Fakhar Zaman marked his return to the facet with 81 runs as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by seven wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Pakistan have stored alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup by defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets, due to a gap partnership of 100 runs between Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman.
Zaman marked his return to the facet with a belligerent knock of 81 runs as Pakistan chased the goal of 205 in 32.3 overs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Earlier, Pakistan’s tempo bowlers mixed to take eight wickets as Bangladesh had been dismissed for 204 runs in 45.1 overs.
The defeat, Bangladesh’s sixth, has ended Shakib al-Hasan’s staff’s hopes of qualifying for the semifinals. Bangladesh have solely gained one match within the event.
Pakistan have now gained three matches from their seven and nonetheless have a mathematical probability of qualifying.
