ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts as Bangladesh Thumps West Indies

Bangladesh came up with a dominating batting performance against West Indies to chase down the target of 322 runs with ease. The Tigers won the match comfortably by seven wickets and got to the total on the back of fine knock from Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das with 51 balls to spare. Hasan continued his dream form going as he also became the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

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West Indies posted a competitive score of 321 runs after Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Caribbean nation could not get off to a good start as they lost the big wicket of Chris Gayle early. The talisman batsman could not open his account even after facing 13 deliveries.

Windies bowlers could not get the wickets.

Meanwhile, Evin Lewis and Shai Hope added a fine alliance of 116 runs to keep the Windies innings on track. Lewis scored a good knock of 70 runs from 67 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes to get back into form.

Hope played good innings of 96 runs however, he chewed 121 balls and thus scored his runs at a strike rate below 80. Shimron Hetmyer gave the momentum to the Windies innings as he thwarted 26-ball 50 with the help of four fours and three sixes. However, West Indies could not add the finishing touches. Andre Russell was dismissed without troubling the scorer and continued his poor form.

On the other hand, Bangladesh openers were able to add a 52 runs partnership. But Russell was able to get the better of Soumya Sarkar with a short pitch delivery. Tamim Iqbal was brilliantly run out by Sheldon Cottrell whereas Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed after he got an edge down the leg-side.

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Shakib Al Hasan once again batted at the top of his game to take the Tigers over the line. Hasan completed his ninth ODI hundred and his second of the World Cup. Litton Das who was drafted into the playing XI scored a fine fifty.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Bangladesh’s win:

Well well well we have a cracking game on the cards #WIvsBAN and how about Shakib @Sah75official form this #CWC19 ? ?? @BCBtigers in the box seat!!

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 17, 2019

When we talk of the modern greats, how often do we refer to @Sah75official in the chatter? His stats suggest he is arguably the best all rounder in the world: deserves far greater recognition. Is Bangladesh’s once in a Gen cricketer who remains his country’s flag-bearer..

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 17, 2019

Incredible, incredible hundred from Shakib Al Hasan. He's a great cricketer. Bangladesh must win from here. They truely deserve it. #BANvWI

— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) June 17, 2019

Shakib al Hasan. Undisputedly Bangladesh’s GOAT

#CWC19 #WIvBAN

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) June 17, 2019

Frankly, the sight of Andre Russell limping around on a cricket field has become very annoying now. #CWC19

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 17, 2019

Brilliant century, full of sumptuous shots, from Shakib. Very very watchable. Bangladesh on the highway to an easy win

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 17, 2019

Liton Das. Class. #CWC19

— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) June 17, 2019

Shakib. What a player. Contributes so much in so many areas. Barely even celebrates here because he still has a job to do and brings up his century with so much class. #CWC19 #BANvWI

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 17, 2019

Finch, Kohli, Warner, Rohit, Williamson, Root, Smith, Roy, Buttler all playing at the World Cup, but it's the brilliant Shakib Al Hasan who is the leading runscorer in the tournament #CWC19

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 17, 2019

Absolutely. Delighted for them. What a result for #CWC19 #BanvWI https://t.co/BwkeiIt1zb

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 17, 2019

Let’s say this again. ??? https://t.co/uJXLfKzp7p

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 17, 2019

Shakib @Sah75official On the prowl… showing not only that he is the Worlds No1 allrounder but making a statement that he is a World class batsman too. Congratulations #CWC2019 #BANvsWI Wonderfull knock ??

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 17, 2019

Liton Das is first Bangladesh batsman to hit 3 sixes off 3 balls in a World Cup match. #CWC19

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 17, 2019

SHAKIB AL HASAN:

5th time – A century & 2+ wickets in the same ODI
(Joint-most times with C Gayle)

23rd time – 50+ runs & 2+ wickets in the same ODI
(Joint-most times with J Kallis)

6th time – 50+ runs & a wicket in a CWC game
(Joint-most times with T Dilshan)#CWC19 #WIvBAN

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 17, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the greatest all-rounder I have seen in international cricket after Jacques Kallis #BANvWI #CWC19

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 17, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the greatest allrounder and the most valuable ODI cricketer at present. what a cricketer! might get the 'man of the series' award this world cup. @Sah75official #Cricket #CWC19

— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 17, 2019

Bangladeshhhh ??????

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) June 17, 2019

Brilliant @BCBtigers playing such good cricket..Enjoy watching them play. #CWC2019 #RiseOfTheTigers all right !!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 17, 2019

What an innings again from @Sah75official can he pull this one off? Will be one of the best ever wins for @BCBtigers if he can.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) June 17, 2019

From Pakistan game to Bangladesh game.

Windies bowling being exposed.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 17, 2019

@Sah75official n Liton Das making this 322 run chase look like cake walk. WI looked helpless. #WIvsBAN #CWC19

— Ajay Ratra (@ajratra) June 17, 2019