Pakistan vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Fakhar (81), Shafique (68) fire PAK to thumping 7-wicket victory

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Pakistan and Bangladesh are both on a torrid run of losses and both captains will be looking to turn their fortunes around as the two sides clash at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Toss: Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat

Bangladesh have nothing to lose says captain Shakib Al Hasan

We will bat first, looks like a dry wicket, we played the last game here, it was slow and there was turn. We have nothing to lose, we have to play well in the first 10 overs and hopefully we can go from there. We haven’t been consistent enough, we have been doing bits and pieces but haven’t performed collectively and that has been disappointing. There isn’t much difference between in here and Dhaka in terms of culture so hopefully we will have some good support.

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh Captain)

Three changes for Pakistan as they look to turn their fortunes around

We would also like to bat first. There might be some swing in it early on because there is some moisture in it. Last match we were good in all three departments. There was some good energy. I am also waiting for a big innings, I will try to convert into a hundred. Three changes, Imam, Shadab and Nawaz out, Fakhar, Salman and Usama in.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Playing XIs

Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan k(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Haris Rauf.

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam.

Pitch Report and Conditions at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Nasser Hussain and Shane Watson, point out in their pitch report that the dimensions are 59m and 69m side boundaries, it's 74m straight down the ground.

The surface: We saw a lot of turn and bounce in the last game, but that was on a different pitch. The wicket they're playing today looks very dry with no moisture at all.

The verdict: It should turn a bit and bring the spinners into play. Will be a bit of a challenge for the batters.

Shaheen Shah Afridi is just one wicket away from 100 ODI scalps!

Big achievement for me and for Pakistan (on being on the cusp of 100 wickets). I still remember my debut match and now I’m close to 100 wickets. I’m happy and looking forward to it. (On the previous game) As a team we collapsed, you win as a team and lose as a team. We gave our best but result is not in our hand. We performed our best but a loss is a loss, we will try our best in the next three games. There isn’t much swing early on, length is crucial. We saw hard length is very important and that’s what we’ve been trying as a bowling group. Wasim was struggling in the past but the way he bowled in the nets and proved himself was a good sign for Pakistan. He proved that he can play when he got the chance.

Shaheen Shah Afridi (13 wickets at CWC 2023)

Other news from Cricket World Cup 2023

The calm and collective batting effort of the Afghanistan team has found its own set of admirers so far but head coach Jonathan Trott has set the next target for his players -- someone needs to bat deep and score a hundred in the tournament. Read the full story here.

Suryakumar's superior performance will put Shreyas Iyer's slot in danger once Hardik Pandya is back and firing - Read the full story.

Meanwhile, around 70,000 supporters will be provided with free 'Virat Kohli masks' to cheer the ace batter on his 35th birthday, which coincides with India's World Cup game against South Africa at the Eden Gardens on November 5. - Check out the story here.

Cut from the old cloth

Madhu Jawali observes, "There is a certain casualness about Shami that’s endearing. He is a throwback to the laidback era when cricketers never avoided eye contact, didn’t mind indulging scribes and carried no air of being an international star."

Check out the full story here.

India's Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of England's Moeen Ali during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and England.

All set for the start!

We're done with the national anthems as Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan walk out to open the batting for Bangladesh.

The man on the cusp of 100 ODI wickets, Shaheen Shah Afridi has the new ball in hand with two men at slip.

Over 1: Bangladesh 0/1

0.6 - No run, wicket-maiden from Shaheen! What a wonderful way to celebrate his 100th ODI scalp.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

0.5 - WICKET! Tanzid Hasan lbw b Shaheen Afridi 0 (5)

Wicket no. 100 in ODIs for Afridi! He angles it into Tanzid who looks to flick but doesn't get his bat across in time as it hits him just above the knee roll. Tanzid reviews, and there's no bat involved. Ball-tracking shows impact on wickets is 'Umpire's Call' so Bangladesh retain the review but lose the opener who walks back on a duck.

0.4 - No run, full from Afridi and Tanzid pushes it out to point.

0.3 - No run, Tanzid leans across and looks to drive but it comes off the inside half of the bat.

0.2 - No run, shorter this time to Tanzid who gets on the back foot to defend.

0.1 - No run, bit of outside movement from Shaheen as Tanzid looks to drive but is beaten.

Over 2: Bangladesh 5/1

1.6 - FOUR! Shanto plays a very late dab to squeeze it past a diving backward point and get off the mark with a boundary.

1.5 - 1 run, Das tucks it to square leg to get off the mark.

1.4 - No run, quicker from Iftikhar and Das leans forward to defend.

1.3 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Das defends.

1.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Das flicks to midwicket.

1.1 - No run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Das defends.

Pakistan going with spin from the other end as Iftikhar Ahmed, right-arm off break, takes the other new ball.

Over 3: Bangladesh 6/2

2.6 - No run, angled across Mushfiqur who again shoulders arms.

2.5 - No run, Afridi bangs it short to Mushfiqur who shoulders arms.

Mushfiqur Rahim, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

2.4 - WICKET! Shanto c Usama Mir b Shaheen Afridi 4 (3)

Afridi strikes again! He goes full onto the pads and Shanto flicks it flat towards midwicket where Usama Mir shows great reflexes to takes a sharp low catch. Shanto just couldn't keep that down and Afridi picks up wicket no. 15 at CWC 2023.

2.3 - 1 run, full outside off and Das drives to mid-off for a quick single.

2.2 - No run, fuller this time and Das looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge to midwicket.

2.1 - No run, beaten! Das slashes at the wider short delivery from Afridi but doesn't connect.

Over 4: Bangladesh 9/2

3.6 - 1 run, Das tucks to square leg for an easy single.

3.5 - No run, Das guides it towards backward point.

3.4 - 1 run, Mushfiqur leans forward and flicks towards mid-on to get off the mark.

3.3 - 1 run, Das backs away and punches to extra cover to rotate strike.

3.2 - No run, Das flicks to square leg and wants a single but is rightly sent back.

3.1 - No run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Das pushes it to cover.

The two captains who are under intense pressure today! Bangladesh are on a run of five losses while Pakistan have lost four on the trot

Bangladesh's captain Shakib Al Hasan and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam at the toss before the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Over 5: Bangladesh 10/2

4.6 - No run, again Mushfiqur shoulders arms. They aren't taking any risks against Afridi.

4.5 - No run, full outside off and Mushfiqur leaves for the keeper.

4.4 - No run, full outside off and Mushfiqur gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

4.3 - 1 run, slower full delivery and Das drives it towards extra cover. Shakeel gets across nicely and puts in a dive to cut off the boundary.

4.2 - No run, back of length onto the stumps and Das defends.

4.1 - No run, Afridi angles it across Das who shoulders arms.

