Bangladesh suffer heavy defeat against Pakistan Shaheens in CT warm-up
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fails in warm-up game
Batting first, Bangladesh lost their first wicket for just 6 runs, as Tanzid Tamim departed after scoring 6 runs. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to stabilize the innings but failed to make an impact, scoring just 12 runs off 21 balls before heading back to the pavilion with the team’s total at 50 runs.
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Opener Soumya Sarkar, who was looking good, was unfortunate to be run out after scoring 35 runs. The highest scorer for Bangladesh was Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who made 44 off 53 balls, hitting three boundaries before becoming the sixth batter to be dismissed.
Before his dismissal, Towhid Hridoy contributed 20 runs off 33 balls, while Mushfiqur Rahim managed only 7 runs.
Middle-order batters Jaker Ali (4) and Rishad Hossain (14) failed to deliver, putting Bangladesh at risk of being bowled out for under 200.
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However, Tanzim Sakib played a crucial knock of 30 runs off 27 balls, helping the team cross the 200-run mark. Nasum Ahmed also chipped in with 15 runs before the innings came to an end.
In response, Pakistan Shaheens comfortably chased down the target in the 35th over, losing only three wickets. This comprehensive defeat marks the end of Bangladesh’s preparation campaign ahead of the Champions Trophy, leaving them with significant concerns to address before the main tournament.
