Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Babar Azam Departs For 17, Pakistan Go 2 Down In Chase vs Bangladesh

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Rizwan to the rescue

Despite losing the wicket of skipper Babar Azam, Pakistan still have momentum on their side as Mohammad Rizwan comes to the rescue. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, Rizwan smashes a six and a boundary as the pacer leaks 11 runs. 

PAK 85/2 (17 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Taskin Ahmed has provided Bangladesh with a big breakthrough as he dismissed Babar Azam for 17. Babar completely failed to judge the delivery and he got clean bowled by Taskin. Second wicket gone for Pakistan in the chase. 

PAK 74/2 (15.3 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Imam on fire

Pakistan finally gain the momentum back as Imam ul Haq starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Hasan Mehmud, he smashes a four and a six as the pacer leaks 15 runs. Imam is also getting a strong support from skipper Babar Azam from the other end. 

PAK 74/1 (15 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Good over from Taskin

After getting smashed for 12 runs in his previous over, Taskin Ahmed redeems himself in the next over. He concedes only 2 runs as Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq show cautious approach in their chase. 

PAK 59/1 (14 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Babar-Imam steady

Babar Azam and Imam Ul Haq are steadily taking Pakistan ahead in the chase of 194. In the previous over of Shoriful Islam, the duo scores eight runs, which include a boundary from Babar. Pakistan aim to maintain the momentum. 

PAK 52/1 (12 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: 7 runs off the over

After the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan’s chase rely on Imam ul Haq and Babar Azam. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, the duo scores 7 runs and steadily taking Pakistan ahead in the game. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are eying some more wickets.

PAK 44/1 (11 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Shoriful Islam has provided Bangladesh with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Fakhar Zaman for 20. Shoriful strikes directly on the pads of Fakhar as the on-field umpire signals out. Pakistan lose one wicket in the chase of 194. 

PAK 35/1 (9.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Big over for Pakistan

After a slow start, Pakistan finally get a breakthrough as Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq smash 12 runs in the previous over of Taskin Ahmed. Imam smashes three boundaries as Pakistan gain the momentum in the chase of 194. 

PAK 33/0 (7 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: 6 runs off the over

After coming back from the delay, Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq provided Pakistan with a decent start as the duo scores 6 runs off Shoriful Islam’s delivery. the over also includes a boundary from Fakhar as Pakistan aim to gain the momentum. 

PAK 21/0 (6 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Match resumes

After a brief delay due to the floodlight failure, the Asia Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh resumes. Pakistan’s score read at 15/0 in 5 overs with Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq standing unbeaten at the crease. 

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Bizarre scenes

Some bizarre scenes can be seen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as the spectators have turned on their flash lights of the mobile phones. The match between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been halted due to the floodlight failure. 

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Match halted due to floodlight failure

The Super Four Asia Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been halted due to floodlight failure in the stadium. Pakistan’s score read at 15/0 in 5 overs, in the chase of 194. Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq are standing unbeaten at the crease. 

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Good over from Shoriful

Shoriful Islam has been really impressive with the ball so far. In the second over, he registers a maiden over and in the next one, he concedes only one runs. Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq are being cautious in their approach and steadily taking their side ahead in the chase. 

PAK 12/0 (4 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: 3 runs off the over

After leaking eight runs in the first over, Taskin Ahmed redeems himself and bowls an economical over. In the previous over, he leaks only three runs and controls the flow of runs. On the other hand, Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq are looking to gain some momentum in the coming overs. 

BAN 11/0 (3 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Good start for Pakistan

Pakistan are off to a good start in the chase of 194 against Bangladesh. In the first over, openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam Ul Haq have scored eight runs off Taskin Ahmed’s delivery. The over includes two boundaries from Fakhar Zaman. 

PAK 8/0 (1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: We are back

Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the first Super Four of the Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh. In the chase of 194, Imam Ul Haq and Fakhar Zaman have opened for Pakistan. On the other hand, Taskin Ahmed will be bowling the first over for Bangladesh. 

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Bangladesh 193 all out

Four-wicket haul from Haris Rauf helped Pakistan to bundle out Bangladesh for 193 in the first Super Four match of the ongoing Asia Cup on Wednesday in Lahore. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh lost some early wickets but a strong partnership between Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64), helped them recover. However, Rauf scalped four wickets and Naseem took three as Bangladesh got bowled out for 193.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Naseem Shah takes his second wicket of the day and removes Afif Hossain for 12. In desperation to get a boundary, Afif fires a shot but fails to time it properly as Faheen Ashraf takes a brilliant catch. Nine wickets gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 192/9 (38.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Haris Rauf has provided Pakistan with two massive breakthroughs as he dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim and Taskin Ahmed for 54 and 0 respectively. Both the batters lost their wickets in a similar way as they ended up giving catches to wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan. 