There's an issue with the sight-screen which causes a stoppage in play. It's all fixed now and we're ready to continue.

Over 6: Bangladesh 23/3

5.6 - WICKET! Mushfiqur c Rizwan b Haris Rauf 5 (8)

Rauf responds with a tighter short delivery and Mushfiqur looks to defend but only gets a faint edge that carries comfortably to the keeper. Rauf leaked runs but the wicket more than makes up for it as Pakistan get their third early breakthrough.

5.5 - FOUR! Beautifully timed by Mushfiqur now as he drives the full delivery through the gap at cover.

5.4 - 1 run, Das guides the short delivery to third man.

5.3 - No run, shorter from Rauf now and Das dabs it to point.

5.2 - FOUR! Excellent from Das as he just drives it back past Rauf now for a boundary straight down the ground.

5.1 - FOUR! Poor start from Rauf as he pitches it full and Das just pushes it through the gap at extra cover and the pace does the rest.

Pace from both ends now as Haris Rauf, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 7: Bangladesh 27/3

6.6 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Das defends.

6.5 - No run, full outside off and Das leaves for the keeper.

6.4 - No run, tighter short delivery and Das pulls but it's cut off at midwicket. Really good fielding from Usama who has hurt himself in the process. He seems to have cut his bowling hand and leaves the field for some treatment.

6.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Das again shoulders arms.

6.2 - No run, slower off-cutter from Afridi and Das leaves as it bounces to the keeper.

6.1 - FOUR! Short from Afridi and Das just punches it through the gap at point.

Mahmudullah, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 8: Bangladesh 32/3

7.6 - No run, back of length tighter delivery and Mahmudullah defends to point.

7.5 - 3 runs, too full from Rauf and Mahmudullah drives through extra cover as Babar does well to chase it down.

7.4 - No run, short outside off and Mahmudullah dabs it to cover.

7.3 - No run, Review for LBW! Rauf sends down a back of length delivery and Mahmudullah misses with the flick as it hits him on the thigh pads. It looks high and sliding down leg but Rauf convinces Babar for the review. It's missing leg-stump and Pakistan lose one review.

7.2 - No run, full outside off and Mahmudullah pushes it back to Rauf.

7.1 - 2 runs, full from Rauf and Mahmudullah gets a thick edge that beats a diving backward point fielder as he gets off the mark.

Over 9: Bangladesh 36/3

8.6 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Mahmudullah just about gets his bat across in time.

8.5 - No run, slower full delivery but this time Mahmudullah leaves.

8.4 - FOUR! Afridi goes full outside off again and this time Mahmudullah leans across and drives through cover.

8.3 - No run, full outside off as Afridi gets it to swing in but Mahmudullah leaves.

8.2 - No run, slower back of length delivery and again Mahmudullah shoulders arms.

8.1 - No run, length delivery from Afridi but it's outside off and Mahmudullah leaves.

Over 10: Bangladesh 37/3

9.6 - No run, much better over from Rauf as just one run comes off it.

9.5 - No run, back of length to Mahmudullah who punches it straight to short cover.

9.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps now as Das flicks to mid-on.

9.3 - No run, shorter but into the batter as Das gets on his toes to defend.

9.2 - No run, back of length now as Das dabs to point.

9.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Rauf and Das defends to point.

Over 11: Bangladesh 48/3

10.6 - FOUR! Slower off-cutter from Wasim and Mahmudullah drives it nicely through the gap at cover.

10.5 - 1 run, back of length onto the pads and Das hops to tuck towards square leg.

10.4 - No run, back of length now as Das defends again.

10.3 - No run, length delivery from Wasim that seams in to Das who defends.

10.2 - FOUR! Short outside off and Das punches it nicely past the man at point to find the ropes.

10.1 - 2 runs, full from Wasim and Das flicks it to deep square leg for an easy two.

Mohammad Wasim Jr, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack to replace Afridi.

Over 12: Bangladesh 56/3

11.6 - 1 run, onto the pads now and Mahmudullah tucks to the on-side.

11.5 - FOUR! Loopy outside off to Mahmudullah who drives it through the gap at cover to beat a diving fielder at the boundary.

11.4 - No run, full outside off to Mahmudullah who drives to cover.

11.3 - 1 run, tossed up again and Das leans forward to drive past mid-off.

11.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Das defends.

11.1 - 2 runs, slower outside off from Usama and Das punches to deep cover to bring up 50 for Bangladesh.

Time for some spin as Usama Mir, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Bangladesh 61/3

12.6 - No run, back of length to Das who defends.

12.5 - 1 run, back of length down leg and Mahmudullah helps it along to fine leg.

12.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Das drives to deep cover.

12.3 - 1 run, Mahmudullah gets a thick inside edge that escapes to fine leg.

12.2 - 1 run, short to Das who pulls to deep square leg.

12.1 - 1 run, back of length from Wasim and Mahmudullah tucks it to midwicket.

Over 14: Bangladesh 66/3

13.6 - No run, loopy full delivery and Mahmdullah digs it out to point. The Umpires call for drinks now.

13.5 - No run, slow and loopy outside off and Mahmudullah gets a thick edge to backward point.

13.4 - No run, Mahmudullah looks to dab but can't beat backward point.

13.4 - Wide! Strays down leg again and Mahmudullah misses with the sweep.

13.3 - FOUR! Usama strays down leg and Mahmudullah tickles it past the keeper.

13.2 - No run, Mahmudullah looks to flick but gets a thick leading edge to point.

13.1 - No run, Usama tosses it up to Mahmudullah who gets a thick edge to point.

Over 15: Bangladesh 66/3

14.6 - No run, excellent maiden over from Wasim as Das shoulders arms.

14.5 - No run, short outside off and Das cuts hard but picks out the man at point.

14.4 - No run, angled into Das who defends to the on-side.

14.3 - No run, back of length outside off and Das pushes to cover.

14.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Das tucks to midwicket.

14.1 - No run, length delivery from Wasim and Das defends.

Over 16: Bangladesh 68/3

15.6 - No run, loopy to Mahmudullah who defends. Good over to keep up the pressure.

15.5 - No run, Mahmudullah leans forward and tucks to the on-side.

15.4 - No run, again Mahmudullah gets on the back foot to defend.

15.3 - No run, shorter to Mahmudullah who defends.

15.2 - 1 run, almost! Das goes for the big heave but only slices it high towards long-off. Rauf comes running ahead from the boundary but it lands just short of him.

15.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Usama and Mahmudullah drives it to deep extra cover.

Over 17: Bangladesh 75/3

16.6 - 1 run, short to Das who pulls it along the ground to fine leg.

16.5 - 1 run, Mahmudullah looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge to the on-side.

16.4 - No run, sharp bouncer this time and Mahmudullah sways away.

