Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup: PAK beat BAN by 5 wickets, register a place in semi-finals

13:09 (IST)

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13:07 (IST)

Netherlands played a massive role in Pakistan's qualification as they defeated South Africa in the previous encounter. But Pakistan too deserve all the credits. They have put up a brilliant all-round show against Bangladesh to win this one. Shaheen Afridi stepped up scalped a four-fer for his side earlier. He was adjudged Player of the match for his performance

13:00 (IST)

PAK vs BAN LIVE
Shan Masood gets a couple on the first ball of the penultimate over to take Pakistan home. They have won this one by 5 wickets and have registered a place in the semis

12:50 (IST)

PAK vs BAN LIVE
Pakistan had got two boundaries in that one but have now lost a wicket. Haris wanted to go over covers as he danced down the track but didn't time his stroke well and was caught by Nasum Ahmed for 31 off 18

12:44 (IST)

PAK vs BAN LIVE
Haris makes most of that free hit as he hammers that fuller one, way outside off to the square leg boundary for a maximum

12:36 (IST)

After 14 overs,Pakistan 89/2 ( Mohammad Nawaz 3 , Mohammad Haris 19)

PAK vs BAN LIVE SCORE
Pakistan got some important runs in that over. Haris has hit a boundary and a maximum in that one bringing down the equation to 39 needed off final six overs

12:19 (IST)

PAK vs BAN LIVE SCORE
That's another one. Pakistan have lost both their openers now. Width on offer from Ebadot Hossain to Rizwan as he tries to slash that over point region but ends up giving a straight forward catch to Shanto. He is gone for 32 off 32

12:13 (IST)

PAK vs BAN LIVE SCORE
Bangladesh have the breakthrough after the break. Babar Azam tries to go for the slog sweep on a tossed up delivery from Nasum Ahmed but only manages to get the leading edge and is caught by Mustafizur at short third man for 25 off 33

12:10 (IST)

After 10 overs,Pakistan 56/0 ( Mohammad Rizwan (W) 31 , Babar Azam (C) 25)

PAK vs BAN LIVE 
Rizwan and Babar Azam have given a steady start to Pakistan in this run chase. While Rizwan is scoring runs quickly, Babar has been cautious so far

11:48 (IST)

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