T20 World Cup 2022

Tigers up for Pakistan challenge

Bangladesh players enjoying a light moment during their practice session in Hobart yesterday. Despite the favourites tag in their tournament opener today, pressure on the Tigers is still immense since a loss against a spirited Netherlands could send them off to a slippery slope in the T20 World Cup. PHOTO: BCB

Bangladesh will be hoping to conclude their Super 12 journey on a high, motivated by their slim shot at a semifinal berth, when they take on Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval today.

The match is schedule to begin from 10:00am BST.

Shakib Al Hasan and Co. have had their best performance in a T20 World Cup, winning two matches against the Netherlands and Zimbabwe before putting up a great fight in a five-run loss to India in their last outing.

However, there will be many ifs and buts, especially with Bangladesh's passage to the semifinals also depending on other results.

Liton Das smashed a 27-ball 64 when the Tigers began their chase of a daunting 185-run target against India. But an inability to tackle pressure situations yet again cost them victory.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed has also been in terrific rhythm while Mustafizur Rahman has remained economical and effective.

In the tri-nation series that preceded the World Cup, the Tigers lost both their games against Pakistan in New Zealand but the team management will the wave of current momentum can lead to a turnaround.

But Bangladesh must realise the importance of a collective approach instead of relying on individual heroics. The Tigers will need to tick all the right boxes when they take on Pakistan, who are also hoping to keep their semifinal hopes alive.

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Tigers up for Pakistan challenge

Bangladesh players enjoying a light moment during their practice session in Hobart yesterday. Despite the favourites tag in their tournament opener today, pressure on the Tigers is still immense since a loss against a spirited Netherlands could send them off to a slippery slope in the T20 World Cup. PHOTO: BCB

Bangladesh will be hoping to conclude their Super 12 journey on a high, motivated by their slim shot at a semifinal berth, when they take on Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval today.

The match is schedule to begin from 10:00am BST.

Shakib Al Hasan and Co. have had their best performance in a T20 World Cup, winning two matches against the Netherlands and Zimbabwe before putting up a great fight in a five-run loss to India in their last outing.

However, there will be many ifs and buts, especially with Bangladesh's passage to the semifinals also depending on other results.

Liton Das smashed a 27-ball 64 when the Tigers began their chase of a daunting 185-run target against India. But an inability to tackle pressure situations yet again cost them victory.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed has also been in terrific rhythm while Mustafizur Rahman has remained economical and effective.

In the tri-nation series that preceded the World Cup, the Tigers lost both their games against Pakistan in New Zealand but the team management will the wave of current momentum can lead to a turnaround.

But Bangladesh must realise the importance of a collective approach instead of relying on individual heroics. The Tigers will need to tick all the right boxes when they take on Pakistan, who are also hoping to keep their semifinal hopes alive.

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