Shubman Gill‘s thunderous knock of 121 runs went in useless as India have been narrowly crushed by Bangladesh of their remaining recreation of the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 stage. With a spot within the remaining already within the bag, India made 5 modifications, resting some key gamers within the course of. Shakib Al Hasan top-scored as Bangladesh posted a complete of 265/8 in 50 overs. In reply, India fell quick by six runs. Whereas analysing the match, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar stated the defeat is a “get up name for India”, saying that you would be able to’t take any workforce calmly.
The legendary pacer additionally joke how India’s defeat might be celebrated by Pakistan followers, together with him.
“India have misplaced the sport. Embarrassing loss. We won’t criticise an excessive amount of. Bangladesh are right here to play. Individuals have been criticising Pakistan, saying that they obtained crushed up. Sri Lanka are a superb workforce, not a median workforce. The identical is the case with Bangladesh. They’re all taking part in worldwide cricket. Lastly, some aid for the the Pakistan followers, together with me, that India have misplaced the sport. Get up name for India. You’ll be able to’t take groups calmly after successful just a few video games,” Akhtar stated on his YouTube channel.
With the ODI World Cup looming, Akhtar additionally refused to label any workforce as favourites, including that it may be “anybody’s recreation”.
“We’re saying that Pakistan and India are favourites at World Cup. These two, together with Australia and England, will attain the semis. This isn’t the case. Small groups will hassle. That is anyone’s recreation. Shubman Gill’s ton went in useless. India must get up. No disrespect however Bangladesh made an announcement that they’re right here to show a degree.
After India opted to bowl, Shakib and Towhid Hridoy shone brightly, each scoring outstanding half-centuries, whereas the Bangladesh pacers demonstrated their mettle with nice precision of their deliveries to efficiently defend the entire.
For India, Gill performed a thunderous knock of 121 off 133 whereas Axar scored a significant 42 off 34 deliveries. For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman bagged three whereas Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped 2 wickets.
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