Chasing the target of 236 runs, the Tigers lost 5 wickets for 130 runs. From there, the pair of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehdi Hasan Miraj. But after the exit of Mirage, there is concern again. That apprehension ended with Rishad Hossain’s last-time tornado in one innings.
Rishad of the lower order paved the way for the team to win by playing an unbeaten innings of 48 runs from 18 balls. Bangladesh won the three-match ODI series by 2-1 by defeating Sri Lanka with 4 wickets and 58 balls in hand.
The number 8 batsman hit 5 fours and 4 sixes in the face of danger from the team. Earlier, Lankan skipper Kushal Mendis took the wicket of Kushal Mendis at a crucial time with the ball.
Rishad’s all-round performance, how much relief as a captain? Shanta’s reply, ‘First of all his bowling is very important. We don’t have a legspinner. If seen from the last New Zealand series, I think bowling well. I think the batting in sevens has improved a lot from what it was in the New Zealand series. Still, there is room for improvement, which he is working on. Very happy of course. If such players are in the team, it is much easier for the captain.
Bangladesh 178 for 6 when Miraj got out. There was no recognized batsman to accompany Mushfiqur. How was the condition of the Bangladesh dugout at that time? Rishad Keiba was asked to bat in what plan?
Shanta replied, ‘After Mirage’s out, the dugout was a bit worried. No plan was given to Rishad. It was said that he should bat the way he wants.’
MMR/ASM
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