Asia Cup 2012 Final Bangladesh Vs. Pakistan. Asia Cup 2012: Pakistani Cricket Team, Winner Of Asia Cup 2012. A never-say-die Bangladesh lost by two runs in a humdinger as Pakistan lifted the Asia Cup for the second time on Thursday.
Pakistan survived a few tense moments but held their nerve to win the thriller by two runs. Chasing 237, Bangladesh brought it down to nine runs off the final over but could only manage six.
The hosts gave Pakistanis a run for their money as Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (13) reignited hopes for Bangladesh with three fours in the 47th over.
Mahmudullah (17) and Addur Razzak (6) then tried to take their side to the target.
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Razzak tried a pre-meditated carve over short fine leg off Aizaz Cheema but ended up playing it onto the stumps.
Bangladesh could only manage one run off the last ball when they needed 4 for a win. Shahadat Hossain, who leaked 19 runs in the final over of Pakistan innings, could only dig a yorker out for a single.
Bangladeshi players were in tears having seen their dream shattered so cruelly, as the innings stopped at 234 for 8.
Pakistan spinners dried up runs with the second 50 of the innings coming off 99 balls and Bangladesh lost momentum from the bowling powerplay.
Cheema dealt big blow to Bangladesh's hopes removing Shakib Al Hasan (68) and Mushfiqur Rahim (10) in fairly quick succession and gave his team the edge towards the end.
A struggling Nasir Hossain "28 off 63 balls" went before him after a good partnership. He tried to pull Umar Gul but got a top-edge and captain Misbah-ul-Haq took a simple catch at midwicket.
Bangladesh however found their heroes in Mahmudullah and Masrhafe as they went on the attack to close in on the target. The 46th over which was bowled by Umar Gul went for 14 runs to take the equation to 25 off the last 3 overs.
Bangladesh lost Mortaza in the next over. Mahmudullah and Abdur Razzaq brought the runs needed down to 9 off the last 6 balls.
The hosts had lost the big wicket of Tamim Iqbal (58), who made his fourth back-to-back half century, and was looking set for a big score. Tamim tried to pull Gul over midwicket but miscued it towards extra cover where Younis Khan took a brilliant catch inches from the ground
Bangladesh were slowed down by two wickets in two overs and lost the momentum.
Struggling Nazimuddin (16) threw his wicket away, trying to heave Shahid Afridi over extra cover but Younis took an excellent running catch.
The Tigers earlier restricted Pakistan to 236 for 9 in 50 overs in the final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Bangladesh struck regular blows at the top but Pakistan's lower order made some useful contributions with Sarfraz Ahmed top-scoring with an unbeaten 46.
Shahadat bled 19 runs in the last over, more than the 18 extras in the innings, when the hosts looked like they would restrict Pakistan to a score much lower than 236.
Afridi was in his elements with a breezy knock of 32 from 22 balls until Nasir Hossain took a fantastic diving catch to remove the dangerman. Big-hitting Afrdi played one shot too many when he tried to whack a juicy, low Shakib full toss over midwicket. He only got a top-edge and Nasir at long-off ran in and took a brilliant catch diving forward.
Bangladesh dealt a double blow before the 35th over to prevent Pakistan from breaking free after they removed Nasir Jamshed, Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq very quickly.
Hammad Azam and Umar Akmal, both scored 30, steadied the ship with a 59-run partnership but their dismissals just before the batting Powerplay rocked Pakistan.
Akmal was unfortunate to be given out, trying to work a Mahmudullah delivery behind square. Replays suggested it may have flicked the trouser on the way to wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim.
Azam went before him, trying to slog-sweep Shakib over midwicket but top-edging the ball back to Shakib.
Mohammad Hafeez (38), who was living dangerously having survived a very close lbw call and a catch, was finally out in the 22nd over. Tied down, he struck a flighted ball from Razzak straight to Nazmul Hossain who took a sharp catch at mid-on.
Pakistan lost Misbah (13) in the 15th over. Nasir Hossain ran in from point and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end to catch the opposition captain well short.
Nazmul trapped Younis Khan (1) lbw with one that nipped in after pitching to put the pressure on Pakistan.
Mashrafe bin Mortaza struck early to remove Nasir Jamshed (9), who tried to hit a slower one over the in-field on the off side but ended up hitting it straight to Mahmudullah at cover.
