Bangladesh put on a superb display of cricket against Afghanistan over the weekend, completely decimating the visitors. In a one-off Test in Dhaka, the Tigers won by a massive 546 runs. Though that statement is accurate, it doesn’t convey the true nature of the win. Bangladesh smashed their opponents in all aspects of the game.
To begin with, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored centuries in both innings, with Mominul Haque also registering his 12th Test ton. Other batsmen like Zakir Hasan and Liton Das chipped in with half-centuries as well. The bowlers were outstanding too, with the Bangladeshi pacers picking up a total of 14 wickets. This performance was the best collective return by a Bangladeshi pace attack in a Test match.
The Afghanistan team faced a completely different Bangladesh side that was primed to win after their defeat to Afghanistan by 224 runs in Chattogram back in 2019. The performance of the Bangladesh players deservedly earned the team accolades and kudos from cricket fans all over the world.
The convincing win could be a turning point for Bangladesh cricket and may signal the start of ‘HathuruBall’ – named after the team’s coach Chandika Hathurusingha. He has brought about a change in the team’s outlook and performance, which is evident in their recent results.
The victory should also inspire the team to perform well in upcoming tournaments. It could also motivate Rashid Khan and his team to put in extra effort to improve their game.
Bangladesh cricket fans will be buzzing after such a fantastic victory, and the team will carry this confidence as they head to Zimbabwe for their next tournament. We can expect that this recent win will boost the team’s morale and help them to achieve more success in upcoming fixtures.
