T20 World Cup: Pakistan's emphatic win over Bangladesh secures semi-final berth
Pakistan won by 5 wickets with 11 balls to spare
Match 41 of the T20 World Cup 2022 between Pakistan and Bangladesh took place in Kolkata on Sunday, 6th November 2022. The match had several highlights:
- Pakistan won by 5 wickets with 11 balls to spare.
- Shaheen Afridi was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.
- With this win, Pakistan secured their place in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022.
Pakistan's victory over Bangladesh was a crucial one. Following a string of close finishes, they have now clinched a spot in the tournament's knockout phase. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is eliminated from the competition. Pakistan's victory highlighted their determination and skill, and they will be a force to be reckoned with in the semi-final.
The match was a thrilling one, with both teams fighting hard. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their decision paid off as they restricted Bangladesh to a total of 127 runs. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 22 runs. Bangladesh's innings was anchored by Shakib Al Hasan, who scored a gritty 50 off 45 balls.
In response, Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got the team off to a solid start. However, Bangladesh fought back and took wickets at regular intervals. Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz then steadied the innings and guided Pakistan to victory. Ahmed scored 25 valuable runs off 23 balls, while Nawaz remained unbeaten on 25 off 18 balls.
Pakistan's win was a result of their all-around performance. Their bowlers restricted Bangladesh to a low total, and their batsmen chased it down with relative ease. They will now face New Zealand in the semi-final on Wednesday, 9th November 2022. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their performance in the tournament but can take heart from the fact that they have a young and talented team that can only improve in the future.
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