Bangladesh defeated
England in the first T20I of the ongoing three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Thursday, March 9.
The hosts, after winning the toss, elected to bowl first and restricted the tourists to 155/6 in their allotted 20 overs. England’s
Phil Salt and captain
Jos Buttler, however, started brilliantly and added 80 runs for the opening wicket.
Salt was dismissed for 38 off 35, but Buttler kept the run-flow going. The English skipper smashed a brilliant half-century, scoring 67 from 42 deliveries, with the help of 4 four and as many sixes. Bangladesh bowlers showcased discipline in the bowling and didn’t allow England to capitalise after their stunning start.
Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, taking two wickets for 26 runs in his four overs.
In response, Bangladesh lost a few wickets in quick succession, but
Najmul Hossain Shanto kept his stand alive and scored a blistering 51 off 30 balls, including eight boundaries.
Shakib Al Hasan also chipped in with an unbeaten 34 off 24 balls, including six boundaries, as Bangladesh chased down the target with two overs to spare.
“Towhid batted really well. I just watched the ball and played cricketing shots. I wasn’t thinking about those two wickets. The way all the bowlers bowled, it was outstanding, especially Hasan and Taskin. I just had to bat normally. Rony and Litton started well, it helped the other batters,” said Najmul Hossain after bagging the Player of the Match award.
Here is how Twitter reacted: Modhumoti Bank Limited T20i Series: Bangladesh vs England: 1st T20i
Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
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#BANvENG pic.twitter.com/e3T8v4Mz6Q — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
March 9, 2023
We're defeated by six wickets in our first T20 in Bangladesh…
pic.twitter.com/liBDEuH2OW — England Cricket (@englandcricket)
March 9, 2023
History: Bangladesh has beaten World Champions England in T20I.
A great day in Bangladesh cricket.
pic.twitter.com/OpHuofD2ef — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
March 9, 2023
Bangladesh register a win against England in only the second T20I between the sides ?
#BANvENG |
https://t.co/oJUpcT6iXU pic.twitter.com/equnNysNQQ — ICC (@ICC)
March 9, 2023
Name: Jos Buttler
Job: Scoring 50+ for fun
pic.twitter.com/zT4x4bHhVf — Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals)
March 9, 2023
Out of the 54 T20I Openers with 1000+ runs
2 average 50
4 score at 150+
Only 1 of them does both, Jos Buttler with an insane 50.45/152.33 record as an opener.
Rizwan only scores at 129.69 and of the other 3 who score at 150+ Munro averages the highest with 36.22.
— James McCaghrey (@McLovinstatto)
March 9, 2023
Tiger of the match: Hasan Mahmud
Most valuable player of the match: Shakib Al Hasan
Player of the match: Najmul Shanto
WRAP:
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#BANvsENG — ?Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric)
March 9, 2023
Jos Buttler has 50, his 17th in 44 innings as a T20i opener.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp)
March 9, 2023
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