Right from the start 25,000 capacity stadium was fully charged and supportive as if Pakistan was playing at their homeground.

Bangladeshi crowd cheered ruthless efficiency of Pakistani spinners who dismantled West Indies for 112 in the first quarter- final.

Seeing the jubilation and excitement of Bangladeshi spectators, it never looked that Pakistan was playing on neutral venue.

Many Bangladheshi youth had painted their faces green and white, waving Pakistani flags and supported Pakistani team as their own team.

At the end of match, Bangladheshi youth raised slogans " Pakistan Zandabad', " Bangaladesh Zandabad". The victory coincided with Pakistan Day.