WATCH: Pakistan mentor Matthew Hayden sends a warning to other sides before the knockouts of the T20 World Cup 2022

With South Africa failing to beat the Netherlands earlier in the day, the second game of the Adelaide Oval doubleheader became a virtual quarterfinal, with Bangladesh opting to bat first. However, it was a game of two halves, with a solid start from half-centurion Najmul Shanto undone by second-half spells from Afridi and Shadab Khan. Pakistan, chasing 128, got off to a slow start and then got off track in the middle overs with a cluster of wickets. However, Mohammad Haris’ 31-run cameo and Shan Masood’s unbeaten 24 helped them cross the finish line with 11 balls to spare.

Bangladesh didn’t get off to a fast start, but they had a solid 70/1 lead at the halfway point, with Shanto leading the way. Bangladesh lost three crucial wickets for 18 runs in the space of 15 balls, completely changing the course of their innings. Shadab was the man responsible for the majority of the damage, taking two out of two. Sarkar was the first to go, after attempting a cheeky reverse off the fourth ball following drinks. Then Shakib charged down the track for a slow, low full-toss, his bat likely hitting the ground at the same time as the spike on the UltraEdge, despite the shadow on replays indicating otherwise.

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‘We back you’-Matthew Hayden to Babar Azam

Pakistan’s chase got off to a slow start again as Babar and Rizwan found it difficult to get going but eventually, newcomer Haris and Shan Masood ensured that the 2009 T20 WC champions reach their target without much damage. The win helped Pakistan reach the semis for 2nd year in a row. This time though they were almost out of the competition somehow managed to stay in. After the match, Pakistan cricket shared a video of the team mentor Matthew Hayden heaping praise on his players where he was also seen weighing behind his captain.

Watch the video here: