Bangladesh set 142-run target for Pakistan in first T20I

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Published : 16:45, Jan 24, 2020 | Updated : 17:20, Jan 24, 2020

Bangladesh have posted 142-run target for Pakistan during their first T20I at Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on Friday (Jan 24).
Openers Tamim Iqbal (39 off 39balls) and Mohammed Naim (43 off 41 balls) built a 71-run stand in the first wicket to take the visitors to 141 for fives in 20 overs.
The Tigers then lost two quick wickets at 98 scores and went under some pressure despite a good start
Mahmudullah (19 not put) and Liton Das (12) were other batsmen to reach a double-digit.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan shared three wickets as two Bangladesh batters fell prey to run out.
Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah won the toss and decided to bat first.
While Pakistan handed debut to Ahsan Ali and Haris Rauf with Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik playing in the T20I series after being recalled.

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