Although Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan smashed fifties, Bangladesh failed to avoid defeat in the sixth T20 match of the ongoing tri-series in Christchurch on Thursday (Oct 13).

Chasing a target of 174, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam hit fifties as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. 

Mohammad Rizwan scored 69 off 56 balls, Babar Azam 55 off 40 balls and Mohammad Nawaz took 45 off 20 balls.

Earlier, Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan smashed fifties as Bangladesh posted a total of 173 for six. Litton took 69 off 41 balls while Shakib scored 68 off 42 balls. 

Later Babar Azam said: "I'm happy. We are playing well, a win always gives you confidence. We weren't up to the mark with the ball. Me and Rizwan started well and Nawaz was outstanding. We were waiting for our middle order to step up and win us a match. Looking forward to the final and carrying momentum from this game."

Shakib al Hasan said: "We played our best game today. We could have scored more in the last over with the bat. The position we were in we could have scored more but if you gave me 170 at the start of the innings, I'd have taken that. We're clear on our plans for the World Cup. My bowling's not been up to the mark."

Mohammad Rizwan was adjudged the player of the match

On Wednesday (Oct 12) New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 48 runs in the fifth match of NZ Tri Series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

However, Shakib's side earlier lost the first game to Pakistan by 21 runs before New Zealand crushed them by eight wickets in the second match on Oct 7. 

BDST: 1230 HRS, OCT 13, 2022
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