Badr Munir and Talha Iqbal lead Pakistan’s batting charge as the team defeats hosts Bangladesh by 126 runs in the opening match of the T20 Asia Cup Cricket for the Blind 2026.
KARACHI: Pakistan made a commanding start to their T20 Asia Cup Cricket for the Blind 2026 campaign, defeating hosts Bangladesh by 126 runs in the tournament’s opening match on Sunday.
Batting first, Pakistan posted an impressive 244-6 in their allotted 20 overs, setting Bangladesh a challenging target of 245 runs.
Badr Munir led Pakistan’s batting effort with an outstanding 88 off 43 balls, providing the innings with momentum through an aggressive display. Talha Iqbal also delivered a crucial contribution, scoring 68 off just 33 deliveries as Pakistan maintained their attacking approach.
The two performances helped Pakistan establish a strong total and put considerable pressure on the hosts ahead of their run chase.
Bangladesh, however, struggled to keep up with the required scoring rate and were bowled out for 118 in 17.1 overs, giving Pakistan a convincing 126-run victory.
Kamran Akhtar was among Pakistan’s leading bowlers, taking three wickets to restrict the hosts’ batting lineup. Badr Munir further strengthened his impressive performance by claiming two wickets, completing an outstanding all-round contribution.
The victory provided Pakistan with an encouraging start to the competition and demonstrated their strength in both batting and bowling against the tournament hosts.
Pakistan will next face Sri Lanka as they seek to continue their winning run and build momentum in the tournament.
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the competition is scheduled for November 17, when Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India in a high-profile encounter.
The match is expected to draw significant attention, with both sides looking to establish themselves as serious contenders for the Asia Cup title.
Following their emphatic opening victory, Pakistan will aim to maintain their performance and strengthen their position in the competition.
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