Bangladesh's only previous win had also been against Pakistan at the last World Cup in 2022 in New Zealand. On a perfect batting pitch, Pakistan were squeezed by Bangladesh's five spinners, who combined for eight wickets. Shamim was the top scorer with 23 as Pakistan were skittled in 38.3 overs. Pakistan will play all seven of their group games in Colombo. A semi-final and the final will also take place in the Sri Lanka capital if Pakistan make it that far, due to the political stand-off with co-hosts India.