a run-out to end the match. The fervour with which Mushfiqur has broken the wicket shows how much it means to Bangladesh. A lot of confusion after the dive at cover-point. No time for Aftab to get back. I am surprised Mushfiq is not injured after violently breaking the wicket. A lot of anger on his face too
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 7th Match, Pool A at Canberra, Feb 18 2015 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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7th Match, Pool A (D/N), Canberra, February 18, 2015, ICC Cricket World Cup
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Bangladesh have gone on a victory lap of honour here. Thanking their fans. They haven't won the World Cup yet, though. Just shows how rare success at international level is for them that a win against Afghanistan is celebrated thusly
A comprehensive win for Bangladesh in response to their defeat at the hands of Afghanistan last year. The WC debutatnts began promisingly but Bangladesh were patient and waited for the inexperience to show. Mushfiqur and Shakib turned the game around with their fifties, and then the bowlers sealed the deal. That's all we have for you today. Thanks for joining us
"It's a great feeling," says Mushfiqur Rahim, the Man of the Match. "Credit also goes to openers. They didn't get the runs, but it is not that easy up front. They faced out important overs. Thanks to the crowd. My father is here, my uncle is here, it is a great moment.""Definitely first match is important and we have set the tone," says Mashrafe Mortaza. "We had a reasonable start today. Mushy and Shakib were brilliant. That kind of match where you have some pressure. I am happy we adapted. And thank you all the supporters."
"First 35 overs we bowled well," says Mohammad Nabi. "Especially fast bowlers. Mushfiq and Shakib played very well and took the score to 260. We lost too manyb wickets early, but Nawroz and Sami batted well. Not a good start in the World Cup. We hope to play well in the next match. Thanks to the crowd and to people back home."
42.5
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Shakib to Aftab Alam, OUT
Aftab Alam run out (Soumya Sarkar/†Mushfiqur Rahim) 14 (12b 2x4 1x6 27m) SR: 116.66
Sakeeb Ferdous: "Nobody knows better than Mushfiqur Rahim as to how painful it was to suffer a 32-run defeat in their first ODI against Afghanistan at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium in March last year. That was one of the many crucial reasons behind him losing his ODI captaincy. But today, Mashrafe Mortaza must be very happy, as well as the whole Bangladesh. "
42.4
6
Shakib to Aftab Alam, SIX runs
that's a big six. This is a big straight boundary, and he jumps out of the crease to loft this dead straight for a six
42.3
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Shakib to Aftab Alam, no run
tossed up, he is drawn out of the crease, takes it on the half-volley and edges it to point
42.2
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Shakib to Aftab Alam, no run
flat length ball, defended off the front foot
42.1
1
Shakib to Shapoor, 1 run
short and flat, pulled away for a single
end of over 421 run • 1 wicket
AFG: 155/9CRR: 3.69 • RRR: 14.12
Shapoor Zadran1 (1b)
Aftab Alam8 (8b 2x4)
Taskin Ahmed 7-0-23-1
Shakib Al Hasan 8-0-36-2
41.6
1
Taskin to Shapoor, 1 run
full and outside off, the edge goes wide of slip. He survives
Shapoor Zadran is the last man in
41.5
W
Taskin to Hamid, OUT
swings hard at a length ball outside off, gets a thick edge that lobs up to point. One more wicket to go
Hamid Hassan c Anamul Haque b Taskin Ahmed 0 (5b 0x4 0x6 5m) SR: 0
41.4
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Taskin to Hamid, no run
moves away to leave another widish ball alone
luke: ""tail enders just go after them". Absolutely true cos we're told 'respect the good balls' rather than taught how to play the bad ones }8["
41.3
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Taskin to Hamid, no run
moves away from the stumps again, hangs his bat up somewhere and the short ball comes and hits it
41.2
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Taskin to Hamid, no run
short of a length, outside off, left alone after exposing the stumps
41.1
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Taskin to Hamid, no run
full, straight, played to midwicket
Hamid Hasan is the new batsman
end of over 418 runs • 1 wicket
AFG: 154/8CRR: 3.75 • RRR: 12.66
Aftab Alam8 (8b 2x4)
Shakib Al Hasan 8-0-36-2
Mashrafe Mortaza 9-2-20-3
40.6
W
Shakib to Mirwais, OUT
another big hit as Shakib tosses this wide outside off. This is clever bowling. Tailenders just go after them. No timing on this. Caught at long-off
Mirwais Ashraf c Sabbir Rahman b Shakib Al Hasan 10 (15b 0x4 1x6 17m) SR: 66.66
40.5
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Shakib to Mirwais, no run
defended off the front foot
40.4
6
Shakib to Mirwais, SIX runs
he has thrown his hands at this full ball. Sweeps without getting all the way down to his knee. Makes a good enough connection beat Tamim Iqbal at deep midwicket. Tamim was well inside the boundary. Had he been at the edge, he would have taken this
40.3
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Shakib to Mirwais, no run
flighted outside off, defended to cover
40.2
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Shakib to Mirwais, no run
flat delivery, beats the inside edge, going down
40.1
2
Shakib to Mirwais, 2 runs
sweeps this from in front of the stumps, gets a couple
end of over 401 run
AFG: 146/7CRR: 3.65 • RRR: 12.20
Aftab Alam8 (8b 2x4)
Mirwais Ashraf2 (9b)
Mashrafe Mortaza 9-2-20-3
Shakib Al Hasan 7-0-28-1
39.6
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Mortaza to Aftab Alam, no run
slower-ball full toss, he gives up plans to go over mid-off and defends
Layman: "Yes, I am sure Sid is peaceful as a bear."
39.5
1
Mortaza to Mirwais, 1 run
down the track and swipes across the line to get a single
39.4
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Mortaza to Mirwais, no run
absolute action-replay of the first three deliveries
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