LIVE ICC World T20, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: With ‘home’ support Bangladesh look to topple Pakistan again
Last time Bangladesh played in Kolkata, the year was 1990 and they were minnows of international cricket. Playing Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup, the Tigers lost by 71 runs despite two batting records of their highest ODI score of 178 and individual score of 78. Now they’ve made giant strides and Tamim Iqbal scored 103 unbeaten in a T20. But that was then and this is now. Now is Pakistan – a Pakistan hungry for revenge after Asia Cup debacle, a Pakistan with lots to prove. As far as records go, Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan are the front runners. Pakistan have won all four of their encounters over Bangladesh in World T20s. Catch live cricket scores and live cricket updates from the match here.
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# 2 hours to first ball.
The stunning view this morning of Eden Gardens ahead of #BANvPAK in #WT20 Super 10!
Who will it be? #BAN or #PAK? pic.twitter.com/OJKC21lKag— ICC (@ICC) March 16, 2016
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# Bangladesh, Pakistan start on equal footing
Pakistan’s participation was in doubt till last minute, but now that they are here, Afridi & Co. hope to bury past when they face Bangladesh.
# Boost for Bangladesh as Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny return
Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed were reported for suspect bowling actions during their side’s first qualifying match against the Netherlands.
# How Bangladesh got here: By pounding Oman
Tamim Iqbal scores 103* to help Bangladesh post 180/2 and reach Super 10 after 54-run win over Oman (D/L method).
# Bangladesh can bank on ‘home’ support in Bengal
After more than 25 years, Bangladesh would be playing another match at Eden Gardens. Their last came in 1990 against Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup.
# Meanwhile, for Pakistan, ever since their delayed arrival, the talk has been controversial.
