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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 61489, member: 636"] Bangladesh exited the Asia Cup Super Fours stage after Pakistan defeated them by 11 runs Thursday. The Tigers struggled with opening partnerships, middle-order collapses and fielding errors throughout the tournament. Coach Phil Simmons highlighted few positives despite the disappointing campaign. The team managed 27 sixes across all matches but lacked consistency. Saif Hassan emerged as the tournament's standout performer for Bangladesh. The opener scored 178 runs across four innings with a strike rate of 128.05. Hassan hit 12 of the team's 27 sixes and registered two half-centuries. His aggressive batting style provided hope for future campaigns. Mustafizur Rahman anchored the bowling attack with nine wickets at 19.00 average. The left-arm pacer maintained an economy rate of 7.43 runs per over. Bangladesh spinners collected 16 wickets in 44 overs. The team missed 10 catches during six matches. [/QUOTE]