ADELAIDE: Pakistan won its most crucial match of the tournament, beat Bangladesh by five wickets to reach Semifinal of the World Cup T20 event in what has been branded as ‘miracle’ by spectators. This is the 6th time Pakistan have reached the Semi Finals stage in Men’s T20 World Cups, the most by any team.
Into the semis! The fans are elated. pic.twitter.com/LiBVqzHaTO
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 6, 2022
Chasing a target of 128 runs, Pakistan reached target in 18.1 overs for the loss of five wickets.
Pakistan again were scratchy in the chase losing five wickets before finishing with 128/5 in 18.1 overs.
The opening pair of Babar Azam (25) and Mohammad Rizwan (32) led a slow but solid start adding 57 runs in 10.2 overs. However, both departed in quick succession giving Bangladesh a glimmer of hope. But the target was never going to be threatening unless a batting collapse which didn’t happen.
Nawaz was promoted up in the order to score faster, however couldn’t prove to be lucky charm. He departed after scoring 4 runs on 11 deliveries. Mohammad Haris made difference with his intent, amazing and sensible batting. He scored scored 31 runs off 18 balls.
Also read: T20WC: Bangladesh set 128 runs target for Pakistan in crucial quarterfinal
Shaheen Afridi has been named Player of the Match for his superb 4-22.
.@iShaheenAfridi's tremendous spell (4️⃣-2️⃣2️⃣) to help the team qualify for the semi-finals earns him the player of the match award ????#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup | #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/M6kmHKC1mN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 6, 2022
It is interesting to mention here that Pakistan had begun the Super 12s with back-to-back defeats but now found themselves in the semi-finals. Pakistan have now join India, New Zealand and England in the semis of the T20 World Cup 2022.
From no where to straight into Semi-Final ????????
This is why Naseer Hussain said ⬇️
One minute down next minute ????#T20worldcup #PakvsBan pic.twitter.com/J6MvVA2p4l
— Malik. (@NavazMalik) November 6, 2022