16.3 - No run, short but tighter this time as Mahmudullah defends.

16.2 - FOUR! Width on offer and Mahmudullah slices it powerfully past point.

16.1 - 1 run, short from Wasim and Das punches it towards cover.

Over 18: Bangladesh 81/3

17.6 - No run, tossed up by Usama and Mahmudullah defends.

17.5 - FOUR! Das backs away and plays a late cut to beat the man at backward point.

17.4 - 1 run, Mahmudullah pushes it towards point for a quick single.

17.3 - 1 run, Das punches it firmly towards long-off.

17.2 - No run, Das again leans forward to defend.

17.1 - No run, tossed up by Usama and Das defends.

Over 19: Bangladesh 83/3

18.6 - 2 runs, Mahmudullah gets in position early and scoops it over the keeper.

18.5 - 1 run, tossed up to Das who pushes it towards cover.

18.4 - No run, Das goes deep and defends towards point.

18.3 - 1 run, Mahmudullah drives to long-on for an easy single.

18.2 - No run, Mahmudullah steps across and tucks to the on-side.

18.1 - No run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Mahmudullah defends.

Spin from both ends now as Iftikhar Ahmed [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack.

Over 20: Bangladesh 96/3

19.6 - No run, quicker delivery down leg and Mahmudullah tucks to the on-side.

19.5 - SIX! Half-tracker from Usama and Mahmudullah pulls it over midwicket for a flat six! Pure power in that shot from Mahmudullah.

19.4 - 1 run, really late dab from Das to backward point for a quick single. Good work by Wasim to cut off the boundary.

19.3 - No run, Das leans across to cover the line and leaves for the keeper.

19.2 - FOUR! Loopy full toss and Das sweeps it powerfully through midwicket.

19.1 - No run, tossed up full delivery from Usama and Das defends.

Over 21: Bangladesh 102/4

20.6 - No run, tossed up to Shakib who gets a faint edge that rolls to slip.

Shakib Al Hasan, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

20.5 - WICKET! Litton Das c Agha Salman b Iftikhar Ahmed 45 (64)

Iftikhar strikes! Das looks to flick but gets a thick edge that loops towards short midwicket for an easy catch. Das throwing away his good start as he was just five short of a half-century.

20.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Mahmudullah punches to long-on.

20.3 - FOUR! Short down leg and Mahmudullah again just gets a tickle onto it to send it past the keeper.

20.2 - No run, Mahmudullah tucks and wants a single but it's well fielded.

20.1 - 1 run, slow and loopy from Iftikhar as Das flicks to long-on.

Over 22: Bangladesh 103/4

21.6 - No run, shorter this time as Shakib dabs to point.

21.5 - No run, Shakib gets behind the line of the delivery and defends.

21.4 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Mahmudullah flicks to midwicket.

21.3 - No run, full outside off and Mahmudullah defends towards cover.

21.2 - No run, beaten! Mahmudullah now pokes outside off but is beaten by pace.

21.1 - No run, length delivery from Rauf and Mahmudullah defends.

Haris Rauf [3.0-0-19-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 23: Bangladesh 104/4

22.6 - No run, flatter from Iftikhar and Shakib blocks.

22.5 - No run, beaten! Tossed up outside off and Shakib looks to drive but is beaten.

22.4 - No run, tossed up again and Shakib leans forward to defend.

22.3 - No run, tossed up now and Shakib pushes back to Iftikhar.

22.2 - No run, quicker from Iftikhar and Shakib defends.

22.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Mahmudullah dabs towards point.

Over 24: Bangladesh: 108/4

23.6 - No run, Mahmudullah drives to mid-off and wants a quick single but is sent back by Shakib.

23.5 - No run, fuller from Rauf and Mahmudullah drives to cover.

23.4 - No run, length delivery to Mahmudullah who defends.

23.3 - 1 run, Shakib dabs to third man to get off the mark.

23.2 - 1 run, Rauf hits Mahmudullah on the pads as they race across for a leg bye. It's sliding down leg and this time there's no review.

23.2 - Wide! Fuller this time but down leg again.

23.2 - Wide! Rauf bangs it short down leg.

23.1 - No run, length delivery from Rauf and Mahmudullah defends.

Over 25: Bangladesh 109/4

24.6 - 1 run, this time Shakib tucks to midwicket and gets the quick run.

24.5 - No run, Shakib dabs to backwards point and sets off but is rightly sent back.

24.4 - No run, tossed up again and Shakib pushes to the off-side and wants a quick single but is sent back.

24.3 - No run, Shakib advances but only pushes it to cover.

24.2 - No run, tossed up again and Shakib punches back to Iftikhar.

24.1 - No run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Shakib defends.

Over 26: Bangladesh 113/4 - FIFTY up for Mahmudullah! 50* (58)

25.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Mahmudullah! 50* (58)

Mahmudullah dabs it to third man to bring up his half-century! He was a late inclusion in the squad but is proving to be a cornerstone for Bangladesh so far at the tournament.

25.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Shakib flicks it to midwicket.

25.4 - No run, full outside off to Shakib who drives to cover.

25.3 - 1 run, width on offer and Mahmudullah cuts it to deep cover.

25.2 - No run, full outside off and Mahmudullah drives to cover.

25.1 - 1 run, shorter from Rauf and Shakib tucks to backward square leg.

Over 27: Bangladesh 117/4

26.6 - 1 run, Shakib tucks it to square leg to retain strike.

26.5 - 1 run, Mahmudullah pushes it down the ground to long-on.

26.4 - No run, tossed up again and Mahmudullah flicks to short fine leg.

26.3 - No run, tossed up full to Mahmudullah who defends.

26.2 - 1 run, Iftikhar tosses it up to Shakib who drives to cover.

26.1 - 1 run, tossed up to Mahmudullah who dabs it past point.

Over 28: Bangladesh 121/4

27.6 - No run, good comeback from Wasim as he bangs it short and Shakib dabs to point.

27.5 - No run, full outside off and Shakib pushes it to cover.

27.4 - No run, length delivery by Wasim and Shakib defends.

27.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Shakib pushes it to mid-off.

27.2 - No run, beaten! Wasim responds with a shorter delivery that Shakib looks to defend but it sails past the edge.

27.1 - FOUR! Full outside off from Wasim and Shakib drives it beautifully through cover.

Mohammad Wasim Jr [4.0-1-22-0] comes back to replace Rauf.

Over 29: Bangladesh 124/4

28.6 - No run, Shakib skips out and gets hit on the pads. There are appeals for LBW but no follow-up.

28.5 - No run, Shakib gets across but flicks to midwicket.

28.4 - No run, Shakib drives but finds the man at cover.

28.3 - 1 run, short from Iftikhar and Mahmudullah flicks to deep midwicket.

