Pakistan kicked-off their World T20 2016 campaign on a high note as they out-played Mashrafe Mortaza-led Bangladesh for the first time since April 24, 2015.

Shahid Afridi thrilled Kolkata with his all-round performance and ensured the Green Shirts' dominance throughout the match.

Pakistan face-off the hosts India, in their next match, at the same venue on March 19.

Bangladesh bowler Arafat Sunny bowls Sharjeel Khan after the left-hander got off to a flying start. — AP
Mohammad Hafeez's well-crafted fifty set the tone for Pakistan's mammoth first innings score. — AP
Ahmed Shehzad announced his return to the Pakistan side with a half-century. — AP
Shahid Afridi's decision to come up the order proved extraordinarily fruitful for Pakistan. — AFP
Apart from power, Afridi's shot selection was commendable during his blistering innings. — AFP
Bangladesh hopes were set on seasoned opener Tamim Iqbal for a miraculous performance to beat Pakistan. — AFP
Soumya Sarkar had no answer to Mohammad Amir's pace and swing and departed very early. — AP
Amir took two wickets and gave away just 27 runs in his quota of four overs. — AFP
Pakistan's 55 run victory gives them a great chance to qualify for the World T20 semi-finals from a group which also comprises India, Australia and New Zealand. — AP
'Boom Boom' Afridi was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance. — AFP

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