In a thrilling World Cup encounter against Bangladesh, Pakistan’s opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman, stood out and was rightly named the Player of the Match.
Fakhar’s outstanding performance lit up the Kolkata stadium as he smashed seven sixes and three fours, accumulating 81 runs from just 74 balls. This incredible innings also made him the second Pakistani batsman to hit the most sixes in a single World Cup match.
Fakhar Zaman’s heroics, combined with Abdullah Shafique’s solid 68 runs, helped Pakistan chase down Bangladesh’s modest total of 204 runs.
This victory holds special significance as it comes after Pakistan endured four consecutive defeats in previous matches. The win pushed Pakistan to the fifth spot on the points table.
The remarkable partnership between Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique, which yielded 128 runs, laid the foundation for Pakistan’s success. Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed then played their part to secure the win for their team. Pakistan’s supporters have plenty to cheer about as they look ahead in the tournament.
