Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in their CWC23 match in Kolkata. Bangladesh scored 204 all out, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz top-scoring with 25. Pakistan's bowlers performed well, with every bowler taking at least one wicket. In the chase, Fakhar Zaman hit a quickfire 81, helping Pakistan reach the target in 35 overs. Abdullah Shafique also contributed with 68. Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman were the standout performers for Pakistan. With this win, Pakistan kept their semi-final hopes alive, while Bangladesh is now out of contention for the top four.
Pakistan are back in the race for the semis โฆ #Pakistan #CWC23
Joy for Pakistan as Shaheen Afridi is crowned No.1 ranked bowler on the latest @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings ๐ Details ๐ https://t.co/Aoae4jmspb https://t.co/RXYdbU7H9v
Shaheen Shah Afridi reaches the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings for the first time in his career ๐ฆ https://t.co/1ke2vul6Sm
The ๐ฆ soars! There's a new No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings for bowlers ๐ https://t.co/dDXYLKHL8f
There's a new No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings for bowlers ๐ https://t.co/hgl0pCpq67
There's a new No. 1 in the ICC ODI rankings for bowlers ๐ https://t.co/UT2tpxz2Uo
New No.1 ranked bowler ๐ The Pakistan speedster leads the pack in the latest @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/Aoae4jmspb
Abdullah Shafique, Pakistan's unsung hero this World Cup ๐ #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/Ib0i0yRwFJ
How times change โฏ๏ธ #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/zC04pqrj1Q
A new No.1 performer in the race to have the biggest impact in the field at the @cricketworldcup ๐ Details โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/2PWZpqf5PO
Kolkata was witness to a classic Fakhar Zaman show ๐ https://t.co/wDT7JS2PAa | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/jqedsb1qCR
Shaheen Afridi has probably not been among the best bowlers at the World Cup. Yet, he is the joint-highest wicket-taker, taking a wicket every 23 balls. It is an achievement more remarkable than it looks, writes Sid Monga โ๏ธ #PAKvBAN | #CWC23
Shaheen beats Starc by one match ๐ฆ https://t.co/aADPSMEWxX | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/Z8nu3301dP
Mehidy Hasan Miraz's contribution lower down the order helped Bangladesh to a total over 200, and he was the only one to strike in Pakistan's chase. He's featured in @DP_World #GoingBeyondBoundaries #PAKvBAN #CWC23 https://t.co/OfK6BFXorj
Fazalhaq Farooqi shines in Pune as Afghanistan find another way to win #AFGvSL #CWC23 https://t.co/Xabivnv856
An impressive pace-bowling display earned Pakistan a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh, maintaining their semi-final hopes while eliminating their opponents #CWC23 https://t.co/LiUEAb9FaT
What has gone wrong for Bangladesh at this World Cup? #CWC23 #PAKvBAN https://t.co/8xFixFWBsh
Mohammed Shami, World Cup superstar ๐ https://t.co/AbRge5y94d | #CWC23 https://t.co/0nGbuEj4AZ
โ He needed that innings โ Pakistan needed that innings Fakhar Zaman has found some form! SCORECARD โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/2O6BbkcG41
Shaheen Afridi joins Adam Zampa at the top of the #CWC23 wicket charts ๐ฆ https://t.co/PJzldcOdn0
After the #PAKvBAN clash in Kolkata, the #CWC23 qualification scenarios have become even more engaging ๐ Details ๐ https://t.co/6aTJM4nMuZ
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh to keep World Cup survival hopes alive https://t.co/6obZ2MSsed
7 matches, 3 wins, 6 points... Pakistan fans, do you still believe? #CWC23 #PAKvBAN https://t.co/reRekTQXpt
Pakistan break their #CWC23 hoodoo with a brilliant win in Kolkata ๐ Details ๐ https://t.co/JAXG3j6DkS
Pakistan reignited their semi-final hopes and eliminated Bangladesh with a seven-wicket victory in Kolkata ๐ฅโคต๏ธ
Pakistan's third win keeps their semi-final hopes alive! ๐ต๐ฐ Bangladesh are the first team to be mathematically out of contention for the top four โ #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/6BdLFPzpAq
Fakhar Zaman slammed a quickfire 81 on his comeback to win the @aramco #POTM ๐ #CWC23 | #PAKvAFG https://t.co/aIwbrnH3KH
Pakistan overcame a modest Bangladesh total with ease to garner their third #CWC23 win ๐ช #PAKvBAN ๐: https://t.co/059IGB6Iku https://t.co/Pq7IHBuUp4
The ODI World Cup semi-final dream remains unfulfilled for Bangladesh ๐ SCORECARD โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/2TFbmoSMIB
It's all over in Kolkata! Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ https://t.co/9TUbOh1gLk
Comfortable and clinical ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan break their four-match losing streak in the World Cup with a top display ๐ They're still in it! SCORECARD โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/70jNPGV4qp
Only two Pakistan batters have hit five or more sixes in a men's ODI World Cup innings - 8 by Imran Nazir vs ZIM, 2007 7 by Fakhar Zaman vs BAN, today ๐ Comeback complete - crucial innings for him and for Pakistan! LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/G5DlEWf31t
Shaheen Afridi soars high yet again with another feat to his name ๐ฆ #CWC23 | #PAKvBAN https://t.co/IlQQ6P5xYK
OUT! Mehidy Hasan Miraz strikes again - Babar Azam falls for 9 โ๏ธ LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/T9azy8Gbt8
Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets the first wicket! Abdullah Shafique falls for 68 โ๏ธ LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/r2mkA7pFnP
Plumb! FINALLY a wicket for Bangladesh! A fantastic knock from Abdullah Shafique ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ https://t.co/AJ3vPqiooB
Fakhar's 50 with a six โ Pakistan's 100 with a six โ One shot, two milestones! LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/pFtZkuTSTt
Four 50+ scores in this World Cup: ๐ฎ๐ณ Virat Kohli ๐ฟ๐ฆ Aiden Markram ๐ฑ๐ฐ Pathum Nissanka ๐ณ๐ฟ Rachin Ravindra ๐ต๐ฐ ABDULLAH SHAFIQUE ๐ Joint-highest โจ LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/tUW77OWwgN
Pakistan are on course for a comfortable chase ๐ฏ 52-0 after 10 overs. LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/u7R9NfXevm
"This is a tremendous strike!" โ๏ธ Fakhar Zaman with a MASSIVE six! Strong start from Pakistan ๐ https://t.co/NSeAvXDlkp
Steady start for Pakistan - 28/0 after 6 overs ๐ Abdullah Shafique (15*) and Fakhar Zaman (11*) are playing cautiously. LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/vSwcgbRiia
No zeroes in the wickets column! Every Pakistan bowler claimed at least one wicket against Bangladesh today ๐ LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/1nTpgHILtj
The joy of being a fan ๐๐ #CWC23 #PAKvBAN https://t.co/uHXLF5PcjP
Bangladesh 204 all out! Pakistan run chase up next ๐โณ https://t.co/otlIbkuaNH
205 to win ๐ฏ Strong performance from Pakistan - at least one wicket each from every bowler today! LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/nTypObdWdK
OUT! Wasim gets his first wicket - Mehidy Hasan Miraz is out for 25 โ๏ธ LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFI7Dp | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/Q1rTsqKRnw
Rauf's short ball gets the big wicket of Shakib! โ๏ธ Bangladesh's skipper departs for 43 - 185/7 with just over ten overs to go LIVE โถ๏ธ https://t.co/qW50cFHzNR | #PAKvBAN | #CWC23 https://t.co/K5zlNU1kzc