28.2 - 1 run, Shakib gets on the back foot and punches to long-on.

28.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Iftikhar and Mahmudullah punches to long-off.

Over 30: Bangladesh 128/4

29.6 - No run, Mahmudullah stands tall and punches to cover.

29.5 - 1 run, Shakib misses with the pull as the short ball hits him in the ribcage as they grab a leg bye.

29.4 - 1 run, length delivery to Mahmudullah who tucks to midwicket.

29.3 - 1 run, back of length now and Shakib dabs to third man.

29.2 - No run, full to Shakib who defends.

29.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Wasim and Mahmudullah flicks to midwicket.

Over 31: Bangladesh 133/5

30.6 - 1 run, sharp fielding at mid-on as the fielder cuts off the boundary and hits the stumps but they pick up a single off the overthrow.

30.5 - 1 run, Hridoy pushes it past Afridi to get off the mark with a quick single.

30.5 - Wide! Afridi goes full but slips down leg.

Towhid Hridoy, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

30.4 - WICKET! Mahmudullah b Shaheen Afridi 56 (70)

Beautiful from Afridi! He sends in a full delivery that just nips away to beat the outside edge of the set batter and hit the top of middle-stump. Afridi has been lethal today as he picks up his third scalp of the day.

That's a huge wicket for Pakistan as the Umpires call for drinks.

30.3 - No run, Afridi angles it across Mahmudullah who leaves.

30.2 - No run, full to Mahmudullah who defends.

30.1 - 1 run, length delivery to Shakib who flicks to midwicket.

30.1 - Wide! Afridi pitches it full down leg.

Pace for both ends now as Shaheen Afridi [5.0-1-10-2] is back into the attack.

Over 32: Bangladesh 141/6

31.6 - No run, tossed up to Shakib who defends.

31.5 - 1 run, flatter onto the pads and Mehidy tucks to square leg.

31.4 - No run, tossed up to Mehidy who pushes it back to Usama.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

31.3 - WICKET! Towhid Hridoy c Iftikhar Ahmed b Usama Mir 7 (3)

Perfect response from Usama! He tosses it up outside off and Hridoy slashes hard but only gets a thick edge that loops to Iftikhar who takes an easy catch at slip. Bangladesh are throwing away their wickets here.

31.2 - SIX! Big hit from Hridoy as he gets down and nails the slog-sweep to send it flying flat over midwicket.

31.1 - 1 run, onto the pads of Shakib who tucks to backward square leg.

Back to spin now as Usama Mir [5.0-0-32-0] is back into the attack.

Over 33: Bangladesh 145/6

32.6 - No run, full outside off to Mehidy who drives to cover.

32.5 - 1 run, back of length outside off and Shakib cuts towards cover.

32.4 - No run, excellent yorker from Afridi as Shakib almost loses balance as he digs it out.

32.3 - 2 run, length delivery outside off and Shakib drives it towards deep cover as they run hard for two.

32.2 - 1 run, Mehidy gets across and flicks the full delivery to deep square leg.

32.1 - No run, length delivery from Afridi and Mehidy leaves for the keeper.

Over 34: Bangladesh 149/6

33.6 - 1 run, tossed up to Mehidy who drives to long-off.

33.5 - 1 run, Shakib tucks towards square leg for a quick single.

33.4 - No run, slower loopy delivery down leg and it hits Shakib on the pads.

33.3 - No run, Shakib gets on the back foot and tucks to square leg.

33.2 - 1 run, tossed up to Mehidy who drives to deep cover.

33.1 - 1 run, Shakib sweeps to send the loopy delivery from Usama to deep midwicket.

Over 35: Bangladesh 153/6

34.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Shakib flicks it to deep square leg.

34.5 - No run, full outside off and Shakib looks to drive but mistimes the shot to cover.

34.4 - No run, short but tighter line as Shakib defends.

34.3 - 2 runs, full outside off and Shakib drives firmly to deep cover.

34.2 - No run, full onto the stumps from Rauf and Shakib defends back to the bowler.

34.1 - 1 run, full outside off and Mehidy drives it to deep cover to bring up 150 for Bangladesh.

Haris Rauf [6.0-0-27-1] is back into the attack to replace Afridi.

Over 36: Bangladesh 158/6

35.6 - 1 run, Shakib dances out and mistimes the drive to long-off for a quick single.

35.5 - 1 run, Mehidy punches to deep cover to rotate strike.

35.4 - 1 run, Shakib backs away but Usama follows him with the ball as he flicks to short midwicket. The fielder hits the stumps with the non-striker inside as they pick up an extra from the overthrow.

35.3 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Shakib defends.

35.2 - 1 run, Mehidy plays a late flick to square leg.

35.1 - 1 run, slower from Usama and Shakib tucks to midwicket.

Over 37: Bangladesh 172/6

36.6 - 1 run, Mehidy backs away and punches to deep cover.

36.5 - No run, tossed up to Mehidy who flicks to mid-on.

36.4 - 1 run, Shakib drives straight and Iftikhar gets a hand to it.

36.3 - FOUR! Shakib has cut loose here as he charges out and lofts it right back over Iftikhar to access the gap straight down the ground.

36.2 - FOUR! Now Shakib gets low and sweeps hard to send it looping over the man at midwicket.

36.1 - FOUR! Shakib welcomes the bowling change by backing away and slicing it nicely over extra cover to find the ropes.

Spin from both ends as Iftikhar Ahmed [8.0-0-27-1] is back into the attack.

Over 38: Bangladesh 182/6

37.6 - No run, tossed up outside off and Mehidy drives to mid-off.

37.5 - SIX! Clean hit from Mehidy as he nails the slog-sweep to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket.

37.4 - 1 run, full to Shakib who drives to long-on.

37.3 - 1 run, tossed up to Mehidy who drives to long-off.

37.2 - 1 run, short down leg and Shakib helps it along to fine leg.

37.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Usama as Mehidy drives to cover.

Over 39: Bangladesh 183/6

38.6 - No run, beaten! Short outside off and Mehidy looks to cut but can't connect.

38.5 - No run, short down leg and Mehidy tries to tickle it past the keeper but Rizwan does beautifully to cut off the boundary.

38.4 - No run, tight short delivery and Mehidy just defends towards backward point.

38.3 - 1 run, Shakib dabs towards point for an easy single.

38.2 - No run, short into the body and Shakib gets hit as it beats the edge.

38.1 - No run, back of length from Wasim and Shakib tucks to the on-side.

Just the one over for Iftikhar as Mohammad Wasim Jr [6.0-1-29-0] is back into the attack.

Over 40: Bangladesh 188/7

39.6 - 1 run, Taskin drives to deep cover for an easy single.

