Bangladesh had a great chance to win T20 for the first time by stopping South Africa for 113 runs. But the same old story was staged at the Nassau International Cricket Stadium in New York. The top order batsmen had to be strategic when batting with the target of few runs. But Liton Das-Nazmul Hossain Shanto-Saqib Al Hasan’s irresponsibility is making the same mistake again and again. Mahmudullah failed to match the equation of 11 runs in the last over and Bangladesh lost by 4 runs.
It was not difficult for Bangladesh to meet the target of 114 runs. But the team has to pay for the irresponsibility of the batters. Especially the experienced Shakib cannot value experience. Was wicketless, runs 8 against Sri Lanka. Against South Africa, batting-bowling is completely out of order. Bowled only one over today. Although he did not bowl too much, he did not take the ball from the field for the rest of the time. After that, he batted without a plan from the first ball. In the end, Anrich fell into Norkie’s planned trap and sent the ball into the air. Scored 3 runs off 4 balls, Bangladesh were knocked out of the match after his wicket. But he is the most experienced cricketer in the team. He has played in all the World Cups so far. The left-handed all-rounder has the experience of playing the most matches for Bangladesh. He also has more experience playing in franchise leagues around the world. Still, Shakib can’t put any value on the experience. He is repeatedly putting the team in danger without understanding the value of his wicket. The hero of winning many matches of Bangladesh is now becoming the villain of losing many matches!
Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto made the same mistake after Shakib. He is repeatedly failing to fulfill his duties as a captain. Today was an opportunity to take out the match with a cool head. That’s how it started. Shantar’s head became ‘bad’ as soon as the Asking runrate got affected. He put the team in danger once again with a bad shot.
Earlier, Bangladesh lost the wicket of opener Tanjid Hasan Tamim in the second over of the power play. After that, Liton, who was batting with discomfort in the first ball of the seventh over, was also dismissed for irresponsibility. Because of the way he was batting, Liton survived by playing an innings of 9 runs off 13 balls.
At the end of 10 overs, Bangladesh lost 4 wickets for 50 runs and was under pressure. But experienced Mahmudullah and Tawheed Hriday handled that pressure. In the fifth wicket, Bangladesh turned around with the pair of 44 runs of these two. Bangladesh was moving forward little by little after Hriday was out. But the Proteas took control of the match by picking up one wicket with 2 runs in the 18th over. As a result, Bangladesh needed 18 runs in the last 2 overs, 11 in the last over. 6 needed from 2 balls, Mahmudullah hit Maharaj’s ball at long on. But it was palmed by Markram before it crossed the boundary. Mahmudullah looked in surprise and was shocked. Markram almost confirmed Bangladesh’s match loss by taking Mahmudullah back to the bench with a great catch. Taskin Ahmed could not match the equation of six runs in the last ball.
It seems that luck was not with us that day. Or hit Mahmudullah’s leg and hit the boundary. The umpire raised his finger. Mahmudullah survived with the review. But since the review was taken, the Bangladesh team did not get the four runs. They lost those four runs!
Bangladesh defeated South Africa in New York on Tuesday. Bangladesh picked up 4 wickets in the power play with the great bowling of Tanjim Hasan Shakib and Taskin Ahmed. David Miller and Einrich Klassen were at the crease. Even then their pair did not freeze. In the 11th over, Shanto gave the ball to Mahmudullah. Miller could have gone back, caught off the first ball, but Lytton, standing behind the wicket, could not take the catch. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Miller got out with 29 runs off 38 balls. Bangladesh lost the opportunity to restrict South Africa with less runs due to Liton’s mistake.
Bangladesh would get a chance to make history if they win against South Africa. For the first time, Matova could have been happy with the victory. Besides, the way to play in the Super Eight for the first time would have been paved. There’s still a chance. West Indies win at least one match against Netherlands and Nepal to ensure next round. Shantar’s team must win both matches if they want to avoid falling into the equation trap.
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