Agencies | Islamabad
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Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets as Pakistan held their nerves and beat Bangladesh by five wickets on Sunday in Adelaide to reach the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals.
Pakistan reached the knockout stage in a fairytale finish to their Super 12 stage after losing their first two matches against India and minnows Zimbabwe.
The Netherlands' stunning upset against South Africa in Sunday's first clash opened the door for the winner of the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh to enter the semifinals.
In the end, it was Pakistan that got the better of Bangladesh to keep their World Cup title hopes alive.
Earlier, Bangladesh made only 127-8 in the make-or-break contest as Shaheen returned with his T20 best figures of 4-22.
In reply, Mohammad Rizwan (32), Mohammad Haris (31) and Shan Masood (24 not out) played key roles with the bat as Pakistan reached home in 18.1 overs.
