DeskReport
In the first match of the series in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates had their eyes set on defeating Bangladesh. No further incidents occurred in that match. But the day after yesterday, the Emirates made no mistake in taking advantage of the opportunity. The partner country has created history in its own field by taking advantage of one mistake after another by Bangladesh. After Bangladesh’s loss, the series is tied 1-1. Today, the last match on the same field has taken the form of the final.
Looking at the scoreline of the series, you can jokingly say that the series was two matches at the beginning, which was good! With a 1-1 draw, there would have been no question of losing the series. Now that an extra match has been added, the fear of losing the series cannot be ruled out! The challenge that the Emirates has thrown at the Bangladesh team in Sharjah, what awaits the Litons in Pakistan? The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had proposed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reduce the five-match T20 series to three matches. The PCB has reportedly agreed to it. Yesterday, Pakistani media reported that a three-match series will be held in Lahore on May 27, 29 and 31.
There will be more time to think about what will happen in the Pakistan tour. For now, Bangladesh’s thoughts are focused on today’s match. Is this how the pressure to win the series will be? The Litons thought at the beginning of the series! The Emirates, who have never won against Bangladesh, taught Bangladesh how to play T20 the day before yesterday! If any team gives so many chances to the opponent without forgetting themselves, why not the Emirates, Uganda will not let Bangladesh lose.
Shariful Islam’s unnecessary direct throw gave Emirates 5 runs instead of 1 run. Towards the end, Towhid Hridoy did not make the necessary throw on time again, leaving the ball in his hand. Tanjim Shakib could not bowl a proper yorker in the last over, but instead digested a six with a loppa full toss. Liton Das blamed Shishir at the end of the match. Are they unaware of what bowlers and fielders should do when dew falls on the field? Nahid Rana, who has been fascinated by the thrill of speed for the past year, realized in his international T20 debut that the pressure of a 20-over match in a red and white jersey is different. The way he gave away runs in his Test debut, his T20 debut for Bangladesh was also unforgettable.
Also look at the difference between the two captains, Liton scored 40 runs in 32 balls for Bangladesh and Mohammed Wasim scored 82 runs in 42 balls for Emirates captain. Hasn’t the Bangladesh team scrutinized Wasim’s statistics, which he is used to creating a storm? Wasim has scored the most runs in international T20Is since January 2022. He is also the batsman who has hit 100 sixes in international T20Is in a year. For so long, he used to rain sixes against his fellow members like them. Since it has become a habit, Wasim did not forget to use it against Bangladesh. After so many mistakes, Liton said, ‘I did a little ups and downs in fielding. Even the bowling in the middle overs was not good. It is difficult to digest any loss.’ He said about his batting, ‘What I did was not as expected.’
Emirates have nothing to lose. They are playing against Bangladesh in a very good mood, getting what they will get. Emirates captain Wasim has also vowed to win the series against Bangladesh, ‘We are taking this energy into the third match. Hopefully, we can make it 2-1.’ Bangladesh is under pressure while playing a hand mocshow in Sharjah before the Pakistan tour. After losing the match, there is a lot of criticism, if the series is lost, the Litons will have to leave for Pakistan with immense pressure. In the meantime, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the Bangladesh series today. Stars like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi did not find a place in the team led by Salman Ali Agar. Still, the Pakistan team is very strong.
