As far as we discussion regarding Bangladesh bowling attack is concerned, their bowlers proved to be surely economical but Pakistanis batsmen gave their own bowling attack enough runs to defend on a tricky pitch in Mirpur. While chasing the score, Bangladesh lost wickets earlier and they hit their first boundary in almost 9th over and resisted too much against Pak bowlers i.e. Hafeez, Ajmal, Afridi, and Malik. Bangladesh pitches are more suitable for Pakistani fast and spin bowlers because they have proved theirselves effective in past records too.
We all know that Bangladesh is relying more on Shakib Al Hasan than any other batsman and this is all due to his superb performance in previous matches. To talk more, their Vice-captain Mahmudullah is also a key asst. This young man is an off spinner and a talented batsman who has played just few handy knocks, bowled tight spells and cleared the boundary at the death in the past. He's part of a core of senior players that includes Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal, and his all-round ability is a big asset.
From Pakistani side, Shoaib Malik seems to feel some pressure because he's not been in great touch since his return to international cricket, after being cleared by the PCB's integrity committee. His previous records and scores are not in his favor too and in his last six international innings his scores were only 7, 11, 2, 0, 2* and 2.
Let us review both Team positions with respect to players for all matches.
Bangladesh
1. Tamim Iqbal
2. Imrul Kayes
3. Shahriar Nafees
4. Alok Kapali
5. Shakib Al Hasan
6. Mushfiqur Rahim (Capt & WK)
7. Mahmudullah
8. Naeem Islam
9. Nasir Hossain
10. Abdur Razzak
11. Shafiul IslamRubel Hossain.
Pakistan
1. Mohammad Hafeez
2. Imran Farhat
3. Younis Khan
4. Asad Shafiq
5. Umar Akmal (WK)
6. Misbah-ul-Haq (Capt)
7. Shahid Afridi
8. Abdul Razzaq/Sohail Tanvir
9. Umar Gul
10. Saeed Ajmal
11. Aziz Cheema.
Quotes
1- Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's Captain
"Pakistan are playing very consistent cricket and it'll be tough to beat them, but if are boys are up for it, we should be able to do it."
2- Pakistan Batsman Younis Khan
"If it's a spinning wicket we have spinners, if it's not then we also have good fast bowlers."