“In the first two matches of the Super Four of the Asia Cup, Bangladesh had already lost their dream of reaching the final against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, in a thrilling match against the strong Indian team, Bangladesh emerged victorious.
On Friday (September 15), in Colombo, Bangladesh lost the toss and chose to bat, scoring 265 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. In response, India fell short of the target, getting all out for 259 runs in 49.5 overs. Bangladesh secured a remarkable victory, winning by 6 runs.
On the day, Shakib Al Hasan scored his 55th fifty in his career. He scored 80 runs with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes in an 85-ball innings. Then, with the ball, he took 2 wickets for 41 runs in his 10 overs, including a maiden. His all-round performance made him the best player of the match.
In a post-match interview, Shakib said, ‘We have found a very good team. Many players in the team are injured, and some are yet to arrive. What we have achieved so far has not come easily. I believe we will be a formidable force in the World Cup.’
Young pace bowler Taskin Ahmed credited Shakib for the victory against India. Another off-spinner, Sheikh Mehedi, challenged with his bowling, picking up 5 wickets and providing the breakthroughs. He also brought the crucial break-throughs and bowled the crucial break-throughs and bowled through the overs in the one-day format, making him the current world’s best all-rounder.
Shakib said, ‘Sim is doing some work. But playing with old balls was easy. When Sheikh Mehedi came to bowl, it was not an easy time for us. He provided us with the necessary breakthroughs. In the end, he bowled five overs, which was not easy for a spinner. Taskin started well with the ball.’
Shakib also mentioned, ‘Taskin has been bowling very well at the beginning. When he came to bowl at the death, it was not easy. We needed that breakthrough, and he gave it to us.'”
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