A credible Pakistan’s victory against Bangladesh on 15th of February 2011 at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur was a result of a remarkable partnership of 152 runs between Ahmed Shehzad and Misbah-ul-Haq. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first moreover managed a decent total of 285 runs but beside the two stars no other batsman was able to add much to the total but the supportive backup bowling acted as a hurdle for the Bangladesh team.
After the first innings the pressure built up on the Bangladeshi batsman when the first wicket of Tammin Iqbal went down on the first delivery of Abdul Razzak who managed to take 3 wickets to his name in this warmup match. The 2nd partnership of 71 runs between Junaid Siddique and Imrul Kayes gave a hope to the Bangladesh team but the batting order crumbled again with wickets falling at irregular intervals. Bangladesh was unable to get back in the game and was bowled out in the 42nd over for 196 runs.
This match has been a great opportunity for both the teams to realize their shortcomings and gave them a chance to make sensible changes in the lineup before the first big game of the world cup on the 19th of February against India.
