Bangladesh’s skipper and allrounder Shakib Al Hassan showed his class with the bat as well as with the ball to knock finalist team India out in a dead rubber match of the Asia Cup 2023. He was also named the player of the match for his stunning performance.

India defeated Sri Lanka to make their way into the finals of the Asia Cup 2023; before that, India clashed with Bangladesh. India made some changes to their team; they rested Virat Kohli and brought young Tilak Verma in. India could not chase the target, as all the Indian batters could not stand with Shubman Gill, who scored a stunning century.

Shakib Al Hassan scored 80 runs for his team to put up a fighting total against the strong Indian batting array

Bangladesh batted first on the tough surface and lost early wickets, but the skipper came to the rescue for his team. He took his time on the creases to access the conditions out there. He started his inning very watchful and started looking better with time in the crease. He completed his half century and endorsed the waving inning of Bangladesh. After completing his half century, the skipper clutched the run rate up, showing great hitting, and at last he got out on the brilliant 80 (84) balls. In the post-match presentation, he mentioned that the wicket was very tough to bat on when he was brought in early.

He also bowled beautifully and took an important wicket for his team

His heroics did not end only with batting; he also had some bowling to trouble Indian batters. He bowled beautifully and troubled Indian batters with his tight lines. He also picked up an important wicket from debutant Tilak Verma, who has the ability to score big in pressure situations.

He alone just outplayed team India with his heroics in the formality type of match, but he mentioned this win will boost their confidence heading to the World Cup 2023. He also expressed that they could be a dangerous team in the mega event, which is going to be held in Asian conditions (India).

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