BAN 190/8 (37.3 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Iftikhar Ahmed provides Pakistan with a major breakthrough as he removes Shamim Hossain for 16. Shamim tries to go for a big hit but Imam Ul Haq takes a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket. Sixth wicket gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 174/6 (34.4 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Good over from Iftikhar

Iftikhar Ahmed bowls as excellent over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only three runs and puts pressure on Bangladesh batters. On the other hand, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shamim Hossain try to get some boundaries in order to gain the momentum back. 

BAN 163/5 (33 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Mushfiqur hits 50

Mushfiqur Rahim also brings up his half-century after taking a double off Faheem Ashraf’s delivery. It is his 46th ODI half-century and he brings it up in 71 balls. After the dismissal of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur has been joined by Shamim Hossain at the crease.

BAN 150/5 (29.3 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Faheem Ashraf gives a solid breakthrough as he dismisses Shakib Al Hasan for 53. Shakib tries to go for a big hit but Fakhar Zaman takes a brilliant catch in the deep. The 100-run partnership between Shakib and Mushfiqur finally comes to an end. Fifth wicket gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 147/5 (29.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Shakib hits 50

Shakib Al Hasan takes a single off Faheem Ashraf’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 54th ODI half-century, which he brings up in just 53 balls. On the other hand, Mushfiqur Rahim is also inching closer towards his 46th ODI half-century. Terrific batting from both the batters. 

BAN 140/4 (27.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Shakib nears 50

Shakib Al Hasan is inching closer towards his 54th half-century as 4-down Bangladesh aim for a good total against Pakistan. He is also getting a good support from Mushfiqur Rahim, who is also dealing in boundaries. Shakib is batting at 40 while Mushfiqur is standing unbeaten at 30. 

BAN 116/4 (24 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: 50-run partnership

Bangladesh finally take a sigh of relief as Shakib Al Hasan smashes two back-to-back boundaries off Naseem Shah’s over. With this over, Shakib and Mushfiqur bring up their 5-run partnership. Terrific steadiness from both the batters. 

BAN 99/4 (20 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Naseem Shah back into the attack

After recovering from the minor injury, pacer Naseem Shah is back into the attack. He bowls a brilliant over as he leaks only four runs. Bangladesh batters Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are desperately trying to get some boundaries and stitch a strong partnership. 

BAN 87/4 (18 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Tight bowling from Pakistan

Pakistan bowlers are contributing equally and controlling the flow of runs. In the previous over, Shadab Khan leaks only five and puts pressure on Bangladesh batters. On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim aim for some quick boundaries in order to get the momentum. 

BAN 72/4 (15 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: 7 runs off the over

Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are standing steady and taking Bangladesh ahead in the game. In the previous over of Shaheen Afridi, the duo scores 7 runs, which include a boundary from Shakib. On the other hand, Pakistan bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets. 

BAN 65/4 (13 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Good over from Faheem

After losing the wicket of Towid Hridoy, 4-down Bangladesh now rely on Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim for a steady partnership. In the previous over, Faheem Ashraf leaks only four runs and controls the flow of runs. 

BAN 53/4 (11 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Haris Rauf strikes again and this time Towhid Hridoy becomes his prey. Hridoy completely fails to judge the delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Hridoy departs for 2 as Bangladesh go 4 down against Pakistan. 

BAN 47/4 (9.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT

OUT!!! Haris Rauf has provided Pakistan with another breakthrough as he dismissed Mohammed Naim for 20. Naim tries to go for a big hit but fails to time it properly as ball landed safely into the hands of Rauf. Third wicket gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 45/3 (7.3 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Naseem Shah picks up an injury

Mohammad Naim steals a boundary from Shaheen Afridi as the ball hits the pads and goes for four. Naseem Shah makes a brilliant effort to stop the ball from going across the boundary line but fails and in the attempt, he also picks up an injury. Physio rushes on to the field and takes Naseem for a check. 

BAN 44/2 (7 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Shakib-Naim steady

After the losing the wicket of Litton Das, 2-down Bangladesh now rely on Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Naim for a steady partnership. In the previous over of Naseem Shah, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Shakib. 

BAN 36/2 (6 overs)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: WICKET!

Shaheen strikes! Catches Litton by surprise with a short-pitched delivery. He ended up fending to the keeper.

Litton Das c Mohammad Rizwan (wk) b Shaheen Shah Afridi 16 (13)

BAN: 31/2 (4.5)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Boundary!

That’s class from Litton! Little too much room on the on side and he obliges. Drives all along the ground past deep point

BAN: 22/1 (3.4)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Four runs!

Litton finds the gap! He drove at this length ball angled across and beats the cover-point fielder, who fails to get a hand to this

PAK: 13/1 (2.4)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: OUT!

Naseem draws first blood for Pakistan! Tempting delivery down the leg, and Miraz chips it straight to Fakhar Zaman at square leg

Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Fakhar Zaman b Naseem Shah 0 (1)

BAN: 0/1 (1.1)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Swing and a miss!

Good length delivery beats Naim’s outside edge! Excellent delivery to start the proceedings. Right on the money from Shaheen

BAN: 0/0 (0.1)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live: Here are the teams!

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud