | Runs | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Litton Das (wk) | 11 | 2 | 0 | 61.11 | b Afridi |
| Shakib Al Hasan (c) | 31 | 3 | 0 | 106.67 | c Rizwan b Ali |
| Nazmul Hossain Shanto | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 | c Babar b Afridi |
| Mahmudullah | 17 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 | b Afridi |
| Afif Hossain | 14 | 1 | 1 | 73.68 | c Rizwan b Ali |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 9 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 | b Ali |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | b Afridi |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Babar b Ali |
| Taskin Ahmed | 7 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 | b Hasan Ali |
| Shoriful Islam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | c Rizwan b Afridi |
| Extras | 9 | ||||
| Total | 130/8 | 10 | 1 | (20 overs) |
Pakistan Innings
| Batter | Runs | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Babar Azam (c) | 44 | 5 | 1 | 123.00 | c Shakib b Taskin |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 38* | 3 | 0 | 114.63 | Not out |
| Fakhar Zaman | 22 | 3 | 0 | 110.00 | b Shoriful |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 12 | 1 | 1 | 85.71 | b Shakib |
| Shoaib Malik | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | c Saifuddin b Mustafizur |
| Haider Ali | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | b Shoriful |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 | c Saifuddin b Taskin |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 7 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | c Shakib b Taskin |
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 | b Shoriful |
| Haris Rauf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | b Taskin |
| Extras | 2 | ||||
| Total | 130/10 | 13 | 1 | (19.5 overs) |
Outcome: Pakistan won by 6 wickets, securing a vital Super 8 victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s bowlers held Bangladesh to a modest total, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan anchored the chase, keeping Pakistan on track for a smooth finish.
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Key Performers
- Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi – 3/17, Babar Azam – 44 runs
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan – 31 runs, Shaheen Shah Afridi – 3/17
Conclusion:
This Pakistan vs Bangladesh encounter showcased some excellent cricket, mainly from Pakistan’s bowlers, who ensured Bangladesh was restricted to a low total. Babar Azam’s captaincy and composed batting were instrumental in leading his team to a comfortable victory. The match further solidified Pakistan’s position as a strong contender in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Moreover, Bangladesh will look to improve its performance in future games.
