Shehzad century sets up massive win for Pakistan
Ahmed Shehzad pummeled Pakistan's first ever T20 century, propelling his side to a 50-run win over Bangladesh and setting up a virtual quarterfinal against West Indies
Ahmed Shehzad pummeled Pakistan's first ever T20 century, propelling his side to a 50-run win over Bangladesh and setting up a virtual quarterfinal against West Indies
Pakistan take this easily. A handsome margin of 50 runs.. The win was set up by a beautiful unbeaten century from Ajmal Shehzad and once they had 190 on the board, it was always going to be difficult for Bangladesh batsmen against bowlers of quality..Gul picked three, the spinners struck whenever Bangladesh looked for big hits.. Bangladesh's loss means Australia are knocked out now and the winner of the match between Pakistan and West Indies two days from now will be a quarter final.
Mushfiqur says, "Razaak and Shakib bowled really well, but other bowlers didn't back them up. Those two overs cost almost sixty runs. When you are chasing a big target, you need someone from top four to bat all the way, but that didn't happen today."
Mohammad Hafeez says, "It is a great effort from the boys. Everyone knew how important these games were. A special knock from Ahmed Shehzad. He was a little under pressure before the game, but the management gave him the support ... He has all the shots and today he showed it in his game."
Ahmed Shehzad is the Man of the Match. He says, "For me it's very important to follow the team plans. I didn't want to let the team down. I stuck to my basics and delivered. I had a very good start and thought i can bat through the innings."
Well that's all from this match. Another match starting in roughly half an hour.. See you there. Ciao ciao
Last over.. Chance for Gul to add another one to his figures..
He displays a hunger for runs that bodes well for his and Pakistan's future
Losing by 50 runs in T20, according to Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim, is like losing by 100 or 150 in ODIs, but the margin might have been a lot closer if not for two expensive overs
Given all Pakistan's success in T20 it was incongruous that they were the only one of the top eight nations not to have an individual hundred: Ahmed Shehzad picked the perfect moment to change that
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Tweet report for the World T20 game between Bangladesh and Pakistan
First Round Group A | |||||
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Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
BAN | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.466 |
NEP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.933 |
AFG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.981 |
HKG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.455 |
First Round Group B | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.109 |
ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.957 |
IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.701 |
UAE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.541 |
Group 1 | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2.233 |
SA | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.075 |
NZ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.678 |
ENG | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.776 |
NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.866 |
Group 2 | |||||
Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.28 |
WI | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.971 |
PAK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.384 |
AUS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.857 |
BAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.072 |