Bangladesh smash 326 against Pakistan

DHAKA: Bangladesh have set a 327 run target for Pakistan in their Asia Cup match.

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and elected to bat in a must-win match. Opener Amanul Haque scored a century and was supported by Imrul Kayes with 59 runs. Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim also chipped in with half-centuries.

Bangladesh were steered towards their highest total against Pakistan when Shakib Al Hasan smashed 44 off just 16 deliveries.

Saeed Ajmal was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers with figures of 2 for 61.

Meanwhile, Pakistani off-spinner Abdur Rehman was stopped from bowling in the match after he delivered three consecutive above the waist no-balls in the 11th over.