Scotland: Greaves led a brilliant lower-order fight with a 28ball 45 as Scotland rebounded from dire straits and posted the T20 test of 140 for nine in the first round of Group B.
Greaves led a brilliant comeback with a 28ball 45 as Scotland rebounded from dire straits. And moved into the first round of Group B to start the T20 140 test for nine.
Scotland surprised Bangladesh by six races after Chris Greaves put in an all-around performance. For a dream start to the ICC T20 World Cup on a hectic Sunday night here.
Invited to hit first, Scotland stumbled 53-of-six in the 12th inning before Greaves added 51 runs. With Mark Watts (22-of-17) to prop Scotland up.
In response, Bangladesh was stopped at 134 for seven in their allotted quota of 20 overs. With Greaves posting magnificent 2/19 numbers in three overs. Including Vitals wickets from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, 20, and veteran Mushfiqur. Rahim (38).
This is Scotland’s second World Cup victory. The first in the 2016 tournament against Hong Kong.
It took 24 races for the final, which was thrown by middle runner Safyaan Sharif (0/26). Mahedi Hasan (13 not out) and Mohammed Saifuddin (5 not out), failed to produce a miracle.
Center pacemaker Brad Wheal (3/24 in four overs). And Legspinner Greaves were the stars of the ball for Scotland. While Josh Davey (1/24) and Mark Watt (1/19) provided extensive support.
Watt also followed up his batting appearance with a great bowling show.
Skipper Mahmudullah (23) and Afif Hossain (18) kept Bangladesh on the hunt with some innovative litters. Left-hander Hossain opted for a left-arm Watt Big One Off only to see Davey catch deep.
Bangladesh hitters didn’t find it easy against a disciplined attack against Scotland. Soumya Sarkar (5) made a great shot and was unable to clear the outfield to leave Bangladesh at 8-1.
Liton Das (5) didn’t last long either and fell on a slower one from Wheal.
Veteran Shakib helped Mushfiqur add 47 runs for the third wicket. Before missing a Greaves trailing half so McLeod could run and make a good catch. Another very veteran player on the team.
Mushfiqur opened up after a period of consolidation. And hit two big sixes and appeared to be in control before an attempted shot. A long delivery from Greaves caused his stump to be knocked down Bangladesh in a desperate situation.
Before that, Scotland got off to a bad start when they lost captain Kyle Coetzer (0) to Saifuddin. With just five runs on the scoreboard in the third round.
However, the weirdos, Shakib and Mahedi Hasan took over and contributed to Scotland’s suffering. Hasan caught two wickets on his first chance when he fired goalkeepers Matthew Cross, 11. And In addition, George Munsey, 29 after the two added 40 runs for the second wicket.
Therefore, this was after a brilliant power performance from the Bangladesh bowlers. When they cut Scotland to 39 for one of the first six overs.
However, Shakib joined the party by ditching Richie Berrington (2) and Michael Leask (0) to leave Scotland. At 52 for five who soon turned 53 for six when Hasan landed his third wicket. In addition, the form of Calum MacLeod (5).
Greaves, who hit four fours and two sixes, then came to his aid with his runs to push Scotland forward.
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