Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh spinners gain momentum on Day 1 itself
Australia were 18/3 at stumps on Day 1.
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The much awaited Australia’s tour of Bangladesh kicked off at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka with the hosts posting a significant total on a turning track. On the other hand, the visitors were already on the back foot having hardly spent 9 overs at the crease.
Earlier in the day, it was skipper Mushfiqur Rahim who won the toss as Bangladesh elected to bat first. They got a good dearth of spinners in their ranks with the likes of Mehdi Hasan, Taijul Islam to name a few. Australia also had both Nathan Lyon and Ashton Agar in their playing XI.
The hosts didn’t have a great start. Opener Soumya Sarkar was dismissed in the second over of the game as Pat Cummins displayed his valour with the ball. Cummins continued to be ferocious with the ball as he had Imrul Kayes and Sabbir Rahman back to the pavilion on consecutive deliveries. Bangladesh were left reeling at 10/3.
This is where the much-trusted duo of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan came to the crease and played their part. Together, they stitched a partnership of 155 runs for the third wicket. While Tamim scored an improbable 71, Shakib also played a magnificent knock worth 84, missing out on a century.
The lower order inclusive of skipper Mushfiqur failed to do anything impressive as the spinners came into play. The Bangladesh innings was folded for 260 runs with Lyon and Agar both picking three wickets each. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell also managed to get a wicket.
However, if you thought that was all the drama for the day, you’ve been mistaken. Mehdi Hasan drew first blood as he had David Warner trapped in front of the stumps. Usman Khawaja was soon found short of his crease and later Shakib had nightwatchman Lyon back in the dressing room. Skipper Steve Smith and Matt Renshaw batted out to the last few balls to ensure there were no more casualties in the Australian innings as they were 18/3 at stumps on Day 1.
Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:
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— Worldennis XI (@DennisCricket_) August 27, 2017
Kohli reacts to Australia's score at Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/Hwp9rgnQcU
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) August 27, 2017
And then thy say scoring 200 against Bangladesh in Bangladesh was Easy @dizzy259
— Sahil Mehan (@mehansahil) August 27, 2017
Renshaw looks much better than Warner. That also tells you something about the veteran in Asian conditions.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) August 27, 2017
As Lyon just proved that everybody can't be a Jason Gillispie. ?? https://t.co/cQY8njFmYx
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 27, 2017
Australian players must be wondering why the hell they settled the pay dispute. #AusvBan
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 27, 2017
Bangladesh scoring some crucial runs in the end. Australia will cry scoring each one of these against the spinners. #BANvAUS
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 27, 2017
Who is the Bangladeshi commentator with the added accent between his normal Bangladesh tone? #AUSvBAN
— Suhail Chandhok (@suhailchandhok) August 27, 2017
Hazlewood's been plain unlucky. #AUSvBAN
— Devarchit (@Devarchit) August 27, 2017
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to have a 3 day Test Match #AUSvBAN
— Grumplestiltskin (@2FBS) August 27, 2017
10 overs in, @patcummins30 very convincing, pitch consistency not so convincing. Over in three days, @CricketAus big win. #AUSvBAN
— Chris Hartley (@_chrishartley) August 27, 2017
Niiiiiiiiiiiiice Gary – the breakthrough for the GOAT – Bangladesh slip to 5-188 with Shakib on his way for 84 #AUSvBAN
— White Line Wireless (@WhiteLineWire) August 27, 2017
Woww what a start for Australia!? Cummins ???#AUSvBAN
— Adlee Sharon (@adlee_sharon) August 27, 2017
Pitch turning with slight dust already. Won't be easy for the Aussies if BD can give 150-200 to chase. #AUSvsBAN
— Twelfth Man (@D_Misplaced1) August 27, 2017
Hello old friend. #testcricket #AUSvsBAN pic.twitter.com/iWIthdu7iA
— Linc Fleetwood (@lincs10) August 27, 2017
The two warriors for Bangladesh again turning it on for their team…Thats the beauty of test cricket ❤️….. #AUSvsBAN
— Vivek Sinhal (@SinhalVivek) August 27, 2017
Having a world-class allrounder like @Sah75official will be the difference in this test series; Australia have no answer#BANvAUS #BANvsAUS
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) August 27, 2017
Stuff the footy. Agar just took a test wicket. #BANvsAUS
— Chris (@crall79) August 27, 2017
@NathLyon421 equals R Benaud 248 Test wickets #BANvsAUS
— LawrieColliver (@LawrieColliver) August 27, 2017
Day 1: the pitch is already acting funny, won't be easy for the Aussie batters against BD spin attack, we r in for a tight contest #BANvAUS
— Mo Mo (@LumzanMo) August 27, 2017
Aussie spinners doing well. Problem is the Bangers have some real spinners ? #BANvAUS
— Stuy Baby (@stuart_maurice) August 27, 2017
Umpires should flip the batsman the bird after they review the Umpires decision only to be out anyway #BANvAUS
— Tom Hockman (@Tom_Hockman) August 27, 2017
West Coast are in the eight and Ashton Agar just got a wicket in Bangladesh. Good time to be a West Australian #BANvAUS #afleaglescrows
— Michael Ramsey (@mramsey37) August 27, 2017
Certain sounds transport you to another place. Every time I hear Ian Gould's third ump commentary I feel like I'm in an English pub #BANvAUS
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) August 27, 2017
Tamim Iqbal really has one of the best inside out shots at the moment, doing that on a turning track, even more bravado. #BANvAUS
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 27, 2017
22nd Test fifty for Shakib Al Hasan in his 50th Test.
Bangladesh: 99/3 #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/IQHa0smSe9
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 27, 2017
Bowlers with three wickets before 4th over of a Test since 2000:
Irfan Pathan v PAK, 2006
Stuart Broad v AUS, 2015
PAT CUMMINS #BANvAUS— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) August 27, 2017
Australia’s Ashton Agar, as always, attacks, adorably at an angle. #BANvAUS
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) August 27, 2017
Shakib and Tamim were those who appeared ambitious before the start of the series, saying they could whitewash the Oz #BanvAus
— Samreen (@SamreenRazzaqui) August 27, 2017
Happy #BanvAus day
Test Cricket!
— Worldennis XI (@DennisCricket_) August 26, 2017
I know that it's a little too early….but have a strong feeling about Bangladesh winning this Test. #BanvAus
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 27, 2017
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