• Bangladesh defeated Pakistan to win Bronze medal in Asian Games 2023.

  • Yasir Ali Chowdhury was a standout performer with 16-ball 34-run knock.

Twitter reactions: Bangladesh pip Pakistan in a thriller to bag Bronze medal in Asian Games 2023
Bangladesh beat Pakistan to win bronze at Asian Games (Image Source: Twitter)

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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.

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