Ace pacer Shaheen Afridi shone for Pakistan of their essential T20 World Cup 2022 match towards Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday (November 6).
The left-arm seamer broke the spine of Shakib Al Hasan and Co. as he completed with figures of 4/22. His splendid bowling effort helped Pakistan prohibit Bangladesh to 127/8 in 20 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto was the top-scorer for Bangladesh with 54 off 48 balls as different batters didn’t placed on a present. Shadab Khan as soon as once more did properly with a few essential dismissals, whereas Haris Rauf and Iftikhar Ahmed picked up a wicket every.
Babar Azam and Co. want 128 runs towards Bangladesh to win the match and qualify for the semifinals.
Followers on Twitter have been excited to witness probably the most wonderful spells and lavished reward on Shaheen Afridi for delivering in a crunch recreation for Pakistan. Listed below are a few of the reactions:
“Bowlers have finished their job” – Shadab Khan after glorious bowling efficiency towards Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2022
Vice-captain Shadab Khan lavished reward on Pakistan’s bowling division for limiting Bangladesh to a below-par rating.
Talking to Star Sports activities mid-innings, he stated:
“Thus far, so good. Bowlers have finished their job. We assessed the situations properly. Hopefully, batters do the identical. Slower ones (are efficient) for quick bowlers, and if you happen to bowl gradual as a spinner, additionally, you will get assist. Umpires gave it out, so it is out (Shakib determination).”
He additionally backed Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to lastly come good and take Pakistan into the T20 World Cup semifinals.
“We have now world-class openers. Babar hasn’t carried out properly, however he is an enormous match participant.”
Whereas South Africa have 5 factors in as many video games, Pakistan and Bangladesh are equal on 4 factors in as many matches. The crew securing a victory on this essential recreation will seal their place within the semi-finals.
In the meantime, India have already certified with six factors in 4 matches. Rohit Sharma and Co. will play towards Zimbabwe of their final group-stage match on the Melbourne Cricket Floor on Sunday.
New Zealand and England, however, have already certified for the knockout matches from Group 1. The table-toppers will play the second-placed crew from Group 2 and vice-versa. The T20 World Cup semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday (November 9 and 10).
