Pakistan cruised to victory in their opening match of the World Twenty20 as they crushed Bangladesh by 55 runs.
Batting first in Kolkata, Pakistan built a huge total of 201-5, with Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad both making brisk fifties in a stand of 95.
Captain Shahid Afridi then added late impetus with a brilliant cameo of 49 from 19 balls.
In reply, Bangladesh mustered only 146-6, as Afridi and Mohammad Amir took two wickets apiece.
The Tigers entered the tournament with high hopes following a strong performance at the Asia Cup, where they beat Pakistan en route to the final, but they appear no closer to shaking off the tag of perennial also-rans at global tournaments..... Read More
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