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ODI World Cup 2023: ‘Legend Of Bangladesh’ Fans Reacts as Shakib Al Hassan shines with bowl against Afghanistan

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan showcased stellar leadership, spearheading his team to dismiss Afghanistan for 156 runs in the 2023 World Cup

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Ashhar Shaikh
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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 Shakib 

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

A clinical bowling performance from Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3/25) helped Bangladesh bowl out Afghanistan for 156 in 37.2 overs. Shoriful Islam also picked up two wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman settled for one scalp apiece. Rahmanullah Gurbaz starred with the bat for Afghanistan, scoring 47 runs off 62 balls, including one six and four boundaries.
Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with identical scores of 22. Captain Hasmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah also contributed 18 runs each. Bangladesh will now look to chase 157 and start their campaign with a win. They will next be in action against England at the same venue on Tuesday, October 10. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will face off against India at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, October 11.
Shoriful Islam also shined with two wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman secured one wicket each. Afghanistan’s batting was anchored by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored 47 runs off 62 balls, including one six and four boundaries. Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai contributed identical scores of 22. Captain Hasmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah added 18 runs each to the total.

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.

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