Pakistan’s bowlers exhibited a formidable performance, creating an early setback for the Bangladesh cricket team in the 31st match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Despite Pakistan’s slim chance of securing a spot in the semifinals, their relentless bowling attack managed to dismantle the Bangladesh top-order, applying pressure from the onset of the match.
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh encountered an early blow as Tanzid Hasan (0) fell for a duck, succumbing to the skillful delivery of Shaheen Shah Afridi. The loss of the early wicket intensified the pressure on the team led by Shakib Al Hasan.
Shaheen Shah Afridi continued to assert his dominance, claiming the dismissal of Najmul Hasan Shanto (4), who could only muster a boundary before his departure.
Experienced campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim (5), currently enduring a challenging phase, found himself outfoxed by Haris Rauf’s delivery.
However, a resilient partnership between Litton Das and the seasoned Mahmudullah provided a glimmer of hope for the Bangladesh side, as they aimed to steer their team out of the challenging situation.
The promising 79-run partnership off 89 balls was eventually disrupted by Iftikhar Ahmed, who managed to puzzle Litton Das with his deceptive delivery.
