Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan showcased stellar leadership, spearheading his team to dismiss Afghanistan for 156 runs in the ODI World Cup 2023 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, October 7.
Shakib’s stiller performance against Afghanistan
The standout performer, left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, excelled with figures of 3/30, clinching crucial wickets including Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Najibullah Zadran.
Shakib’s strategic bowling changes proved pivotal as Bangladesh swiftly claimed the last nine wickets for only 73 runs. For those unfamiliar, Shakib has taken 37 wickets in 30 World Cup matches at an economy rate of 5.07. On the batting front, the southpaw has gathered 1146 runs in 29 innings, featuring two centuries and ten half-centuries. His role will be instrumental for Bangladesh in this crucial ICC tournament.
Fans appreciate ShakibÂ
Fans on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, commended Shakib’s leadership and outstanding bowling display. One user expressed, “Impressive demonstration of bowling mastery by Bangladesh, led by the unstoppable Shakib Al Hasan!”
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: How it happens
Bangladesh now eyes a chase of 157 to commence their campaign with a victory. Their next challenge will be against England at the same venue on Tuesday, October 10.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, gears up to face India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, October 11.
AFGHANISTAN COLLAPSE IN DHARMASALA…!!!!
83 for 1 to 156 for 10 – incredible comeback by Bangladesh led by their inspirational leader Shakib Al Hasan. pic.twitter.com/NwGC4qZUEP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 7, 2023
Shakib al Hassan is the Legend Of Bangladesh.#BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/a34z6qwmCM
— Nouman Sahu (@nouman_sahu) October 7, 2023
Shakib Al Hassan provided the first breakthrough for Bangladesh by taking the big wicket of Ibrahim Zadran.
Afghanistan are 47/1 #BANvAFG<