ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As Bangladesh Proves Too Strong For Afghanistan

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan convincingly by 62 runs in the 31st match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Rose Bowl, Southampton on Monday. The Tigers’ vice-captain Shakib Al Hasan was the star of the show as he took five-wicket haul and scored a fifty.

Thus, the talisman all-rounder became the second player after India’s Yuvraj Singh to bag a fifer and score a fifty in a World Cup match. In fact, Shakib Al Hasan had earlier became the second player after Sanath Jayasuriya to complete 1000 runs and scalp 25 wickets in World Cup history. Hence, it was a dominating performance from the southpaw all-rounder.

Shakib Al Hasan came up with an all-around performance.

Bangladesh posted a fighting score of 262 runs after Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Tigers wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored for the team as the right-hander scored a good knock of 83 runs from 89 balls.

In fact, Bangladesh could not get off to good start as they lost Litton Das early. Tamim Iqbal scored 36 but could not convert his start into a substantial score. However, Shakib Al Hasan continued his good form going as he scored 51 runs. Mosaddek Hossain added the finishing touches to Bangladesh’s innings as the right-hander scored 24-ball 35 with the help of four fours.

On the other hand, Afghanistan got off to a decent start as their openers added 49 runs inside 11 overs. However, Afghanistan old demons once again came back to haunt them. Afghanistan batsmen got off to starts but could not a big score under their bag. But Shakib Al Hasan was superb with the ball as he breathed down the neck of the opposition batters.

Samiullah Shinwari who was playing his first match of the tournament showed the resistance with the bat as he scored runs. However, he could not find support from the other end.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Bangladesh’s win:

Shakib Al Hasan – What a player. First cricketer ever in World Cup history to score more than 400 runs and take 10 wickets. All this in just 6 matches. Legendary performance… #BANvsAFG

— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the ideal three dimensional (3D) cricketer.#CWC19 #BANvAFG

— Sandipan Banerjee (@im_sandipan) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan today

First Bangladesh bowler to take a five-for in WC. First Bangladesh player to score 50 and take 5 wickets in an ODI. Second player, after Yuvraj Singh, to this double in a WC match. First player in WC history to score 1000+ runs and take 30+ wickets. #Legend

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 24, 2019

Best all rounder in the world currently , best Bangladesh player ever, take a bow Shakib AL Hasan! #CWC19 #WorldCup2019 #BANvAFG

— Mustafa Ismail (@MustiMachine) June 24, 2019

in the next game shakib will take four catches, effect three run-outs, take the gloves and stump the rest of the batsmen..after scoring a double hundred #BANvAFG #CWC19

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the first player in the World Cup history to score two centuries and claim two 4-wicket hauls.

CWC tons – v ENG and v WI in 2019
CWC 4-fers – v NZ in 2015 and v AFG in 2019#CWC19 #BANvAFG

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 24, 2019

Stand up for the world’s No 1 all-rounder.

Shakib is now the second man in World Cup history to take a 5-for and score a fifty in the same match. #CWC19

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan has owned with #CWC19. Incredible feat. #BanvAfg

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 24, 2019

Now, Shakib gets a five-fer. He has sucked the life out of this Afghanistan innings. Absolute class. #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) June 24, 2019

Great day at the office for @Sah75official. What a star. Boom! Tigers still roaring here at the #CWC19 #BANvAFG Amra Korbo Joy

— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) June 24, 2019

Fifty-plus and 5-for in a World Cup match:

Yuvraj Singh v Ireland, 2011
Shakib Al Hasan v Afg, 2019#BanvAfg #CWC19

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) June 24, 2019

.@Sah75official – A proper G.O.A.T!

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the #cwc19's top run-scorer and has the best bowling innings in a match.

Greedy.

— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan in ODIs in 2019:

51, 41, 124*, 121, 64, 75, 50*, 29, 61*

9 Innings
616 Runs
2 Hundreds
5 Fifties
102.67 average
98.25 strike-rate#CWC19 #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) June 24, 2019

In #CWC19 #CWC2019
Bowler with/conceding most
Dots:211 – P Cummins
1s: 141 – Imran Tahir
2s: 27 – Mustafizur Rahman
3s: 5 – Shakib Al Hasan
4s: 34 – Kagiso Rabada
5s: 1 – Jasprit Bumrah/J Behrendorff
6s: 12 – Rashid Khan
Nb: 6 – Gulbadeen Naib
Wd: 16 – Oshane Thomas

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 24, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the first player to score 400+ runs & take 10 or more wickets in a single World Cup. Still 2 more group games to go at least. Unbelievable individual performance

— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) June 24, 2019

I think Bangladesh have enough. They also have the advantage of seeing what works on this track and what doesn't.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 24, 2019