After Pakistan registered a 7-wicket victory in opposition to Bangladesh, captain Babar Azam lavished reward on his group’s excellent efficiency in all three departments and stated that his facet will hope to hold the arrogance into the subsequent two video games. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in Kolkata to register their third win within the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. With this sensible victory, Pakistan broke their four-match dropping streak within the ongoing match and moved to fifth within the factors desk with 6 factors. In the meantime, the ODI World Cup semifinal dream remained unfulfilled for Bangladesh.

“Credit score to the boys, the best way they performed in all three departments. This win hopefully provides confidence within the coming matches. Shaheen began nicely with the ball. After 15-20 overs, they constructed a partnership. However our principal bowlers struck. The primary factor was our bowlers hit good lengths and took wickets,” Babar Azam stated throughout a post-match presentation.

Babar lavished reward on Fakhar Zaman and said that if the opener bats for 20 to 30 overs, the sport can be totally different. Fakhar made a robust comeback within the 2023 Cricket World Cup, scoring 81 in opposition to Bangladesh. This achievement was particularly notable given his previous troubles with type, which resulted in his expulsion from the group.

“We all know how nicely Fakhar performs when he is going. Good to see him do it. We are attempting to win our remaining matches and see the place we stand,” Babar stated.

Babar thanked the Indian followers for his or her assist of him and Pakistan in the course of the match. Former participant Ramiz Raja reminded the Pakistan skipper of the assist his group obtained at Eden Gardens, for which he expressed gratitude.

“I wish to thank the followers for supporting me and Pakistan all through the World Cup,” he stated.

Speaking concerning the match, openers Zaman and Shafique scored 81 and 68 respectively whereas Mohammad Rizwan slammed an unbeaten 26, guiding their group to a 7-wicket triumph. For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged a three-wicket haul.

Earlier, Pakistan pacers Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf with sensational spells wreaked havoc on Bangladesh batters to limit the Bangla Tigers to a low complete of 204. Wasim Jr and Shaheen Afridi had been the chief harmful duo as they bagged three-wicket hauls respectively whereas pacer Haris Rauf got here collectively to assist the Males in Inexperienced bowl Bangladesh out for a low complete.

Pakistan will subsequent face New Zealand on Saturday at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.