Bangladesh recovered well from a very unexpected start in the match against Canada. They lost two quick wickets in the second over. Both Aftab and Shahriar Nafees edged the very first delivery they faced. They were reduced to 30/3 after Tamim Iqbal got run out. Captain Habibul Bashar paired up with in form batsman Sakib Al Hasan and took the score to 162 in 37 overs.
Bashar fell after a well composed 57. Mohammad Ashraful joined Sakib Al Hasan and this pair scored run freely to post 278/5 in 50 overs. On the way, sakib earned his maiden ODI ton, Ashraful reached a quick fire half century from just 38 balls. He got out for 60 runs in the last ball of the match. Sakib remained not out for a very well played 134*. In this process, he superseded Shahriar Nafees's 123 to post the highest individual ODI score for Bangladesh.
It was a great recovery from a tattering start. Sakib showed why he is considered as one of the brightest prospect of Bangladesh cricket. Captain Habibul Bashar again showed the value of experience in putting up a valuable 4th wicket partnership with sakib. Finally Ashraful scored some good runs which helped Bangladesh to post a very commanding total.
After a good top order batting display in the first match against Bermuda, Bangladesh showed today the real depth of batting line up.
Canada is replying quite well. After 13 overs 63/1
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Hi...nice to see a Bangla cricket blog. I have always thought that Bangladesh has quite a few talented cricketers and it's time for them to put up their hands and show some results. Though I hope they don't spring a surprise in their first match in the world cup - it's against my team! All the best otherwise, for your blog and your team.
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Thanks Amit for your goodwill gesture. We will be hoping a win against your team. That's the way to move forward. Good luck to your team in WC.
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