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Bangladesh all out at 193 against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4
Pakistan's bowling attack proved to be a formidable force, relentlessly pressuring the Bangladesh batters, resulting in a steady procession of players making their way back to the pavilion.
Lahore: In the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh faced a formidable challenge against Pakistan as they were bowled out for a total of 193 runs in the 39th over. This thrilling encounter took place at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan's bowling attack proved to be a formidable force, relentlessly pressuring the Bangladesh batters, resulting in a steady procession of players making their way back to the pavilion. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were particularly outstanding, maintaining consistent pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen throughout the innings.
Haris Rauf, in a remarkable display of skill, claimed four crucial wickets, while Naseem Shah contributed significantly with three wickets of his own. Shaheen Shah, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed also chipped in with one wicket each to further cement Pakistan's dominance on the field.
In the face of this relentless bowling onslaught, only a couple of Bangladeshi batsmen managed to make notable contributions. Mushfiqur Rehman showcased his skills with a resilient 64 off 87 balls, while Shakib Al Hasan added 53 runs off 57 balls. Unfortunately, none of the other batters could stay at the crease long enough to propel Bangladesh to a more competitive position in the match.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in what promised to be a challenging encounter against Pakistan.