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Bangladesh set 194-run target for Pakistan

Bangladesh set a target of 194 runs for Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup Super Four phase on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The Tigers scored 193 in 38.4 overs after losing 10 wickets.

Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan decided to bat first after winning an important toss against Pakistan.

The Tigers though lost the first game to Sri Lanka by five wickets, ensured qualification for the Super Four stages following the 89-run win over Afghanistan in their last group match in Lahore on Sunday.

Line Ups:

Bangladesh: Naim Sheikh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud.

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.