Pakistan got off to a winning start in the Super Four stage of the 2023 Asia Cup, defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in Lahore on Wednesday.

The top-ranked ODI team chased down the 194-run target in 40 overs, with Imam-ul-Haq top-scoring with 78 runs. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 63 runs for Pakistan.

Bangladesh was bowled out for 193 runs, with Naseem Shah taking four wickets and Shaheen Afridi taking three.

The win sets up a mouth-watering clash between Pakistan and arch-rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.

Here are some other details from the match:

Pakistan lost Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam early in their innings, but Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq put on a 85-run partnership to steady the ship.
Bangladesh’s top order struggled against the Pakistani pace attack, with only Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakil Al Hasan making significant contributions.
Naseem Shah was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, taking four wickets for 29 runs.
Shaheen Afridi also impressed, taking three wickets for 32 runs.

Asia Cup 2023 Live score: Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live score | Match 7

Pakistan got off to a winning start in the Super Four stage of the 2023 Asia Cup, defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in Lahore on Wednesday.

The top-ranked ODI team chased down the 194-run target in 40 overs, with Imam-ul-Haq top-scoring with 78 runs. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 63 runs for Pakistan.

Bangladesh was bowled out for 193 runs, with Naseem Shah taking four wickets and Shaheen Afridi taking three.

The win sets up a mouth-watering clash between Pakistan and arch-rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.

Here are some other details from the match:

• Pakistan lost Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam early in their innings, but Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq put on a 85-run partnership to steady the ship.
• Bangladesh’s top order struggled against the Pakistani pace attack, with only Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakil Al Hasan making significant contributions.
• Naseem Shah was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, taking four wickets for 29 runs.
• Shaheen Afridi also impressed, taking three wickets for 32 runs.
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