Pakistan 'Fizz' out of the Asia Cup

Sep 26, 2018

Junaid Khan struck twice in his opening spell, reducing Bangladesh to 12 for 3 after they opted to bat•Associated Press

As he had done in a similar situation against Sri Lanka, Mohammad Mithun gave Mushfiqur good support and made a half-century•Getty Images

Shadab Khan trapped Imrul Kayes lbw to make it 167 for 5•Getty Images

Pakistan didn't have a great start, as Mehidy Hasan dismissed Fakhar Zaman in the first over•Getty Images

However, the experienced Shoaib Malik, along with Imam-ul-Haq, put the chase back on track•Getty Images

Imam kept fighting at the other end, but once he was stumped off Mahmudullah for 83, Pakistan's fate was sealed•Getty Images

Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the innings, bringing all his experience to play•Getty Images

The two frustrated the Pakistan bowlers during their 144-run partnership for the fourth wicket•Associated Press

Mushfiqur then fell one short of what would have been his seventh ODI century, edging Shaheen Afridi behind•Getty Images

Mustafizur Rahman then sent Babar Azam back cheaply, much to the delight of the Bangladesh side•Getty Images

Rubel Hossain brought Bangladesh back in the game by dismissing Malik•Getty Images

Mustafizur finished with 4 for 43 as Pakistan could manage only 202 for 9, falling short by 37 runs•Associated Press

Hasan Ali gave Pakistan their breakthrough by dismissing Mithun for 60•Getty Images

Junaid came back to pick up two more wickets to finish with 4 for 19 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 239•Associated Press

And when Mustafizur got rid of Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan were reeling at 18 for 3•Associated Press

Pakistan promoted Shadab Khan up the order, but he could manage just 4 off 24 before falling to Soumya Sarkar•Associated Press