Bangladesh vs Pakistan Full Scorecard

FOUR! A daring leg spin at 89.5 kph, but Faheem Ashraf counters with an audacious reverse sweep. Despite the ball hitting the glove, the timing and placement are impeccable, rolling it along the ground through vacant space at deep third for four.

WIDE. Miles outside off, left alone.

A leg spin delivery at 88.5 kph, turning in sharply. Ashraf goes for an aggressive slog sweep, getting an inside edge while on the front foot, the ball skidding along the ground. They scamper through for a single.

Leg spin, coming in at 94.6 kph, Abbas Afridi, on the back foot, executes a semi-attacking flick with good contact and timing, keeping it grounded for a single.

SIX! What a magnificent strike under pressure! A leg spinner from the bowler, cruising in at 91.8 kph, but it's been treated with disdain. The batter, on the back foot, unleashes a powerful pull shot, the intent purely aggressive. The contact? Absolutely sublime, sending the ball soaring over the mid-wicket boundary for a maximum.

A leg spin delivery, looping in at 90.5 kph, invites the aggressive intent. Faheem Ashraf goes for a powerful slog sweep, getting on the front foot, but only manages a bottom edge. The ball takes an aerial route, but it's safe, landing in no man's land in front of long on for a single.

SIX! What a magnificent strike to the mid-wicket boundary! The leg spinner from the bowler, clocking in at 92.5 kph, was met with sheer aggression. Abbas Afridi, showing intent from the get-go, danced down the track with excellent frontfoot footwork. The lofted shot was executed with precision, the bat making clean and powerful contact with the ball, sending it sailing over the field for a glorious six.

Angling in at 129.6 kph, the ball strikes the pads as the batter attempts a semi-attacking flick off the back foot, aiming for leg side but misses. It's leg byes as the ball runs away. Bangladesh challenge for LBW! The review unfolds with tension - no bat involved, confirmed by Ultra Edge. Ball Tracking, however, shows it's clipping the leg stump. The decision from the third umpire is in - not out! The review saves the day, keeping the score at 83/7 after 15.1 overs. This partnership, though nascent, shows a glimmer of resistance.

Angled away outside off, the batsman goes onto the back foot, pushing it semi-attackingly with good contact towards point. Emon at point misfields, allowing an extra run.

At 128.9 kph, a standard delivery is driven on the back foot with attacking intent by Faheem Ashraf. Despite the good contact and solid backfoot technique, it's straight to the fielder.

At 135.2 kph, the delivery is bowled at a challenging pace, but Faheem Ashraf is up to the task. Utilizing his back foot effectively, he punches the ball with an attacking intent, showcasing excellent technique. The contact is clean, the shot grounded, reflecting his aggressive approach yet yielding no runs.

A normal delivery, bowled at a challenging line. Ashraf, showing an aggressive intent, punches it off the bac kfoot. The shot, grounded and executed with good contact, oozes power and timing. Yet, it finds the fielder.

FOUR! A short delivery at 109.5 kph, angling away. Faheem Ashraf, on his back foot, masterfully guides the ball with a semi-attacking intent. The contact is clean, the timing impeccable, sending it aerially past the fielders for a boundary. This stroke not only showcases Zaman's exquisite timing but also his ability to find gaps with precision. As the score moves to 88/7 at the end of the 16th over, this boundary brings a much-needed boost.

OUT! BOWLED! Shoriful Islam deceives with a masterful off-cutter, considerably slower. The batsman, aiming for a defensive shot on the front foot, is utterly beaten, playing and missing entirely. The ball sneaks through to hit the stumps, a sight for the bowler's eyes as the bails are dislodged. This dismissal further deepens the trouble for the side, now staggering at 88/8 in the 17th over. A brief partnership ends, leaving the tail exposed and the innings in tatters.

A sharp bouncer at 129.2 kph, angling in towards the batter. Ahmed Daniyal, showing aggressive intent, attempts a pull shot from the back foot, aiming for power. Unfortunately, the ball catches him on the arm, negating any chance of runs.

Short ball coming in at 126.7 kph, Daniyal goes quickly onto the back foot, unleashing an attacking backfoot punch. The ball, struck with good contact and excellent timing, races along the ground towards the point fielder, earning a well-deserved single.

SIX! What an extraordinary hit into the stands! A back-of-the-hand slower delivery, cruising at 102.9 kph, but the batter reads it perfectly. Faheem Ashraf, showing immense attacking intent, steps into a magnificent frontfoot lofted shot. The contact? Absolutely pristine, sending the ball sailing over the boundary for a spectacular six. Amidst a challenging match situation at 95/8 in 16.4 overs, this six brings a glimmer of hope, elevating the run rate!

A short ball, clocking in at 135.5 kph, zips through outside off. Ashraf, aiming for a defensive shot on the front foot, is utterly beaten. No contact made as the ball sails to the keeper. A tense moment, but no harm done.

