Shakib's all round performance increased the chance of semi, ICC World Cup 2019 Match 31 - Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan
ICC World Cup 2019
Match 31 - Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan
Shakib's all round performance increased the chance of semi
ICC World cup 2019 may be the worst tournament for South Africans but this is the best tournament for Bangladesh cricket. Yes, in the very first match itself they beat the South Africans and started the tournament with a victory. Later they gave shock to Windies by chasing the record target in world cup history. Even against Australia too they came a bit closer to the target but lost. Now they beat Afghanistan and increased their chances of getting qualified into semi finals. May be it can happen because of team work. But some special force required to lead the team. They have Shakib Al Hasan for that. He is simply doing a role like Yuvraj did for India in 2011 world cup. Till last match he showed his elegance more in batting. In this match he stopped with half century in batting. But reminds everyone that he is one of the best spin all rounder in the world. He took his first five wicket haul in world cup with half century in batting.
Bangladesh bat first with Tamim and Litton. Litton lost his wicket for 16 runs. Tamim missed his half century by scoring 36 runs. Shakib once again played well and scored 51 runs. Soumya Sarkar left earlier. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mosadek Hossain helped Bangladesh to cross 250 runs. Rahim played beautifully and scored 83 runs from 83 balls. Still he is not trying to switch himself to T20 mode at last few overs. Afghanistan spinners did a good job as like usual. Mujeeb took 3 wickets for 39 runs, Nabi took 1 for 44 runs. Bangladesh set a target of 263 runs for Afghanistan.
263 may be a difficult to chase for Afghanistan with their batting line up. But in last match again India they came too close to the target. So few kept hope on them too. Because of their hope they started decently with Naib and Rahmat Shah. Rahmat gone for 24 runs and Naib scored 47 runs. Afghans tried to use the platform laid by their openers. But Shakib didnt allow them to do. He put barrier to afghan batsmen at middle overs.At the end Afghanistan went all out for 200 runs at 47th over itself. Samiullah Shenwari alone remains not out with 49 runs from 51 balls. Kudos to the fighting knock from Shenwari. Shakib completely dismandle afghan batting order. He took 5wickets for 29 runs with a maiden from 10 overs. Fizz added 2 wickets in his account.
Man of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan ( A fifty and five wicket haul)
As of now Afghanistan completed seven matches without a win. They are already out of the tournament. But Bangladesh increased their chances of getting inside semi finals. They have 7 points from 7 matches with 3 win, 3 loss and a abandoned match against Sri lanka. Still they have to face India and Pakistan. If England lose all their next 3 games Bangladesh have more chance to enter semi. Even Pakistan also have chance still they have to face New Zealand, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. If Pak beat kiwis, then the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be the deciding factor for 4th semi finalist. Hope Shakib will make it for Bangladesh.
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