‘Badhiya khel gaya ye toh’ – Fans react as Dawid Malan smashes wonderful century against Bangladesh in ODI World Cup 2023 clash

England and Bangladesh are clashing each other in the 7th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday, October 10. The Bangla Tigers won the toss and elected to field first.

Meanwhile, in a scintillating display of batting prowess, England’s star opener Dawid Malan left cricket fans in awe as he smashed a magnificent century during the first innings. This remarkable achievement marked his sixth ODI century since the 2019 World Cup, solidifying his status as one of England’s premier batters.

The moment of glory came when Malan delicately played a dab shot to the right of the cover. The fielder, perhaps feeling the immense pressure, fumbled the ball, and the stadium erupted in cheers as Malan reached his century. It was a moment of pure delight for the talented cricketer as well as for the England supporters.

Dawid Malan achieved his century in 91 deliveries

The left-hander achieved the milestone on just 91 deliveries, however, he didn’t stop after smashing the century and started dealing in boundaries only. He scored 140 runs off just 107 balls which included 16 fours and 5 sixes before getting bowled to Mahedi Hasan in the 38th over.

Throughout the last four years, Malan has been a consistent force for the England cricket team, and his incredible milestone shows his dedication and skill. He has emerged as the leading run-scorer for England in this period, making vital contributions in crucial encounters.

Malan’s century not only bolstered England’s hopes in the ODI World Cup but also shut the criticism which were faced by the England Cricket Board after Jason Roy’s exclusion from the squad. The fans in Dharamsala surely have enjoyed this cracking knock by the left-hander, however, that’d not be the same case with Bangladesh’s fans who saw their bowlers getting smashed for boundaries. 

Here’s how fans reacted: