‘Carrying Bangladesh cricket for long time’ – Fans react as Shakib Al Hasan’s magnificent all-round performance helps Bangladesh beat India in Asia Cup 2023

In a thrilling cricket clash against India in the last Super Fours match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder and skipper, Shakib Al Hasan, once again demonstrated his prowess and delivered a remarkable performance when his team needed it the most as the Bangla Tigers defeated the Indian team by 6 runs on Friday in Colombo,

The match showcased Shakib’s exceptional skills with both bat and ball, solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s premier all-rounders. However, it was too late for Bangladesh as they were already eliminated from the tournament while India qualified for the final earlier.

With the bat, Shakib played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s innings, anchoring the team’s batting order and scoring crucial runs under pressure. Bangladesh were 59 for 4 wickets but Shakib showed his brilliance and played an 80-run knock. He took out the team from a troubling situation and set the foundation for a fighting total of 265 runs.

We will be a dangerous side in the World Cup: Shakib Al Hasan

His composure and ability to accelerate the scoring rate when required were instrumental in setting a competitive target. Not stopping there, Shakib then showcased his bowling prowess, taking a crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav which put the brakes on India’s chase. He completed his 10-over quota of the match, conceded only 43 runs and picked up a wicket as well.

This performance helped Shakib to win the Player of the Match award. Interestingly, this was Bangladesh’s first win against India in the Asia Cup after 11 years and what was common in both wins was that Shakib is the Player of the Match. His ability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball is a priceless asset, and he remains a key player to watch in the upcoming ODI World Cup as well. He also talked about the upcoming major tournament and said that they would be a dangerous side in the tournament.

“I think we have got a very good team (for the World Cup). A lot of injuries and players coming in and going out didn’t help during this Asia Cup. I think we will be a dangerous side in the World Cup.” Shakib was quoted as saying by First Post.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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