Bangladesh physically challenge team shrugged off their previous two matches defeat as they recorded an overwhelming seven wickets victory over India physically challenge team in the ICRC International T20 Cricket tournament held on Tuesday at the BKSP ground no 3 in Savar.
Thanks to Shahriar Shamim’s match-winning knock of 42 runs that helped Bangladesh to reach their target in 18.4 overs for the loss of three wickets after India managed to score a small total off 115 for 8 from their allotted 20 overs. Shahriar smashed one over boundary and one boundary during his 50-balls stay on the crease and he left the field confirming Bangladesh’s victory to remain unbeaten with Apurbo Kumar (18 n.o), who gave a well support to Shahriar with his breezy unbeaten knock of 18 runs during the chase of the target. Besides opener Amin Uddin was the other Bangladeshi batsman who top scored with 45 runs for the host. Dinesh and Dashrath took one wicket each conceding 15 and 20 runs respectively.
Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, India face early batting jolt and finally managed to score 115 for 8 from their allotted 20 overs.
The Bangladeshi bowlers threatened early inroad on India innings picking up wickets in regular intervals First down Kuna’s scored was the only notable scorer for the touring side scoring 45 runs Anisul added 26.
Alam Khan caused the major damage for Bangladesh picking up three wickets for 23 runs. He was well supported by Drupam who took two wickets conceding runs.
Earlier, Bangladesh beat England by 14 runs in their opening match.
The hosts lost to Pakistan by 20 runs in D/L method in their second and suffered a three-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in their third match.
