A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has actually uplifted the temper in Pakistan’s camp and opener Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday stated they’re firmly targeted on making the semifinals, regardless of all of the ifs and buts. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi led the tempo assault brilliantly to bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry 204 earlier than they cantered house in 32.3 overs to massively enhance their web run-rate.

“Every win in the World Cup, gives you confidence. We also waited for this win,” Zaman stated on the post-match media interplay.

“We have now started to find our rhythm. Against South Africa, we made comebacks while batting as well as bowling.

“We are getting our combos proper. I’ve been a part of this dressing room for eight years now, it should enhance additional,” he said.

Making a comeback after five matches, Fakhar struck a 74-ball 81 and laid the foundation with Abdullah Shafique (68) in a 128-run opening stand. It made it a straightforward chase for Pakistan as they looked in a hurry to seal the target.

“The scenario we’re in for the time being, we have been seeking to chase it in 29-30 overs. Ifs and buts might be there, however our goal is semifinal and we’ll attempt for that solely,” he said.

The win saw Pakistan snap their four-match losing streak and move past Afghanistan into fifth place on net run-rate with six points.

They now have to win against New Zealand and England in their last two games to get to 10 points and hope that at least one of New Zealand or Australia slip in the points table losing two or more games.

Down with a niggle, Zaman had to sit out for five matches after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands.

“The damage was not that extreme and I needed to sit out for precaution. If group wanted me, I might have performed. Today I bought an opportunity, and did my finest in group’s win.” Zaman said he’s hungry for more such knocks.

“The manner I’m taking part in on the nets I’ve a good concept that the ball is coming nicely on bat. On Indian wickets, the hot button is to hold round for three-four overs after which it turns into straightforward to attain runs. The boundaries are additionally quick. I need to carry out equally in subsequent matches, in order that we make semis.” He further said the bowlers have now aced the conditions in India.

“If you spend time within the center you get an thought, initially our pacers have been making an attempt for extra however the important thing right here is accuracy,” he said.

Asked if Pakistan’s loss against India still hurt them, he said: “Of course, an India and Pakistan match is a really large deal. If I say it does not make a distinction, I might be flawed.

“But all the players are professional and have played a lot of cricket. Even against India, they have played a lot of matches. So, you can’t say anything like that.”

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