That's it! Bangladesh win by 37 runs. Pakistan were rated favourites to win the Asia Cup 2018. However, it has been a disappointing tournament for them. Meanwhile, Bangladesh qualify for the final and will face India on Friday. It was a comprehensive win for Bangladesh. Remember they lost to Afghanistan earlier, but bounced back in style. Full Scorecard.
Pakistan need 38 more runs to win from one over. This is a lost cause for Pakistan, just formalities remaining now. Bangladesh all set for a place in the Asia Cup 2018 final.
Pakistan need 38 more runs to win from one over. This is a lost cause for Pakistan, just formalities remaining now. Bangladesh all set for a place in the Asia Cup 2018 final.
So, Pakistan need 42 to win off 18 balls with just one wicket in hand.
OUT! Mustafizur Rahman picks his fourth wicket. Mohammad Nawaz perishes as Bangladesh inch closer towards victory. They need just one wicket. Mohammad Nawaz c (sub)Hossain Shanto b Mustafizur 8(19)
OUT! Mustafizur Rahman picks the wicket. Hasan Ali smashed him for a boundary but Mustafizur bounced back and did not allow the batsman to score. As a result, Hasan went for the big shot and was caught near mid-off. Hasan Ali c Mortaza b Mustafizur 8(11)
With just three wickets in hand, Pakistan need 68 more runs to win off 48 balls. Bangladesh in total control and look set for a place in the final. Only a miracle from here will help Pakistan win.
OUT! Big blow this to Pakistan. Imam-ul-Haq was batting well and sensibly. He tries to take on Mahmudullah, comes out his crease but missed the line if the ball and is stumped. Imam-ul-Haq st Liton Das b Mahmudullah 83(105)
OUT! Just when things started to look good for Pakistan, they lose a wickey. Asif Ali is stumped. Mehidy Hasan picks the wicket and puts an end to 71-run stand. Asif Ali st Liton Das b Mehidy Hasan 31(47)
15 overs remaining now and Pakistan need 100 more runs to win with five wickets in hand. Meanwhile, the partnership between Imam ul Haq and Asif Ali is now worth 46 off 59 balls.
Pakistan and Bangladesh meet in a virtual semi-final of the Asia Cup 2018 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. India has already qualified for the final of 2018 Asia Cup and the winner of PAK vs BAN will go ahead and face Men in Blue in the summit clash. Stay tuned for PAK vs BAN live score updates. Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018 LIVE Cricket Streaming on PTV Sports and Hotstar: Get Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of PAK vs BAN Super 4 Round Match on TV & Online
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh registered wins over Afghanistan in the Super Four round of the 2018 Asia Cup and lost to India. And now the two teams take on each other in pursuit of a place in the finals. Both the teams qualified for the Super Four round after winning one out of two matches in the group stage.
Interestingly, the last time these two teams met in the Asia Cup was during the 2016 edition. In that meeting, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan to en tea the finals. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led side now will be looking to repeat that and earn a place in the final. Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018, Weather Report: Mercury Drops at Abu Dhabi as Anticipation Soars for Super Four Tie.
Teams:
Bangladesh (From): Liton Das, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Abu Hider Rony, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mosaddek Hossain, Ariful Haque.
Pakistan (From): Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Sohail, Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan, Usman Khan, Shan Masood.