At the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan faced Bangladesh in a crucial match that may decide whether they progressed to the semifinals. Pakistan achieved a crucial victory by taking seven wickets after successfully chasing down a target of 204.
Points Standings Table
Pakistan's standing on the points table has improved as a result of this victory. They are currently in fifth place with six points from seven games. Their hopes of advancing to the semifinals have been rejuvenated by this victory, which has increased their net run rate.
The current ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table may be seen here:
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Country
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Point
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India
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12 points
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South Africa
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10 points
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New Zealand
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8 points
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Australia
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8 points
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8 points
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6 points
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Afghanistan
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6 points
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Sri Lanka
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4 points
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Netherlands
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4 points
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Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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England
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2 points
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Pakistan's Power in Bowling
Bangladesh chose to bat after winning the toss, but Pakistani bowlers came out swinging, limiting the Bangladeshi batsmen to a pitiful 204. With the bowling, Shaheen Afridi was outstanding, claiming three significant wickets for 23 runs in his nine overs. Bangladesh was immediately forced on the defensive by his ferocious pace and exquisite precision. With timely breakthroughs, other bowlers like Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Haris Rauf also made a contribution.
Bangladesh Faces the Bat Struggle
Bangladesh lost both of their opening batters for just six runs, which ruined their batting innings. While scoring 45 runs in a valiant inning, Litton Das was not helped by his colleagues. With a skillfully Mahmudullah provided some security while Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh captain, scored 43 runs, a creditable effort given the conditions.
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