Pak vs Ban: Penultimate fifties by Shakib, Litton takes Bangladesh to 173/6 in the sixth match of the tri-series against Pakistan here at Christchurch.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and chose bat first in their final match of the series and his decision was well-versed as the team set a good total against Babar Azam's side.

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan set an example and continued his form from the last match as he scored 68 runs from 42 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Experienced batter Litton Das played a typically gritty inning of 69 runs in 42 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes.

For Pakistan young left-arm pacer Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim scalped two wickets each, whereas Mohammad Nawaz got one wicket to his account.

In the match both the team made a few changes in their playing XI. Shahnawaz Dahani was swapped out for Mohammad Hasnain in one move made by Pakistan. 

Ebadot Hossain and Mosaddek Hossain were not included in Bangladesh's starting lineup; Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud got the spot in their place of them. 

Brief Score: 

Bangladesh: 173/6 (Shakib- 68 runs of 42 balls, Litton 69 runs of 42 balls; Naseem- 2/27, Wasim- 2/33)