In a thrilling showdown at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Bangladesh secured a remarkable victory in the 3rd Place Play-Off of the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 against Pakistan and secured a bronze medal.
Tahir Baig guides Pakistan to a respectable total
The Pakistani innings was dominated by the explosive batting of Tahir Baig, who notched up 32 runs off just 18 deliveries, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Khushdil Shah contributed with 14 runs off 10 balls, including 1 four and 1 six.
Despite losing an early wicket, Pakistan’s batting unit displayed aggressive strokeplay, setting a competitive total of 48/1 in their allotted 5 overs. For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol bowled 2 overs and conceded 20 runs, while Rakibul Hasan bowled 2 overs, taking a crucial wicket and giving away just 12 runs. Afif Hossain bowled 1 over and conceded 15 runs, playing a part in containing the Pakistani batters.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury shines as Bangladesh beat Pakistan
Chasing a revised target of 65 runs for victory, Bangladesh showed tremendous determination and skill with the bat. Afif Hossain played a pivotal role, scoring 20 runs off 11 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.
However, the standout performance came from Yasir Ali Chowdhury, who blazed his way to 34 runs off 16 balls, smashing 3 fours and 2 sixes. Pakistan’s bowlers gave it their all in a bid to defend the total. Arshad Iqbal impressed after claiming three wickets while conceding only 14 runs in his 2 overs.
But in the end, Bangladesh emerged triumphant, winning the match by 6 wickets. This victory secured them the 3rd place in the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 and a bronze medal, a moment of immense pride for the Bangladesh cricket team and their supporters.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Pakistan cricket team since September 2023:
– Couldn’t qualify into Asia Cup final.
– Lost to Afghanistan in Asian Games Semifinal.
– Lost to Bangladesh in the Asian Games Bronze Medal. pic.twitter.com/2wv29FXzFa— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 7, 2023
Pakistan didn’t win even a Bronze Medal 😭 pic.twitter.com/upmZ9yynoc
— ♔ (@balltamperrerrr) October 7, 2023
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets (DLS Method) in the Asian Games.#BANvAFG #AsianGames #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/22nWdCb9gX
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 7, 2023
Yesterday – Pakistan lost to Afghanistan in the Semi Finals of Asian Games.
Today – Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in the Bronze Medal match of Asian Games. pic.twitter.com/UuI2pd0yzf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 7, 2023
Bangladesh Beat Pakistan In A Bronze Match By 6 Wickets. 💔#PakvsBangladesh pic.twitter.com/yNke5fbsb8
— Hamid (@HaMidOwAiSi3) October 7, 2023
Congratulation’s Bangladesh 🇧🇩 for winning a 🥉 medal match against Pakistan.
🥇 India 🇮🇳 / Afghanistan 🇦🇫
🥈 India 🇮🇳 / Afghanistan 🇦🇫
🥉 Bangladesh 🇧🇩Congratulation Pakistan’s for winning 🛎️ #AsianGames2023medals #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/M1RW9dVwpY
— Rainbow Salt (@Rainbowsalts91) October 7, 2023
Bangladesh beat Pakistan in bronze medal match at Asian Games. #AsianGames2023 pic.twitter.com/HPohfguAXy
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) October 7, 2023
Congratulation’s #Bangladesh 🇧🇩 for winning a 🥉 medal match against Pakistan.
🥇 #India 🇮🇳 / Afghanistan 🇦🇫
🥈 #Afghanistan 🇦🇫
🥉 Bangladesh 🇧🇩Congratulation #Pakistan’s for winning 🛎️ #PAKvNED #AsianGames2023medals #PAKvBAN#Leo
pic.twitter.com/NLTl5U4IHm— Siddharath (@Siddharath900) October 7, 2023
BANGLADESH WON THE BRONZE MEDAL IN ASIAN GAMES, THEY BEAT PAKISTAN….!!!!
– What a match and What a historic win for Bangladesh in this Asian Games. pic.twitter.com/zRxq45A7wE
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 7, 2023
Bangladesh Beats Pakistan in Asian Games Bronze Medal Match 🔥 Last Ball Four Runs Were Required And Rakibul Hasan Gets The Boundary .
The Bangladesh Premier League Talents Have Beaten The Pakistan Super League Talents !!
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) October 7, 2023
Bangladesh defeated pakistan in the bronze medal match at the asian games LOLZZZZ.
They needed 20 of the last over and they made it.
Enjoy the last over lol#AsianGames #pakvsban pic.twitter.com/NOKkTiY8ho— Manish🇮🇳 (@manibhaii16) October 7, 2023
BANGLADESH WIN THE BRONZE. 🥉
Bangladesh chase down 20 runs in the final over against Pakistan. Yasir Ali smashed 6, 2, 6, 2 & then got dismissed.
Rakibul Hasan smashed FOUR in the last ball. 🤩#AsianGames2023 pic.twitter.com/L8XUunTkIW
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) October 7, 2023