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ODI world cup 2023 Cricket

' Ye match to shuru hote hi khatam ho gya' - Fans react as Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan by six wickets in ODI World Cup 2023

Miraz's outstanding all-round performance earned him Player of the match award. Bangladesh were chasing 157 to win their first match of the tournament of ODI World Cup 2023.

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Miraz's outstanding all-round performance earned him Player of the match award. (Source: Twitter)

Bangladesh marked a successful start in the World Cup 2023 by defeating Afghanistan by six wickets at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. Opting to bat, Afghanistan posted 156 runs as Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz showcased stellar performances with the ball. In response, despite the early dismissals of Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das, Bangladesh recovered through a crucial 97-run partnership between Miraz (57 off 73) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (59 off 83).

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The partnership not only revived BangladeshΒ but also positioned them strongly in the game. Miraz's dismissal on the 29th overcame too late for Afghanistan, and Shanto steered Bangladesh to a convincing victory, showcasing a robust start in the tournament under Shakib Al Hasan's leadership.

With this win significantly Bangladesh's confidence after an average Asia Cup campaign and a preceding home series loss to New Zealand. Miraz's outstanding all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, adding to the team's jubilation and setting a positive tone for their World Cup campaign.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this thumping win from the Bangladesh team against the Afghanistan team:

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Afghanistan crumbled after getting a great start

Afghanistan started strongly in their World Cup 2023 clash, with openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran forming a 47-run partnership. Progressing to 112/2 in 24.3 overs with Gurbaz and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, the game shifted as both batsmen fell in consecutive overs, reducing Afghanistan to 112/4. This is not the first time that the Afghanistan side have crumbled in such a way. They will have to regroup after this defeat and the senior players need to take more responsibility.

Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Shakib al Hasan (3/30) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3/25), capitalized on this momentum. Bowling in pairs, they dismantled Afghanistan, restricting them to just 156 runs in 37.2 overs. Shoriful Islam contributed with two wickets. This bowling performance paved the way for Bangladesh's successful pursuit, securing a six-wicket victory in the match. With this win, the Bangladesh team have gone to the third spot after with one win in one match. Β 

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