ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As Bangladesh Posts A Fighting Score

Bangladesh posted a fighting score of 262 runs after Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, the Tigers could not get off to a good start as Liton Das who was promoted as an opener in place of Soumya Sarkar, scored only 16 runs. Das could not control his cover drive and gave the catch to short cover, Hasmatullah Shahidi.

There were doubts over the catch but the third umpire stuck with the soft signal of the on-field umpire. Tamim Iqbal looked good for his 36 as he took his time in the initial stages. However, the southpaw batsman was cleaned up by Mohammad Nabi.

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Shakib Al Hasan continued his dream form going as he scored 51 runs and became the tournament’s leading run-getter. Furthermore, the left-hander also became the second player after Sanath Jayasuriya to complete 1000 runs and scalped more than 25 wickets in World Cup history.

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Subsequently, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim added a fine alliance. Both the talisman batsman added 61 runs for the third wicket partnership. However, the southpaw batsman was plumbed in front by Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Soumya Sarkar also was plumbed in front of the wickets by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The left-hander could not pick the carrom ball and he was adjacent in front of the wickets.

Thus, Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the pick of the Afghanistan bowler as he scalped three wickets. Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib scalped one wicket apiece. Mahmuddullah scored 27 runs as he struggled with his hamstring injury.

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On the other hand, Mushfiqur Rahim continued his good form going. Rahim who had scored a hundred against Australia scored another good knock of 83 runs from 87 balls. Mossadek Hossain also added the finishing touches for Bangladesh.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Bangladesh innings:

Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim’s pair becomes the first pair to add 3,000 runs for Bangladesh in ODIs. #BANvAFG

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) June 24, 2019

Love watching Mujeeb bowl. So many variations, have to watch the ball out of his hand like a hawk.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 24, 2019

The @BCCI middle order should watch & learn from the @BCBtigers on how to tackle quality spin… Rotate strike, find the gaps with 1's & 2's on a tough, slow pitch. #BANvAFG #ICCWC2019 #watchandlearn

— soham bhattacharya (@sohamarchi) June 24, 2019

Mushfiqur Rahim's innings is perfect lesson of how to play at No.4 on wicket which has something in it for bowlers. #BANvAFG #CWC19

— Ruchhir Mishrra (@ruchirmishraTOI) June 24, 2019

Most Runs As A Wicketkeeper In ICC Cricket World Cup

Kumar Sangakara 1532
Adam Gilchrist 1085
Musfiqur Rahim 837
#CWC19 #BANvAFG #RiseOfTheTigers

— বাংলার ছেলে ?? (@iSoumikSaheb) June 24, 2019

Another solid knock by the little man @mushfiqur15 He certainly is the crisis man for @BCBtigers Really backs a ? @Mosaddek_32 is a superstar in making for Bangladesh. Yet another important knock at crunch time. #CWC19 #BANvAFG @Athersmike

— amir hussain (@Iam_amir86) June 24, 2019

@Mahmudullah30 bhai you are a bee, you are a fighter. #BANvAFG

— Obak Roxy ?? (@ObakRoxy) June 24, 2019

Mosaddek Hussain is only 19??!! the fuckkkkk, my guy looks at least 30 ? #BANvAFG

— SS ????????? (@shehzadinho) June 24, 2019

Mujeeb is certainly a talent watch out for in the years to come. Bowled beautiful finger spin against India last Saturday and now repeats his performance against Bangladesh. Nobody has been able to pick his carrom ball.#RiseOfTheTigers #AfghanAtalan #BANvAFG #CWC19

— Srinivasa Raghavan (@sp_raghavan) June 24, 2019

Anyone knows why Daulat Zadran is wearing a shirt that says "DK" ? Can't seem to find what the "K" stands for. Or maybe he's just a massive fan of @DineshKarthik . Any idea @mohanstatsman #BANvAFG

— Sushovan Sircar (@Maha_Shoonya) June 24, 2019

well played mushy❤#CWC19 #BANvAFG

— Imtiaj Hossain Shakil (@imIHshakil) June 24, 2019

Good knock. Attractive, efficient and very critical. #MushfiqurRahim#BANvAFG #CWC19

— Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) June 24, 2019

Afganistans Wining Chance #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/HqypsBhLbg

— Gol Gappa (@Sahi_Keh_Ra_Hun) June 24, 2019

Bangladesh showing that they're absolutely not a one man team #BANvAFG #RiseOfTheTigers

— Riz (@RizTheTechie) June 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/farhan_nihilist/status/1143145194239320064?s=20

4 wickets in 7 games for World No.3, Rashid Khan. A bad dream from which he has to wake up soon. #BANvAFG #CWC19

— Karthik Ramasamy (@yakarthik) June 24, 2019

Mushfiqur Rahim is a under-rated player in the world I think ? He always delivers for Bangladesh Team & he always contribute runs for his team in each & every match! #BANvAFG

— Shivam Malik (@shivammalik_) June 24, 2019