DROPPED! A short ball aimed at the body, the batsman goes for an aggressive pull, hitting it off the shoulder of the bat. Despite the imperfect contact, the ball flies towards long on. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, stationed at long on, dives in an attempt to clutch the aerial threat but spills what could have been a spectacular catch. This missed opportunity allows the batters to scamper through for two runs, adding crucial runs to the scoreboard which now reads 97/8 at the end of the 17th over. This dropped chance not only keeps the partnership alive but also adds pressure on the fielding side in a tense phase of the game.

Angled away delivery, tempting the batter outside off. Ahmed Daniyal leans into a powerful square drive, frontfoot leading, making good contact. The ball races along the ground but is cut off, limiting them to a single.

FOUR! Angled away at 113.4 kph, this delivery finds its master. Faheem Ashraf, on his back foot, expertly guides it with semi-attacking intent. The contact is clean, the timing impeccable, and the ball races away to the boundary.

A clever change of pace there, a slower delivery clocking in at 117.5 kph. Ashraf, reading it well, shifts onto his back foot, presenting a solid defensive stroke. The ball makes good contact with the bat, rolling gently into the off side for a single.

A standard delivery, landing on a good length around off, sees Ahmed Daniyal confidently pushing it to the off side. Utilizing his back foot with precision, he makes good contact, sending the ball skimming across the ground for a single.

A normal delivery, angling into the pads, prompts a semi-attacking flick. Unfortunately, it hits the pads, leading to a leg bye. The back foot movement is aimed for connection, but the ball sneaks away.

A normal delivery, clocking in at 129.8 kph, directed towards mid on. Daniyal goes for an attacking lofted shot off the front foot but gets a bottom edge, sending it aerially towards mid on. Despite the aggressive intent, it only results in a single.

FOUR! A crafty googly at 87.5 kph, but Ahmed Daniyal turns it to his advantage. Leaning back, he aggressively aims for a big hit, gets an inside edge instead, and the ball races away! It's a Chinese cut, not where he intended, but the result is the same - four runs along the ground. towards fine leg The back foot play here, though unintended, worked out perfectly, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement of cricket. This boundary pushes the score to 110/8 at 18.1 overs, injecting some much-needed energy into the innings with a run rate now over 6. The partnership, albeit small, is showing signs of aggression.

Tossed up at 89.2 kph, a leg spinner just outside off. Daniyal, leaning forward in defense, is thoroughly beaten. No contact made as he plays on the front foot, aiming for control but missing the ball completely.

FOUR! A leg spinner, tossed up invitingly. The battter, seizing the moment with an attacking intent, launches into a powerful slog sweep. Front foot strides forward, making clean, solid contact, sending the ball soaring over the infield. It races away to the mid-wicket boundary, a testament to the impeccable timing and placement.

A teasing leg spin delivery at 93.1 kph, pitching and turning. Ahmed goes on the back foot for an aggressive lofted shot, but it catches the shoulder of the bat, sending it skywards. Despite the intent, it lands safely around mid-wicket, allowing them to scamper through for a single.

SIX! What a magnificent strike that is! A leg spin delivery from the bowler, looping in at 86.1 kph, but it's met with sheer aggression. Ashraf steps into it, showcasing brilliant frontfoot footwork and executes a powerful slog sweep. The intent was clear, the contact was clean, and the timing impeccable. The ball takes an aerial trajectory, flying high and far, landing well beyond the ropes at wide long for a spectacular six. This brings the score to 121/8 at 18.5 overs, signaling a potential shift in momentum at this crucial stage of the match.

OUT! BOWLED! Rishad Hossain with a masterful piece of leg spin at 93.4 kph, completely deceives the batter. Attempting a defensive shot on the front foot, the batter plays and misses, leaving the ball to do the damage. It's a sight for the bowler as the stumps are disturbed.

FOUR! A crafty off cutter, significantly slower at 118.2 kph, deceives but doesn't deter. Ahmed Daniyal, with aggressive intent, steps into a powerful frontfoot slog. The ball, making good contact off the bat, sails aerially into the gap. Timing and placement impeccable, it races away for a boundary. This shot injects momentum into the innings, taking the score to 125/9 at 19.1 overs.

OUT! CAUGHT AT DEEP MID WICKET! Mustafizur Rahman rolls his fingers over for an off cutter, deceiving the batter with a slower delivery at 117.5 kph. Daniyal, in an attempt to accelerate the innings, opts for an aggressive slog sweep. The contact is clean, the shot powered by strong frontfoot footwork, sending the ball soaring into the air. However, it's straight to Shamim Hossain at deep mid wicket, where he makes it look easy, clasping the ball with both hands. This dismissal ends a brief partnership and wraps up the innings for 125 all out in 19.2 overs. A strategic piece of bowling from Mustafizur, perfectly executed, and a crucial moment as the last wicket falls, signaling the end of the innings. BANGLADESH WIN BY 8 RUNS AND TAKE AN UNASSAILABLE 2-0 LEAD IN THE 3-MATCH SERIES!