Shehzad ton takes Pakistan to 190-5 vs Bangladesh

MIRPUR: Opener Ahmed Shehzad produced a superb maiden century Sunday to help Pakistan score an imposing 190-5 against Bangladesh in a World Twenty20 Group 2 match.

Shehzad, who had a previous highest of 98 not out in Twenty20 internationals, scored an unbeaten 111 off 62 balls with 10 fours and five sixes.

He added 83 runs for the fourth wicket with Shoaib Malik (26) as Pakistan utilized the good conditions after electing to bat.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak justified his selection for this game in place of Sohag Gazi as he finished with 2-20.

Pakistan needs to win this match as well as its last game against the West Indies to qualify for the semifinals.

India has already ensured a semifinal berth from the group with three consecutive wins.

Shehzad ton sets up easy win for Pakistan

MIRPUR: Opener Ahmed Shehzad scored a superb maiden century Sunday as Pakistan scored an easy 50-run win over Bangladesh in World Twenty20 Group 2 game.

Shehzad, who had a previous highest of 98 not out in Twenty20 internationals, scored an unbeaten 111 off 62 balls with 10 fours and five sixes as Pakistan got 190-5.Bangladesh was restricted to 140-7 with pace bowler Umar Gul bagging 3-30 and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal finishing with 2-20.

Shehzad added 83 runs for the fourth wicket with Shoaib Malik (26) as Pakistan utilized the good batting conditions after electing to bat.

Pakistan now needs to beat the West Indies in the last league game on Tuesday to enter the semifinals.

India has already ensured a semifinal berth from the group with three consecutive wins.