In the only practice match ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, Bangladesh tumbled for 202 runs against Pakistan A in Dubai. Bangladesh batters failed to impress before the main event.
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first.
Bangladesh performed well in the first 10 overs, scoring 60 for two wickets. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto fell for 6 and 12, respectively.
After 20 overs, Bangladesh were at 104 for three wickets. Soumya Sarkar fell as the third wicket scoring 35 runs. He was trapped run out.
Despite having a good foundation, Bangladesh’s middle order failed to deliver. After 30 overs, they were at 140 for seven.
Mushfiqur Rahim and Jaker Ali failed to impress, with respective scores of 7 and 0.
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However, riding on 44 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and 30 by Tanzim Hasan Sakib Bangladesh managed to cross the 200-run mark.
For Pakistan A, Osama Mir took four wickets conceding 43 runs in 10 overs.
Bangladesh’s first match in the Champions Trophy is on February 20th, when it will play India in Dubai. In their second and third matches, Bangladesh will travel to Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to play against New Zealand and the hosts on February 24 and 27.