39.5 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and Taskin gets some bat onto it as the ball escapes to fine leg where Wasim does well to cut off the boundary.

39.4 - No run, full outside off to Taskin who defends.

Taskin Ahmed, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

39.3 - WICKET! Shakib c Agha Salman b Haris Rauf 43 (64)

The short ball does the trick! Rauf bangs it short outside off and Shakib goes for the pull but only slices it high over midwicket where Salman takes the catch despite a tiny fumble. Another big wicket for Pakistan as the Bangladesh tail is now exposed.

39.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads of Mehidy who flicks to midwicket.

39.1 - 1 run, back of length to Shakib who dabs towards backward point.

Haris Rauf [7.0-0-31-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 41: Bangladesh 191/7

40.6 - 1 run, Taskin pushes it towards point and grabs a quick single.

40.5 - No run, tossed up to Taskin who drives to cover.

40.4 - No run, Taskin dabs to backward point but it's well cut off.

40.3 - 1 run, Mehidy tucks to square leg to rotate strike.

40.2 - 1 run, this time Taskin pushes to cover and gets across in time.

40.1 - No run, short to Taskin who dabs to backward point and wants a single but is rightly sent back.

Iftikhar Ahmed [9.0-0-41-1] is back into the attack for his final over.

Over 42: Bangladesh 198/7

41.6 - No run, tossed up by Usama and Mehidy pushes it back to the bowler.

41.5 - No run, Mehidy pushes to cover but it's well fielded.

41.4 - No run, full outside off and Mehidy cuts to backward point.

41.3 - FOUR! Superb from Mehidy as he uses the inside-out lofted drive to send the tossed up delivery over cover.

41.2 - 2 runs, Mehidy backs away and punches to deep cover as they run hard for two.

41.1 - 1 run, short from Usama and Taskin pulls to long-on.

Usama Mir [9.0-0-59-1] is back into the attack for his final over.

Over 43: Bangladesh 200/7

42.6 - 1 run, Mehidy drives to deep cover to bring up 200 for Bangladesh.

42.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mehidy defends to cover.

42.4 - No run, beaten! Full outside off and Mehidy looks to defend but it flies past the edge.

42.3 - 1 run, full again and Taskin gets hit on the pads as they grab a quick leg bye.

42.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Taskin defends.

42.1 - No run, full down leg from Afridi and it just brushes the pads on the way back to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi [7.0-1-19-3] is back into the attack.

Over 44: Bangladesh 201/9

43.6 - No run, beaten! Again it's full and swings away to beat the edge.

43.5 - No run, shorter this time and Shoriful cuts it to point.

43.4 - No run, beaten! Full outside off now and again it swings away to beat the edge.

Shoriful Islam, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

43.3 - WICKET! Taskin Ahmed b Mohammad Wasim Jr 6 (13)

This is lethal bowling from Wasim Jr.! He goes full as the ball swings away from the outside edge and hits the stumps! Taskin completely undone as would many top-order batters be against that delivery.

43.2 - 1 run, short onto the hips and Mustafizur tucks to square leg to get off the mark.

Mustafizur Rahman, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

43.1 - WICKET! Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Mohammad Wasim Jr 25 (30)

Pacy length delivery from Wasim and Mehidy heaves for the fences but doesn't connect as the ball hits the off-stump. There's a big of reverse swing on offer here and it's going to make life very uncomfortable for the Bangladesh tail.

Mohammad Wasim Jr [7.0-1-30-0] is back into the attack.

Over 45: Bangladesh 204/9

44.6 - 1 run, Shoriful looks to loft but gets a thick edge as it lands safely at third man.

44.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Mustafizur reaches out to guide it towards deep third man.

44.4 - 1 run, full again and this time Mustafizur drives to deep cover.

44.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mustafizur drives but finds cover.

44.2 - No run, almost as Mustafizur looks to flick but gets a thick edge onto the pads.

44.1 - No run, beaten! Full outside off and Mustafizur reaches out to cut but can't connect.

Over 45.1: Bangladesh 204/all-out

45.1 - WICKET! Mustafizur b Mohammad Wasim Jr 3 (7)

Lethal from Wasim as the full delivery tails in to Shoriful who chops it onto his boots and then the ball ricochets onto the stumps to end the innings. Wasim has been unplayable at the death here as he finishes with 3/31.

Pakistan need 205 runs to win!

A really good bowling display from Pakistan, spearheaded by their pacers. Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/23) provided the early breakthroughs and Wasim Jr. (3/31) did all the damage at the death. Haris Rauf (2/36) also played his role, striking twice as Pakistan restrict Bangladesh to just 204/10.

Mahmudullah (56), Shakib (43) and Das (45) all put up significant scores but none of the other batters could follow suit with seven batters walking back on single-digit scores.

Pakistan will fancy their chances of chasing down this total and ending their four-game losing streak today.

Haris Rauf says the ball was reversing on both sides

Brilliant performance. Wicket was slow, we tried to bowl wicket to wicket, the plan worked. Ball was reversing on both sides, we discussed how to take wickets. Ball reversing helped. Shaheen is in a different class. He takes wickets with the new ball every time. It puts the opposition under pressure.

Haris Rauf (2/36)

All set for the run chase!

Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique walk out to open the batting for Pakistan. It's not a big total to get so they'll just be looking for a steady start.

Taskin Ahmed has the new ball for Bangladesh who need to strike early.

Over 1: Pakistan 6/0

0.6 - No run, full from Taskin and Shafique drives to cover.

0.5 - FOUR! Beautiful timing this time from Shafique as he gets low and drives it through the gap at cover.

0.4 - 1 run, now Fakhar dabs it to cover and pushes for a risky single. Again a direct-hit and it would've been close.

0.3 - 1 run, almost! Shafique pushes to cover and pushes for a quick single. It's close though and a direct-hit would've been trouble.

0.2 - No run, length delivery and Shafique drives to cover.

0.1 - No run, beaten! Back of length outside off and Shafique looks to defend but is beaten.

Over 2: Pakistan 6/0

1.6 - No run, swing and a miss from Fakhar as Shoriful starts off with a maiden over.

1.5 - No run, length delivery from Shoriful and Fakhar gets an thick inside edge as he defends.

1.4 - No run, Fakhar taps towards point and wants a single but Shafique isn't keen on it.

1.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Fakhar shoulders arms.

1.2 - No run, this time Fakhar taps it straight to the man at cover.

1.1 - No run, full outside off from Shoriful and Fakhar leaves for the keeper.

Shoriful Islam, left-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.

Over 3: Pakistan 6/0

2.6 - No run, back-to-back maidens for Bangladesh as Taskin keeps up the pressure.

2.5 - No run, Shafique gets across and flicks the full delivery to mid-on.

2.4 - No run, this time Shafique drives on the up but finds cover.

