ADELAIDE: Bangladesh were restricted to 127 for the loss of eight wickets by Pakistan, despite being given benefits of two dropped catches and two missed run outs, thus setting a target of 128 runs in what has become a crucial quarterfinal of the World Cup event. Shaheen Shah Afridi had his career best 4-22 in the must-win match for Pakistan.
Pakistan desperately want to win their final Super 12 encounter against Bangladesh today to stay alive in the hunt for a semi-final berth at the T20 World Cup.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh’s steady progress in the first 10 overs was first dented by Shadab Khan. Shaheen Afridi then took over in the death overs, completing his first four-wicket haul as Pakistan turned the screws on the batters.
Bangladesh ended up being limited to a score of 127/8. Opener Najmul Hossain Shanto remained top-scorer for Bangladesh with 54 runs off 48 balls while Afif Hossian was unbeaten on 24.
Bangladesh need a solid bowling performance to reach the semis.
Bangladesh have made three changes in their playing eleven as Shoriful Islam, Yasir Ali and Hasan Mahmud out and Soumya Sarkar, Nasum Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain come in their place.
