Dhaka: Pakistan cricket team has won the Asia’s biggest title after 12 years as they defeated Bangladesh by 2 runs at Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka.Â
The tears were rolling down the cheeks of the Bangla
deshi players, and the fans as they fought well against a team which was rather better than them.
Shakaib Al Hasan who scored 68 runs remained the top-scorer from Bangladeshi side accompanied by Tamim Iqbal 60 and Nasir Hossain 28 who helped them to fight well against a world class team. Other Bangladeshi batsmen failed to cross 20’s.
Shahid Afridi was awarded Man of the Match.
Aizaz Cheema who took three wickets remained the highest wicket-taker from Pakistani side along with Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal who shared two wickets while Shahid Afridi took one wicket.
Earlier Pakistan set a target of 236 runs due to the sensible batting by wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed.
(Courtesy Thenewstribe)
