In the opening cricket match of the Asia Cup in Mirpur, Bangladesh Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 21 runs Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first. Having invited to bat, Pakistan set a victory target of 263 for the hosts. For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed struck half centuries but it was Umar Gul's hefty blows towards the end that lifted Pakistan to 262 for eight in 50 overs. For Bangladesh half centuries from Tamim Iqbal and Shakib al Hasan helped Bangladesh to reach 241. in the end Bangladesh fell short by 21 runs