Host Pakistan misplaced the opening match of the event to New Zealand by 60 runs, whereas chasing a goal of 321 runs. The workforce was criticised for the shortage of intent from the highest order batters as they managed to attain simply 22 runs within the first 10 overs. Their bowlers additionally leaked runs on the dying.
Within the second match, Pakistan misplaced to arch-rival India. They went down by six wickets as India chased the modest whole of 242 runs with 45 balls to spare. The host’s conservative batting was below scrutiny but once more. The match made headlines as Virat Kohli scored a century after a lean patch of kind.
Khushdil shah was Pakistan’s highest run getter within the event with 107 runs in two innings. His runs got here at a strike charge of over 120. Surprsingly, there’s not a single Pakistani bowler within the event’s high 15 wicket takers.
Bangladesh alternatively, fought laborious towards India within the first match. They had been diminished to 35/5 at one stage however managed to attain 220 runs. Nevertheless, Shubman Gill’s masterful innings gave India a snug win in what gave the impression to be a difficult chase. Bangladesh ultimately misplaced by six wickets.
Within the subsequent match towards New Zealand, Bangladesh misplaced by 5 wickets. They scored 236 runs. Nevertheless, New Zealand eased to the goal, led by Rachin Ravindra’s century. Jaker Ali was Bangladesh’s greatest batter with 113 runs in two innings, whereas Towhid Hridoy had a century towards India. Leg spinner Rishad Hossain was their greatest bowler with three wickets in two matches.