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The New Zealand wicket is a bit difficult to bat in the beginning. However, in the first match of the tri-series, Pakistan’s openers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam started smoothly. Still, Taskin-Nasumra restricted Pakistan to 167 runs.

Chasing down the target, Bangladesh scored 146 runs for 8 wickets and lost by 21 runs. A rough start in the opening, despite the solidity of Liton-Afif in the middle order, Sohan led the side in a sudden collapse and rested Shakib Al Hasan, who was disappointed to lose by a big margin.

After the match, the wicket-keeper said the batter, “Disappointed, the wicket was good for batting.” We need to improve in some areas. Well done by the bowlers. But there is also room for action. We lost a lot of wickets in the middle. Liton-Afif and Yasir batted well. Taskin did well. This is the achievement.

Pakistan captain Babar said that their aim with the bat was to add 50 runs in the power play. Their goal has been largely met. Bowlers have been able to take advantage of the wind on New Zealand’s open gallery pitches, ‘Wind is an important factor here. The bowlers have been able to take advantage of that.

Pakistan will play the second match of this tri-series on Saturday. They will face New Zealand. Bangladesh will then face the host Kiwis on Sunday. Regular captain Shakib can enter the eleven in that match.