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In a thrilling showdown at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Bangladesh secured a remarkable victory in the 3rd Place Play-Off of the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 against Pakistan and secured a bronze medal.
Tahir Baig guides Pakistan to a respectable total
The Pakistani innings was dominated by the explosive batting of Tahir Baig, who notched up 32 runs off just 18 deliveries, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Khushdil Shah contributed with 14 runs off 10 balls, in♍clud☂ing 1 four and 1 six.
Despite losing an early wicket, Pakistan’s batting unit displayed aggressive strokeplay, setting a competitive total of 48/1 in their allotted 5 overs. For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol bowled 2 overs and conceded 20 runs, while Rakibul Hasan bowled 2 overs, taking a crucial wicket and giving away just 12 runs. Afif Hossain bowled 1 over and conceded🌃 15 ruღns, playing a part in containing the Pakistani batters.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury shines as Bangladesh beat Pakistan
Chasing a revised target of 65 runs for victory, Bangladesh showed tremendous determination and skill with the bat. Afif Hossain played a pivotal role, scoring 20 runs off 11 balls, includ🐈ing 3 fours and 1 six.
However, the standout performance came from Yasir Ali Chowdhury, who blazed his way to 34 runs off 16 balls, smashing 3 fours and 2 sixes. Pakistan’s bowlers gave it their all in a bid to defend the total. Arshad Iqbal impressed after claiming three wickets while conceding only 14 🥀✃runs in his 2 overs.
But in the end, Bangladesh emerged triumphant, winning the match by 6 wickets. This victory secured them the 3rd place in the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 and a bronze medal, a moment of immense pride for the Bangladesh cricket team and their supporters.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Pakistan cricket team since September 2023:
– Couldn't qualify into Asia Cup final.
– Lost to Afghanistan in Asian Games Semifinal.
– Lost to Bangladesh in the Asian Games Bronze Medal.— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
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Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 6 wiওckets (DLS Method) in the Asian Games.
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Yesterday – Pakistan lost to Afghanistan in the Semi Finals of Asian Games.
Today – Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in the Bronze Medal match of Asian Games.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Bangladesh Beat Pakist🍬an In A Bronze Match By 6 Wickets. 💔
— Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe)
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Banglade🐽sh beat Pakist🅘an in bronze medal match at Asian Games.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888)
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BANGLADESH WON THE BRONZE MEDAL IN ASIAN GAMES, THEY BEAT PAKISTAN….!!!!
– What a match and What a historic win for Bangladesh in this Asian Games.
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Ban🔜gladesh Beats Pakistan in Asian Games Bronze Medal Match 🔥 Last Ball Four Runs Were Required And Rakibul Hasan Gets The Boundary .
The Bangladesh Premier League Talents Have Beaten The Pakistan Super League ജTalents !!
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
Bangladesh defeated pakistan in the bronze medal match at the asian games LOLZZZZ.
They needed 20 of the last over and they made it.
Enjoy the last over lol— Manish🇮🇳 (@manibhaii16)
BANGLADESH WIN THE BRONZE. 🥉
Bangladesh chase down 20 runs in the final over against P⛦akistan. Yasir Ali smashed 6, 2, 6, 2 & then got dismissed.
Rakibul Hasan smashed FOUR in the last ball. 🤩
— Saif Ahmed (@saifahmed75)
