At the Gaddafi Stadium on September 6, Pakistan's Babar Azam team stunned Bangladesh with a dramatic seven-wicket victory to start the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2023.
Having won the toss and chosen to bat first, Bangladesh was bowled out for a disappointing 193 runs in 38.4 overs. Bangladesh's captain Shakib Al Hasan (53) and wicketkeeper-batter Mushfique Rahim (64), both of whom scored half-centuries, were crucial players. Pakistan's bowling assault was led by Haris Pauf and Naseem Shah, who each took four and three wickets.
Men in Green successfully surpassed the mark in 39.3 overs thanks to outstanding batting performances by Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan. The wicketkeeper-batter played an unbeaten 79-ball 63 runs, including seven boundaries and one maximum, while the opening batter scored 78 runs off 84 deliveries. Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mehidy Hasan each claimed one wicket
Brief scores: Bangladesh 193 in 38.4 overs (Mushfiqur Rahim 64, Shakib Al Hasan 53; Haris Rauf 4-19, Naseem Shah 3-34) lost to Pakistan 194/3 in 39.3 overs (Iman-ul-Haq 78, Mohammad Rizwan 63*; Shoriful Islam 1-24) by 7 wickets