Asia Cup 2018: Super Four, Match 6 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Twitter Erupts as Bangladesh Sets Up a Date with India in the Asia Cup Final
Published - 27 Sep 2018, 02:51 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 02:28 AM
Bangladesh offered a clinical display as they beat Pakistan by 37 runs to set up a finale clash with India in the ongoing Asia Cup on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim guided Bangladesh with a scintillating knock to post 239 runs on the board. He was unfortunate to get out 99 as they lost back to back wickets which kept the score from flourishing.
Pakistan brought in Junaid Khan, a decision that paid immediate dividends in the powerplay overs. He picked up two of the first three wickets that fell razing through the openers. However, that reaffirming stand between Rahim and Mithun then flourished, the duo keeping up well with Pakistan spinners bowling quick on a well-grassed wicket. First-change Hasan Ali was equally complicit in Pakistan’s plight, failing to keep up the pressure built by the opening bowlers until he struck with Mithun’s wicket with a well-deceived short ball that flew back to him off a top-edge.
Hasan Ali removed Rubel Hossain which ensured Bangladesh got all out on 239, a few tens less than they expected.
Bangladesh, in pursuit of a finale spot, started on a high sending Pakistan’s top-order back in the hut. Mustafizur Rahman was fantastic with the new ball to leave the Green Caps in a spot of bother. Since then, Shoaib Malik, their only hope, partnered Imam-ul-Haq to revive the innings. They added 67 runs before Malik departed scoring a hard-fought 30.
Asif Ali then played a patient knock along with Imam, who crossed his half-century by then to take Pakistan close to the winnings runs. However, Bangladesh struck back to back to send Pakistan out of the game.
Shaheen Afridi and Junaid Khan ensured that they bat till the end to finish at 202 for nine. As a result, Bangladesh will play India in the finals of the Asia Cup.
Here is how the Twitter as Bangladesh beat Pakistan convincingly to set up a pinnacle clash with India in the ongoing Asia Cup:
Not sure if they served red bull during the drinks break but whatever it was, it gave Mashrafe Mortaza wings! WHAT.A.CATCH !! Or is it the match? Unbelievable commitment from the Bangladesh captain.. Wow! #PAKvBAN
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 26, 2018
Government to auction to following items on immediate basis#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/LIDjbvkLWO
— Aamer (@Dr_AamerKhan) September 26, 2018
One Of Those Rare Days When #Pakistan Fans Are Praying For Pakistan To Lose And Indian Fans Are Praying For #Pakistan's Win So That We Beat Them 3-0 And Win The Asia Cup 2018 Finals. ???#PAKvBAN #PAKvsBAN #BANvsPAK #INDvPAK
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) September 26, 2018
Every time I see Nawaz bat I wonder how did he once score 187 off 157 balls in a domestic one-day match. #PakvBan
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 26, 2018
Sarfraz : Inshallah boys played well
Rohit : Abey woh match ke baad bolte hain yaar ?#PAKvBAN Sarfraz pic.twitter.com/WUHNgDdA4w
— Jaleel Awan (@Jaleel_Awan_) September 26, 2018
Well played Fakhar.#AsiaCup2018 #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/I10oBP7ks0
— Akki (@CrickPotato) September 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/totalkanpuria/status/1044986454118723591
Missed a century by just 99 Runs #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/3AxYdIhB77
— D Е Е Р А И К А Я ?? (@SachinsWarrior) September 26, 2018
Can't Bat, Can't Keep, Can't Lead, Can't Behave! SARFRAZ. #PAKvBAN
— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) September 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/geniussyeda/status/1044986475736170497
When Pakistani Batsman's come on crease
Bowlers to them:#PAKvBAN ? pic.twitter.com/rlytj8FbrB— M. Talha Mushtaq #MTM ?? (@talhamushtaq22) September 26, 2018
Cricket is not cricket without him. And Pakistan cricket is nothing without Shahid Afridi. No charm and no hope. Even when he would get out on a duck, we'd still have hope in the next match.."Koi baat nahi, abhi Afridi hai na." Miss you Lala @SAfridiOfficial ?#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/08CwVaiBCT
— Maryam (@BefourMaryam) September 26, 2018
So true.#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/Wa6ryGLgQq
— Newbie (@dead_akont) September 26, 2018
