Despite fielding seven players with international experience — including Naeem Sheikh, Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Ankon, and Saif Hassan — Bangladesh ‘A’ were completely outplayed.
In contrast, Pakistan’s squad largely consisted of pipeline cricketers, with only Mohammad Wasim having notable international exposure.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 227/4, powered by Khawaja Nafay’s 31-ball 61, Yasir Khan’s 40-ball 60, and an unbeaten 56 off 27 from Abdul Samad.
Chasing, Bangladesh ‘A’ folded for 148 in 16.5 overs. Saif Hassan top-scored with 57 off 32, while opener Jisan Alam made 33. After their dismissals, the batting collapsed rapidly, with Afif (6) and Sohan (22) failing to provide resistance.
Bangladesh’s bowlers proved expensive, with Rakibul Hasan (1/43) and Hasan Mahmud (1/34) the only wicket-takers.
For Pakistan, Shas Masood (3/30) and Faisal Akram (3/19) were the pick of the bowlers, supported by Wasim’s 2 wickets.
