Bangladesh Ends Asia Cup with Victory over India, Eyes World Cup Success
Tigers confident in becoming a “dangerous side”
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan feels that the Tigers will be a “dangerous side” for the upcoming ODI World Cup after they ended their Asia Cup campaign with a remarkable 6-run victory over India at the R Premadasa Stadium.
- India walked in as the only team who managed to remain unbeaten throughout the competition.
- Shubman Gill’s 121 and Axar Patel’s valiant 42 almost took the entire game away from Bangladesh.
- The Tigers dug deep to clinch an exceptional victory and end their tournament on a high note.
Shakib Al Hasan sends a strong message
Shakib played a crucial hand in Bangladesh’s victory and after the match, he sent a strong message to other teams, “I think we will be a dangerous side in the World Cup.”
He further went on to reflect on his performance and other players who played a crucial role in keeping the momentum in their favour.
- Shakib mentioned giving chances to players who haven’t played much, as spinners were expected to do well on the seaming wicket.
- He praised Mahedi Hasan for providing the breakthrough and bowling five overs at the end.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib also received appreciation for his excellent bowling at the start, taking two wickets.
- Despite injuries and players going in and out, Shakib believes Bangladesh has a very good team.
Bangladesh successfully defends the total of 265
Gill played a thunderous knock of 121 off 133 while Axar scored a vital 42 off 34 deliveries. Mustafizur Rahman bagged three wickets for Bangladesh, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped 2 wickets.
Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy shone brightly, both scoring remarkable half-centuries, while the Bangladesh pacers demonstrated their mettle with great precision in their deliveries to successfully defend the total of 265.
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