“They’ve got three world-class frontline bowlers” – Shakib Al Hasan appreciate Pakistan after Bangladesh’s loss
Bangladesh and Pakistan locked horns on 6 September in Lahore, for the first game of the Super Fours stage of Asia Cup 2023. The two-time winners, Pakistan easily defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets. The Tigers, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. Unfortunately for them, they got dismissed for 193 runs at the end of 38.4 overs. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan became the highest scorers for the team as they scored 64 and 53 runs respectively.
The former champions chased the low target of 194 runs in 39.3 overs and Imam-ul-Haq became the highest scorer for the team as he scored 78 runs. Bangladesh’s captain Hasan was disappointed with the performance but hoped to play better cricket in the upcoming match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Shakib Al Hasan on Bangladesh’s loss against Pakistan
“We lost at the start, they bowled really well and we played some ordinary shots. On a wicket like this, we shouldn’t have lost four wickets in 10 overs. We had a very good partnership, we should have got going for 7-8 overs. After I got out, there were no more partnerships. Very poor batting display on a surface like this. We have to take it on our chin and move to the next one as we have another game in a couple of days”, said Shakib Al Hasan.
“They (Pakistan) are the number one team, they’ve got three world-class frontline bowlers. If they can do that, it gets easier for their batsmen. We have been doing well in our bowling department. Batting at this moment is little bit hot and cold. We need to be consistent and that’s what we’ll try to do. Our three seamers bowled brilliantly. They have been bowling well for the last couple of years”, added Shakib Al Hasan.
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the wickets. It wasn’t a pitch where you can get wickets unless batsmen make a mistake. When I played the LPL, the pitches were slow. If that happens, it suit us better. Hopefully we do well in Colombo”, concluded Shakib Al Hasan.