Bangladesh have gone winless in nine previous battles against Pakistan in the tournament.
Pakistan survived a few tense moments but held their nerve to win the thriller by two runs. Chasing 237, Bangladesh brought it down to nine runs off the final over but could only manage six.
The hosts gave Pakistanis a run for their money as Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (13) reignited hopes for Bangladesh with three fours in the 47th over.
Mahmudullah (17) and Addur Razzak (6) then tried to take their side to the target.
Razzak tried a pre-meditated carve over short fine leg off Aizaz Cheema but ended up playing it onto the stumps.
Bangladesh could only manage one run off the last ball when they needed 4 for a win. Shahadat Hossain, who leaked 19 runs in the final over of Pakistan innings, could only dig a yorker out for a single.
Bangladeshi players were in tears having seen their dream shattered so cruelly, as the innings stopped at 234 for 8.
Pakistan spinners dried up runs with the second 50 of the innings coming off 99 balls and Bangladesh lost momentum from the bowling powerplay.
Cheema dealt big blow to Bangladesh's hopes removing Shakib Al Hasan (68) and Mushfiqur Rahim (10) in fairly quick succession and gave his team the edge towards the end.
A struggling Nasir Hossain "28 off 63 balls" went before him after a good partnership. He tried to pull Umar Gul but got a top-edge and captain Misbah-ul-Haq took a simple catch at midwicket.
Bangladesh however found their heroes in Mahmudullah and Masrhafe as they went on the attack to close in on the target. The 46th over which was bowled by Umar Gul went for 14 runs to take the equation to 25 off the last 3 overs.
Bangladesh lost Mortaza in the next over. Mahmudullah and Abdur Razzaq brought the runs needed down to 9 off the last 6 balls.
The hosts had lost the big wicket of Tamim Iqbal (58), who made his fourth back-to-back half century, and was looking set for a big score. Tamim tried to pull Gul over midwicket but miscued it towards extra cover where Younis Khan took a brilliant catch inches from the ground
Bangladesh were slowed down by two wickets in two overs and lost the momentum.
Struggling Nazimuddin (16) threw his wicket away, trying to heave Shahid Afridi over extra cover but Younis took an excellent running catch.
The Tigers earlier restricted Pakistan to 236 for 9 in 50 overs in the final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Bangladesh struck regular blows at the top but Pakistan's lower order made some useful contributions with Sarfraz Ahmed top-scoring with an unbeaten 46.
Shahadat bled 19 runs in the last over, more than the 18 extras in the innings, when the hosts looked like they would restrict Pakistan to a score much lower than 236.
Afridi was in his elements with a breezy knock of 32 from 22 balls until Nasir Hossain took a fantastic diving catch to remove the dangerman. Big-hitting Afrdi played one shot too many when he tried to whack a juicy, low Shakib full toss over midwicket. He only got a top-edge and Nasir at long-off ran in and took a brilliant catch diving forward.
Bangladesh dealt a double blow before the 35th over to prevent Pakistan from breaking free after they removed Nasir Jamshed, Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq very quickly.
Hammad Azam and Umar Akmal, both scored 30, steadied the ship with a 59-run partnership but their dismissals just before the batting Powerplay rocked Pakistan.
Akmal was unfortunate to be given out, trying to work a Mahmudullah delivery behind square. Replays suggested it may have flicked the trouser on the way to wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim.
Azam went before him, trying to slog-sweep Shakib over midwicket but top-edging the ball back to Shakib.
Mohammad Hafeez (38), who was living dangerously having survived a very close lbw call and a catch, was finally out in the 22nd over. Tied down, he struck a flighted ball from Razzak straight to Nazmul Hossain who took a sharp catch at mid-on.
Pakistan lost Misbah (13) in the 15th over. Nasir Hossain ran in from point and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end to catch the opposition captain well short.
Nazmul trapped Younis Khan (1) lbw with one that nipped in after pitching to put the pressure on Pakistan.
Mashrafe bin Mortaza struck early to remove Nasir Jamshed (9), who tried to hit a slower one over the in-field on the off side but ended up hitting it straight to Mahmudullah at cover.
Bangladesh have gone winless in nine previous battles against Pakistan in the tournament.
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