The New Nation - Internet Edition

Sports Reporter

Pakistan outplayed Bangladesh by ten wickets in their Super Four clash of the Asia Cup at the National Stadium in Karachi, the port city of Pakistan on Friday.

Winning the toss Bangladesh decided to bat first but they were bundled out for 115 off 38.2 overs.

In reply, Pakistan sailed home in just 19.4 overs scoring 116 for the loss of none.

Salman Butt and Nasir Jamshed, the two openers guided Pakistan to victory against Bangladesh.

Salman Butt remained undefeated with a fine 56 facing 62 deliveries. He sent the ball nine times across the ropes.

Nasir Jamshed, his partner hit 52 (not out) playing 56 deliveries including five fours and two sixes. All Bangladesh bowlers failed to earn respect from Pakistani batsmen.

Earlier, Bangladesh lost their wickets in regular intervals.

Opener Tamim Iqbal tried to resist Pakistani bowling attack making the team's highest of 26. He hit three boundaries in his 41-ball knock.

Besides, four Bangladesh batsmen could reach the double-digit figures.

Pakistani bowlers totally dominated over Bangladesh batsmen.

Youngster Abdur Rauf was his team's most successful bowler in wrecking Bangladesh innings and finished his spell as 8-1-24-3.

Saeed Ajmal and Iftikhar Anjum chipped in with two wickets each giving away 19 and 20 runs respectively.

Besides, Shoaib Malik and Sohail Tanvir took one wicket each for 17 and 31 runs respectively.