NEW DELHI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced an all-round efficiency as Bangladesh pulled off every other disappointed four-wicket win over global champions England and took an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match T20I collection on Sunday.
Mehidy spun the internet across the guests to go back spectacular figures of four/12 prior to gambling a a very powerful 20-run knock to lend a hand Bangladesh chase down 118-run goal in 18.5 overs.
Bangladesh were given off to a disappointing get started with each openers again to the pavilion within the powerplay. But Najmul Hossain Shanto (46 now not out) and Mehidy cast a 41-run partnership to steer Bangladesh fightback.
In a tough sport like this it was once necessary to stay our nerve. Shanto… Mehidy, a excellent innings for the group,” Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said.
Jofra Archer dismissed Mehidy and Afif Hossain to end with three wickets in his four overs, but Najmul and Taskin Ahmed were able to chase down the target with seven balls to spare.
Archer’s spell will be one of the few positives that England can take from the match as the speedster continues to improve after his return from a lengthy injury lay-off. Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Rehan Ahmed also picked up a wicket apiece for England.
Earlier, England, who had never lost a T20I to Bangladesh before this series, had struggled with the bat from the outset and Dawid Malan (5) departed early before fellow opener Phil Salt was caught and bowled by Shakib on 25.
Ben Duckett top-scored for the visitors with a run-a-ball 28 but could not push on and was given little support as Mehidy (4-12) ripped through the middle order on a turning pitch.
“It was once a distinct sport of T20, credit score to Bangladesh for out-playing us. No batter ever needs to get out however a difficult wicket to begin your innings on, we would have liked somebody to stay with Ben Duckett,” England captain Jos Buttler said .
“Outstanding bowling efficiency, developing power and protecting a low ranking. Proud of everybody’s efforts.”
Ahmed scored 11 on his T20I debut as England ended on 117 — their eighth-lowest T20I total.
The third and final T20I will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.
(With Reuters picture)
Mehidy spun the internet across the guests to go back spectacular figures of four/12 prior to gambling a a very powerful 20-run knock to lend a hand Bangladesh chase down 118-run goal in 18.5 overs.
Bangladesh were given off to a disappointing get started with each openers again to the pavilion within the powerplay. But Najmul Hossain Shanto (46 now not out) and Mehidy cast a 41-run partnership to steer Bangladesh fightback.
In a tough sport like this it was once necessary to stay our nerve. Shanto… Mehidy, a excellent innings for the group,” Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said.
Jofra Archer dismissed Mehidy and Afif Hossain to end with three wickets in his four overs, but Najmul and Taskin Ahmed were able to chase down the target with seven balls to spare.
Archer’s spell will be one of the few positives that England can take from the match as the speedster continues to improve after his return from a lengthy injury lay-off. Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Rehan Ahmed also picked up a wicket apiece for England.
Earlier, England, who had never lost a T20I to Bangladesh before this series, had struggled with the bat from the outset and Dawid Malan (5) departed early before fellow opener Phil Salt was caught and bowled by Shakib on 25.
Ben Duckett top-scored for the visitors with a run-a-ball 28 but could not push on and was given little support as Mehidy (4-12) ripped through the middle order on a turning pitch.
“It was once a distinct sport of T20, credit score to Bangladesh for out-playing us. No batter ever needs to get out however a difficult wicket to begin your innings on, we would have liked somebody to stay with Ben Duckett,” England captain Jos Buttler said .
“Outstanding bowling efficiency, developing power and protecting a low ranking. Proud of everybody’s efforts.”
Ahmed scored 11 on his T20I debut as England ended on 117 — their eighth-lowest T20I total.
The third and final T20I will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.
(With Reuters picture)