2.3 - No run, almost! Taskin gets some extra bounce as Shafique looks to drive but is beaten.

2.2 - No run, a little fuller from Taskin as Shafique pushes it back.

2.1 - No run, tight length delivery from Taskin as Shafique defends.

Over 4: Pakistan 16/0

3.6 - No run, back of length from Shoriful and Shafique defends.

3.5 - 2 runs, Shafique reaches out and drives through the gap at extra cover for an easy two.

3.4 - No run, full down leg as it just brushes the pads on the way to the keeper.

3.3 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Shafique flicks it expertly into the gap at midwicket.

3.2 - 1 run, appeals for LBW as Fakhar looks to flick but it hits him high on the pads as they grab a leg bye.

3.2 - Wide! Shoriful sprays it down leg.

3.1 - 2 runs, full onto the pads by Shoriful and Fakhar flicks it through the gap at midwicket.

Over 5: Pakistan 23/0

4.6 - No run, slower delivery from Taskin and Shafique mistimes the drive to square leg.

4.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Shafique pushes it to mid-off.

4.4 - 1 run, length delivery and Fakhar thumps it hard towards cover where the fielder gets a hand to it to save a certain boundary.

4.3 - SIX! Beautiful from Fakhar as he heaves and connects cleanly to send it flying high into the stands over midwicket.

4.2 - No run, back of length from Taskin and Fakhar defends back to the bowler.

4.1 - No run, wide yorker from Taskin as Fakhar digs it out back to the bowler.

Over 6: Pakistan 28/0

5.6 - No run, Mehidy fires it in flatter and Shafique punches back to the bowler.

5.5 - FOUR! Shafique gets low and sweeps to send it past the man at short fine leg.

5.4 - No run, flatter down leg and Shafique flicks to square leg.

5.3 - 1 run, Fakhar leans forward to drive towards long-off.

5.2 - No run, Fakhar cuts it straight to cover.

5.1 - No run, tossed up to Fakhar who dabs to point.

Bangladesh turn to spin inside the powerplay as Mehidy Hasan Miraz, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 7: Pakistan 33/0

6.6 - No run, slower onto the pads and Shafique flicks to midwicket.

6.5 - No run, length delivery and Shafique punches to cover.

6.4 - No run, beaten! Short outside off now and Shafique looks to cut but doesn't connect.

6.3 - FOUR! Shafique goes deep in the crease and flicks it through the gap at midwicket.

6.2 - 1 run, almost! Fakhar heaves to send it flying towards deep midwicket where it lands just short of Das who does well to grab it on the bounce when sliding in.

6.1 - No run, short from Taskin and Fakhar looks to flick but gets hit high on the thigh pad.

Over 8: Pakistan 42/0

7.6 - 1 run, Fakhar tucks to square leg to retain strike.

7.5 - SIX! Fakhar now skips down the track and flicks it beautifully to send it into the stands over midwicket.

7.4 - No run, flat outside off and Fakhar slices it straight to point.

7.3 - 1 run, Shafique leans forward and flicks past mid-on.

7.2 - 1 run, Mehidy tosses it up down leg and Fakhar flicks to square leg.

7.1 - No run, appeals for LBW as Fakhar misses with the flick but it's sliding down leg by Mehidy.

Over 9 in progress...

8.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Fakhar flicks it to deep square leg to retain strike.

8.5 - No run, slower length delivery and Fakhar mistimes the drive to point.

8.4 - No run, back of length and Fakhar punches to cover.

8.3 - FOUR! Length delivery outside off and Fakhar drives it beautifully through a tight gap at cover.

8.2 - No run, sharp bouncer outside off and Fakhar doesn't take it on.

8.1 - No run, length delivery from Mustafizur and Fakhar cuts it to cover.

Another bowling change as Mustafizur Rahman, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over 10: Pakistan 52/10

9.6 - No run, full onto the pads and Shafique flicks to midwicket.

9.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Shafique mistimes the drive.

9.4 - 1 run, Fakhar gets on top of the bounce and tucks to square leg.

9.3 - No run, tighter line from Shoriful as Fakhar defends.

9.2 - No run, back of length outside off and Fakhar defends.

9.1 - FOUR! Full onto the pads from Shoriful and Fakhar tickles it past short fine leg.

Pace from both ends now as Shoriful Islam [2.0-1-9-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 11: Pakistan 54/0

10.6 - 1 run, Shafique tucks it towards midwicket where the fielder does well.

10.5 - No run, slower off-cutter outside off and Shafique heaves but mistimes the shot to midwicket.

10.4 - No run, angled across Shafique who drives to cover.

10.3 - No run, slower off-cutter and Shafique blocks it out.

10.2 - No run, back of length outside off and Shafique defends.

10.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Mustafizur and Fakhar chops it towards point where it's well cut off.

Over 12: Pakistan 65/0

11.6 - No run, sharp bouncer this time from Shoriful and Fakhar backs away.

11.5 - SIX! Short outside off and Fakhar plays a superb upper-cut to send it flying over third man.

Shafique has his leg stretched and seems okay to continue.

11.4 - 1 run, sharp bouncer that Shafique dabs to third man.

Shafique now goes down with what looks like cramps at the non-striker's end as there's a pause in play.

11.3 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps by Shoriful and Shafique drives it straight past the bowler to find the boundary.

11.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Shafique drives to cover.

11.1 - No run, banged short by Shoriful as Shafique backs away.

Over 13: Pakistan 77/0

12.6 - FOUR! Short from Mustafizur and Shafique pulls it over the man at midwicket to find the gap.

12.5 - No run, Shafique heaves at the back of length delivery but it comes off the inside-half to midwicket. Don't think he's too keen on running from now on out.

12.4 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Shafique just flicks it past the man at short midwicket to find the gap.

12.3 - FOUR! Clean hit from Shafique as he sends it flying back over Mustafizur for a one-bounce four at long-on.

12.2 - No run, full outside off and Shafique drives straight to mid-off.

12.1 - No run, full from Mustafizur and Shafique defends.

Over 14: Pakistan 84/0

13.6 - No run, Shafique punches the back of length delivery to mid-on.

13.5 - 1 run, Fakhar now clips it to deep fine leg for an easy single.

13.4 - No run, Fakhar cuts it towards backward point and wants a quick single but the fielder cuts it off.

13.3 - SIX! Fakhar now charges out and launches it high over long-on for a maximum.

13.2 - No run, tossed up now to Fakhar who flicks to midwicket.

13.1 - No run, slower from Mehidy as Fakhar defends.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack.

Over 15: Pakistan 86/0

14.6 - No run, Fakhar looks to sweep but mistimes the shot as the ball rolls to the on-side.

