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Pakistan captain Babar Azam's performance has come under scanner in the ongoing World Cup 2023 and his latest failure came against Bangladesh where he could only notch 9 off 16 balls.

Babar Azam of Pakistan looks on during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Pakistan & Bangladesh Net Sessions at Eden Gardens on October 30, 2023 in Kolkata, India.

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Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja reveals reason behind Babar Azam's 'jittery' form in World Cup 2023, says 'everytime he has...'

Babar Azam has endured a substandard World Cup so far, scoring just 216 runs in seven matches at a below-par average of 30.85 and a strike rate of 77.69.&nbsp;

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Shahid Afridi drops another huge statement on Babar Azam, cites Kohli and Rahul's example to prove his point

Shaheen Afridi achieved a significant milestone in his career on October 31, becoming the fastest paceman to claim 100 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in just his 51st match.

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'He is my hero. My effort is to play cricket like him': Shaheen Afridi reveals his idol and it's not Wasim or Waqar

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi spoke passionately, urging PCB chief Zaka Ashraf to concentrate on his administrative responsibilities and refrain from engaging with media outlets.

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WATCH: More drama in Pakistan cricket, Shahid Afridi tears into Zaka Ashraf on live TV, defends Babar Azam; video viral

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian team swiftly and convincingly chased down the target, accomplishing their most emphatic World Cup victory over Pakistan to date.

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul of India celebrate victory after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 match between India and Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India.

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Fakhar Zaman's big revelation: India defeat weighed heavily on Pakistan's World Cup spirits

Fakhar Zaman in the post-match presentation admitted that he had too many failures before the 81-run knock he played against Bangladesh in must-win game.

Ravi Shastri, Waqar Younis and Shane Watson react to Fakhar Zaman's massive six (Screengrab: Twitter)

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Fakhar Zaman’s massive six makes Ravi Shastri, Waqar Younis and Shane Watson’s jaws drop in commentary box, watch video

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan registered his highest score in the ongoing World Cup 2023 after practising in Dhaka before the Pakistan clash.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan in the post-match presentation after seven-wicket loss to Pakistan (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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'Luckily I got some runs, feeling better now': Shakib Al Hasan after defeat to Pakistan knocked them out World Cup semi-final race

World Cup 2023: In his comeback match, Fakhar Zaman scored 81 runs from 74 balls to lead Pakistan to an easy seven-wicket win over Bangladesh

Fakhar Zaman hits a shot during Pakistan's run chase against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata (Getty Images)

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Fakhar's comeback knock, Shaheen's thrifty three-fer help Pakistan end losing streak, beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets to keep semis hope alive

DRS caused confusion again in World Cup 2023 but Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan provided comical relief in the middle during Bangladesh's innings.

Mohammad Rizwan asks Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed whether he is out or not (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Amid DRS confusion, Mohammad Rizwan asks Taskin Ahmed if he is out or not, hilarious video goes viral

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has not been in the best of forms as he has leaked boundaries in the World Cup 2023 despite being among the wickets.

Babar Azam pulls Haris Rauf's hair after he takes Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Watch: Babar Azam shows never-seen-before avatar as he pulls Haris Rauf's hair while celebrating Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Stats

Match 31, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

BAN • 1st inn
204/10

PAK • 1st inn
205/3

BATTER

Abdullah Shafique
lbw b Mehidy Hasan

Fakhar Zaman
c Towhid Hridoy b Mehidy Hasan

Babar Azam (C)
c Mahmudullah b Mehidy Hasan

Mohammad Rizwan (W)
not out

Iftikhar Ahmed
not out

Yet To bat

Saud Shakeel

Agha Salman

Shaheen Afridi

Usama Mir

Mohammad Wasim

Haris Rauf

BOWLER

Taskin Ahmed

Shoriful Islam

Mehidy Hasan

Mustafizur Rahman

Shakib Al Hasan

Najmul Hossain Shanto