Pakistan were on a knife edge going into the Group 2 match against Bangladesh on Sunday and came out with a five-wicket win. The win ensured that they reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup from Group 2. After South Africa lost to the Netherlands in the first Group 2 match of the day, the game between Bangladesh and Pakistan turned out to be straight knockouts for both teams. four steps. Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to 127/8 in 20 overs and then reached the target in 18.1 overs. There was a controversial moment in the match when Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, a former India star, was given out. Robin Uthappa Said it could have made a difference.
Shadab struck twice in successive deliveries in the 11th over, including the dismissal of the Bangladesh captain lbw. ShakibBut there was controversy about it. Shakib reviewed the decision and replays showed that the ball was catching the bat before hitting the pad. However, Shakib was also given out by the third umpire.
“Definitely, the evidence we saw on television was clearly not out. There was definitely an edge on the outside. Certainly, the bat was not touching the surface of the pitch. This cannot be confused with Well, where did that noise come from. I was incredibly surprised to see that decision,” tom moodyFormer Sri Lanka coach, Said on ESPNcricinfo,
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“Tom is putting it lightly. I would have been amazed if it was Shakib Al Hasan. There was a lot off the field. Even with Shakib, the difference could be between 127 and 150. Shakib is not in the middle. Runs But he will be keen to score runs in this game. That could be the difference,” said Robin Uthappa, a member of India’s 2007 World T20 winning team.
Later in the post-match presentation, Shakib did not say anything when he was dismissed. “At the half stage, we were 70/1. Wanted to get somewhere around 145-150 – would have been a reasonable total on that pitch. Knew it would be difficult for the new batsmen, so it was difficult to take the set batsmen forward The end that didn’t work out. In terms of results, this is our best performance in the T20 World Cup. Could have done better. But having said that, with newcomers coming in, with changes, it’s best to hope On my own performance – I could have done better. As long as I am fit and performing, I would love to play,” said Shakib.
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