14.5 - 1 run, Shafique steps out and drives to deep cover. He tries to go back for two but they decide not to risk it.

14.4 - 1 run, Fakhar skips down the track and flicks it to backward square leg.

14.3 - No run, Fakhar flicks to midwicket but it's well cut off.

14.2 - No run, tossed up again as Fakhar pushes it back to Shakib.

14.1 - No run, tossed up by Shakib and Fakhar gets on the back foot to defend.

Shakib Al Hasan, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 16: Pakistan 91/0

15.6 - 1 run, loopy full toss and Shafique flicks it to long-on.

15.5 - No run, flatter delivery to Shafique who pushes it back to Shanto.

15.4 - No run, fired onto the pads and Shafique flicks to square leg.

15.3 - No run, Shafique plays a late cut but it's fielded at backward point.

15.2 - FOUR! Shafique steps down the track and slices it through the gap at cover.

15.1 - No run, tossed up by Shanto and Shafique defends.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 17: Pakistan 97/0

16.6 - 1 run, Fakhar flicks through midwicket to retain strike.

16.5 - No run, again Fakhar plays a late flick to backward square leg.

16.4 - No run, Fakhar hangs back and flicks to square leg.

16.3 - 1 run, Shafique drives to deep cover to move on to 49*.

16.2 - 2 runs, Shafique now opens his stance and punches through cover.

16.1 - 2 runs, fired in by Shakib and Shafique flicks it past square leg.

Over 18: Pakistan 105/0 - FIFTIES up for Shafique & Fakhar!

17.6 - No run, back of length from Taskin and Fakhar defends.

17.5 - SIX! FIFTY up for Fakhar! 53* (51)

Fakhar now charges out and slams it into the sight-screen to bring up his own half-century. Remember Fakhar was the man that Shafique first came in to replace in the side and both men have smashed fifties today.

17.4 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Shafique! 50* (56)

Shafique drives it through cover for a quick single to bring up his half-century. He's been excellent for Pakistan since coming in at the tournament.

17.3 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Shafique defends back to Taskin.

17.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Shafique pushes it to point.

17.1 - 1 run, Fakhar cuts the back of length delivery to point.

Back to some pace as Taskin Ahmed [4.0-1-18-0] is back into the attack.

Over 19: Pakistan 114/0

18.6 - 1 run, Shafique drives to long-off to retain strike.

18.5 - 1 run, again Fakhar skips out but Shakib lands it short forcing him to punch to long-on.

18.4 - No run, Fakhar skips out but it hits him on the pads.

18.3 - 1 run, Shafique pushes towards cover and they grab the single this time.

18.2 - No run, Shafique tucks it to square leg and Fakhar sets off for a very risky single. He's sent back and is lucky that the fielder doesn't hit the stumps.

18.1 - SIX! Shafique gives Shakib the charge and launches it high into the stands over long-on. These two want to finish things in a hurry.

Over 20: Pakistan 124/0

Pakistan need just 81 runs from 180 balls to win!

19.6 - SIX! Short to Shafique who nails the pull shot to send it flying flat over midwicket.

19.5 - No run, full outside off and Shafique gets a thick inside edge that bounces to the keeper.

19.4 - 1 run, short to Fakhar who pulls it towards deep fine leg.

19.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Shafique punches to deep point.

19.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Fakhar flicks to midwicket.

19.1 - 1 run, short from Taskin and Shafique pulls it to deep midwicket.

Over 21: Pakistan 127/0

20.6 - 1 run, Shafique drives to deep cover to retain strike.

20.5 - No run, Shafique cuts hard but finds backward point.

20.4 - No run, extra bounce for Shakib as Shafique punches to cover.

20.3 - 1 run, Fakhar pulls it to deep midwicket.

20.2 - 1 run, Shakib tosses it up to Shafique who flicks to square leg.

20.1 - 1 run, Fakhar tucks to midwicket for an easy single.

Over 22: Pakistan 131/1

21.6 - 1 run, Fakhar cuts to deep cover to retain strike.

21.5 - 2 runs, Fakhar charges out and goes for the inside-out loft but doesn't get enough on it as it lands short of the man at deep cover.

21.4 - No run, tossed up to Fakhar who defends.

21.3 - 1 run, Babar flicks through midwicket to get off the mark.

21.2 - No run, tossed up to Babar who leans forward to defend.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

21.1 - WICKET! Shafique lbw b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 68 (69)

Instant Impact from Mehidy! Shafique looks to sweep but is beaten by the pace on the ball as it hits him flush on the pads. Shafique reviews but there's nothing to save him as Pakistan lose both the batter and one review. Bangladesh finally have something to celebrate.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz [3.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack.

Over 23: Pakistan 142/1

22.6 - No run, full from Mustafizur and Fakhar defends back to the bowler.

22.5 - FOUR! Slower off-cutter from Mustafizur and Fakhar slices it past the man at backward point.

22.4 - 1 run, full outside off again and Babar drives to deep cover.

22.3 - No run, Babar steps across and defends the length delivery.

22.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Babar brings out a perfectly timed cover drive to beat the man at short cover.

22.1 - 1 run, Fakhar cuts it to point for a quick single.

Mustafizur Rahman [3.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack.

Over 24: Pakistan 151/1

23.6 - 1 run, Babar punches it back past Mehidy to keep strike.

23.5 - 1 run, Fakhar makes room and cuts to deep cover.

23.4 - SIX! Fakhar gets low and nails the slog-sweep to send it flying high into the stands over midwicket. That's a massive hit.

23.3 - 1 run, Babar steps forward and flicks towards long-on.

23.2 - No run, Babar leans across and flicks to mid-on.

23.1 - No run, tossed up by Mehidy and Babar defends.

Over 25: Pakistan 153/1

24.6 - 1 run, Fakhar misses with the flick as it comes off the pads for a leg bye.

24.5 - 1 run, Babar tucks to the on-side for a quick single.

24.4 - No run, full outside off and Babar drives to cover.

24.3 - No run, slower full delivery onto the stumps and Babar defends back to Mustafizur.

24.2 - No run, Mustafizur pitches it full and Babar drives to cover.

24.1 - No run, full outside off and Babar defends.

Over 26: Pakistan 165/2

25.6 - 1 run, Rizwan now gets across and scoops the last ball to fine leg.

25.5 - FOUR! Rizwan gets low and sweeps to get off the mark with a boundary.

Mohammad Rizwan, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

25.4 - WICKET! Babar Azam c Mahmudullah b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 9 (16)

Babar skips down the track and goes for the big hit but doesn't get enough on the shot as he picks out long-on who makes no mistake. The Pakistan captain wanted to end things early to give the team's Net Run Rate a boost.

25.3 - No run, Mehidy tosses it up to Babar who defends.

25.2 - 1 run, slower from Mehidy and Fakhar punches to deep cover.

