2019 World Cup, Match 43: Pakistan beat Bangladesh but predictably lose semifinal race
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Image Source : Getty ImagesAware that the situation demanded them to beat Bangladesh by 300-plus runs to make it to the knockout stage, Pakistan needed to put on board a total of no less than 450 to stand a chance.
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All they could manage was 315 for nine after electing to bat, courtesy Imam-ul-Haq (100) and Babar Azam (96), who added 157 runs for the second wicket.
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Pakistan bowled out Bangladesh for 221 in 44.1 overs to record their fourth win on the trot since suffering defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India.
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Shaheen Afridi returned career-best figures of six for 35 and became the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in World Cup.
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Shakib Al Hasan's incredible run at this World Cup culminated with a 64-run knock. He totalled 606 runs with an average of 86.57.