Twin centuries from Shehzad Ahmed and Misbah-ul-Haq put Pakistan in a position to beat Bangladesh by 89 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 warm-up match in Dhaka.
Venue, which will host the opening match of the tournament on February 19 witness Pakistan rack up 285 for nine before Bangladesh was dismissed for a disappointing 196 in reply.
Venue, which will host the opening match of the tournament on February 19 witness Pakistan rack up 285 for nine before Bangladesh was dismissed for a disappointing 196 in reply.
Shehzad, who scored his first One-Day International century, during a recent tour of New Zealand, stroked 103 122 balls as Pakistan took the loss of early wickets which left them 58 for three after 15 overs - Mohammad Hafeez (21), Kamran Akmal (1) and Younus Khan (5) interest rates.
Shehzad added 152 with Misbah for the fourth wicket, Misbah will reach 100 to 100 deliveries with eight fours and four sixes. Shehzad hit nine fours and a six.
Shehzad added 152 with Misbah for the fourth wicket, Misbah will reach 100 to 100 deliveries with eight fours and four sixes. Shehzad hit nine fours and a six.
Shahid Afridi (14) and Umar Gul (19) hit a drive late cameo from Bangladesh to Pakistan, despite Rubel Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan and taking three doors.
Bangladesh were changed immediately when Tamim Iqbal was drummer was shot by Abdul Razzaq for a golden duck and never quite recovered from losing a ball hammer first stop of their response.
Able to build partnerships through excellent bowling, Razzaq returned three for 31 by dismissing Shakib Al Hasan also (11) and Mohammad Ashraf (4).
Bangladesh were changed immediately when Tamim Iqbal was drummer was shot by Abdul Razzaq for a golden duck and never quite recovered from losing a ball hammer first stop of their response.
Able to build partnerships through excellent bowling, Razzaq returned three for 31 by dismissing Shakib Al Hasan also (11) and Mohammad Ashraf (4).
Spinners Hafeez and Abdur Rehman grabbed a pair of wickets apiece and after Imrul Kayes (39) and Junaid Siddique (38) put on 71 for the second wicket, the batting fell away dramatically.
Only Raqibul Hasan, in at number nine as Bangladesh tried to salvage something late on, who hit 30, showed much resistance as Pakistan finished the innings in 41.4 overs.
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