25.1 - SIX! Fakhar gets down and nails the slog-sweep to send it flying into the stands for his seventh maximum.

Over 27: Pakistan 168/2

26.6 - No run, three dots to end the over as Fakhar is cramped for room.

26.5 - No run, slower cutter from Mustafizur and Fakhar defends.

26.4 - No run, banged short by Mustafizur and Fakhar pulls it to the man at short midwicket.

26.3 - 1 run, full to Rizwan who drives to mid-off for a quick single.

26.2 - 1 run, Mustafizur bangs it short again and Fakhar pulls to deep midwicket.

26.1 - 1 run, short to Rizwan who punches through cover.

Over 28: Pakistan 171/3

27.6 - 1 run, Rizwan plays an awkward reverse-sweep to send it towards point.

27.5 - 1 run, Iftikhar advances again and flicks to fine leg to get off the mark.

27.4 - No run, short to Iftikhar who comes forward and defends.

Iftikhar Ahmed, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

27.3 - WICKET! Fakhar Zaman c Towhid Hridoy b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 81 (74)

Mehidy gets his third of the night! Fakhar goes for the slog-sweep but doesn't get enough on it as he sends it flat towards the man at deep midwicket who makes no mistake. It's been a good innings from Fakhar but he'll be unhappy to have missed out on a ton.

27.2 - 1 run, Rizwan steps across and flicks to midwicket.

27.1 - No run, Rizwan pushes it back to Mehidy but it lands short.

Over 29: Pakistan 185/3

28.6 - FOUR! Full outside off and Iftikhar slices it over cover to find the ropes as the Umpires call for drinks.

28.5 - 1 run, Rizwan drives towards mid-off for a risky single. There's a direct-hit at the striker's end but Iftikhar makes it in time.

28.5 - Wide! Rizwan reaches out and looks to cut but can't connect.

28.4 - No run, Rizwan drives to cover where the fielder cuts off the boundary.

28.3 - FOUR! Full outside off and Rizwan hammers it hard and low to long-on.

28.2 - FOUR! Rizwan gets low to sweep but it flies off the top-edge to sail over the keeper.

28.1 - No run, back of length from Mustafizur and Rizwan cuts to point.

Over 30: Pakistan 191/3

29.6 - 1 run, Iftikhar tucks to deep square leg.

29.5 - 1 run, Rizwan makes room and cuts to cover.

29.4 - No run, shorter to Rizwan who pulls it back towards Mehidy.

29.3 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Rizwan defends.

29.2 - 2 runs, Rizwan goes deep and punches it past cover for two.

29.1 - No run, tossed up by Mehidy and Rizwan defends.

Over 31: Pakistan 198/3

30.6 - 1 run, Iftikhar makes room and cuts towards point.

30.5 - No run, fired in by Shakib now and Iftikhar pushes it back to the bowler.

30.4 - FOUR! Slower to Iftikhar who cuts it superbly past extra cover.

30.3 - 1 run, Rizwan creates room and punches to long-off.

30.2 - 1 run, Iftikhar cuts it to deep point to rotate strike.

30.1 - No run, Iftikhar looks to slog but pulls out of the shot.

Shakib Al Hasan [4.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack.

Over 32: Pakistan 203/3

31.6 - 1 run, Ifitkhar punches it down the ground to retain strike. Pakistan need just 2 runs to win.

31.5 - 2 runs, this time Iftikhar flicks it towards fine leg for an easy two.

31.4 - No run, Iftikhar gets down to sweep but only edges it to short fine leg.

31.3 - No run, Iftikhar cuts hard but finds cover.

31.2 - 1 run, Rizwan tucks to fine leg to rotate strike.

31.1 - 1 run, slower loopy delivery from Mehidy and Iftikhar thinks of the heave but only punches to long-on.

Over 32.3: Pakistan 205/3

32.3 - 1 run, Rizwan dabs to cover and finishes it off with a quick single.

32.2 - No run, Rizwan drives hard but finds cover.

32.1 - 1 run, Iftikhar pulls through midwicket to level the scores!

Pakistan win by 7 wickets!

Finally, Pakistan break their four-game losing streak as they win by seven wickets with 105 balls to spare. This win keeps their faint hopes of making the semifinals alive as they sit just outside the top four in fifth spot.

Bangladesh are second from bottom and are completely out of the running now.

The Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique (68) Fakhar Zaman (81) provided a solid base with a 128-run opening stand from where the result was never in doubt.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3/60) was the sole bright spot for Bangladesh as he enters the 100 ODI Wickets club, joining Afridi who got to that landmark in the first innings.

Fakhar Zaman grabs the Player of the Match award on his return to the side!

After the Asia Cup, I practiced a lot on my batting, I was looking good at the camp and was looking forward to making it to the team. Today, my hard work paid off after I was given a chance. I told Abdullah that I will see off the first few overs, I knew I could hit big sixes. My role is to make it easy for my partner, so it was important to see off the first few overs and then play my shots. NRR was in our mind after we reached 100, the aim was to finish it off in 30 overs. I had too many failures, I was looking towards such a knock and hopefully I'll make bigger scores in the next few games.

Fakhar Zaman (81 off 74 balls)

Shakib Al Hasan says Bangladesh need collective performances which isn't happening

Not enough runs, The wicket was really good, we lost early wickets again. There were some partnerships, but not big partnerships. Disappointing with the bat. Credit should go to Pakistan, the way they bowled and the way they batted in the first 10 overs. (On his batting position) We'll have to think about that. We are not getting many runs from the top four batsmen. I was batting in the top four, I wasn't scoring. My confidence was low too. Luckily I got some runs, felling better now. At this moment, changing too many things gets difficult. We have to keep moving forward. We have to perform together. We need collective performance, which is not happening. Two more matches, hopefully we can bounce back. Everywhere we go, they (fans) keep supporting us. We have to give something back to them so they can smile.

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh Captain)

Babar credits the bowlers who picked wickets at important moments for the win

All credit to the boys the way we played in all three departments. We know, if Fakhar bats for 20-30 overs, it's a different ball game, he played his natural game. Good to see him. We are trying to win the next two matches, we'll see where we stand. We started well, the way Shaheen started. They built a partnership, our main bowlers picked wickets. We picked wickets in the middle overs. Thank you (fans) so much for the support.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

What's next for both sides?

Pakistan need to win their remaining two games to have a chance of making the semifinals. Their next opponents are high-flying New Zealand at Bengaluru on November 4.

Bangladesh meanwhile are playing for pride now as they next take on Sri Lanka in Delhi on November 6.

That's it from us for today!

Join us again tomorrow for all the action from New Zealand vs South Africa which starts off at 2 PM.

Till then it's goodbye and goodnight from us.