Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh extend their domination, set 662-run target on Day 3 in solitary Test against Afghanistan
Afghanistan need 617 runs to win the One-off Test.
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Bangladesh kept their domination intact as they set a humongous 662-run target against Afghanistan on Day 3, in the One-off Test, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, in Mirpur.
At the close of Day 2, Bangladesh maintained a 370-run lead as Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto registered an unbeaten 54 off 64 balls each to get 134 runs in the third innings. On Day 3, Zakir was sent packing early after scoring 71 off 95 balls which featured eight boundaries to his name.
On the other hand, Najmul remained steady on the crease and carved out a majestic century which kept the Bangla Tigers in a commanding position. The southpaw cracked 15 boundaries in his 151-ball 124 before he headed back to the dugout.
In the middle order, Mominul Haque took charge of the innings and smoked 12 fours and a solitary six in his unbeaten 121 off 145 balls. He further combined to raise an unbroken 143-run stand with skipper Litton Das to steer Bangladesh towards a 400-plus total.
Skipper Litton too remained unbeaten as he got 66 off 81 balls, which included eight boundaries. With this, the Bangla Tigers concluded with 425 runs before declaring their innings. Meanwhile, Zahir Khan got two scalps in his account, whereas Amir Hamza got one under his belt as Bangladesh set a humongous 662-run target.
With a massive uphill task, the Afghan openers – Ibrahim Zadran and Abdul Malik quickly succumbed under pressure and were sent packing for under 10 runs in just three overs. Furthermore, Afghanistan were handed another blow in the form of the Afghan skipper, Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he headed back to the dugout, retired hurt.
Eventually, Afghanistan concluded with 45 runs at the close of Day 3 with Nasir Jamal and Rahmat Shah still on the crease. While Bangladesh are well-placed to clinch the One-off Test, it remains to be seen if Afghanistan can give the home side a run for their money on Day 4, as they need 617 runs to win.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Day 3 of the BAN vs AFG solitary Test:
We also can..
— Champok (@ChampokKhan) June 16, 2023
We also a big Team now..
inshallah We will win the World cup...#Tigers are on#BANvAFG #BCB #Afghanistan #Testcricket https://t.co/UntRwCsZ1Q
@guerillacricket meanwhile, Afghanistan are already 2 wickets down chasing about 6 billion against Bangladesh... #BANvAFG
— Mog (@Mog7734) June 16, 2023
Congratulations 👏👏
— Nazia Sheikh (@n_sheikh007) June 16, 2023
He will be one of the best test batters of Bangladesh history. 🇧🇩
Take a bow Shanto 🙌
Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤
leftie and jumping celebration🥹🥹🥹
— Soham M || SPEED FC (@103of49Wankhede) June 16, 2023
Go out tonight only, feed the children while sitting at home. It is not in your control to play cricket.
— Cricketer (@ARMAANP59577952) June 16, 2023
It's a shameful match! I don't want to watch it any more, it hurts my feelings.!
— Farid Habib فرید حبیب (@aminhabib) June 16, 2023
Where is Rashid?🙄😒
— 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐤 🇵🇰 (@57Mati) June 16, 2023
They are no more Atalan , this cricket board and the people work in board is disgrace to nation of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to cricket of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Afghanistan is full of young talents but look who is playing?nepotism at highest level, Sad 😔 🫤😢
— Mansoor Zalmai (@MANSOORz7) June 16, 2023
What is this dear team selectors
— Abdullah Rehan (@abdullahrehan07) June 16, 2023
You people broke out hearts i am pakistani and i don't support pakistan and love Afghanistan team but very poor selection.
I hope سفارشی لوبغاړي به اوس دې ټيم نه وه غورځوي
No ball machine 20 no balls so far. Should never be picked again.
— Kakar 🇦🇫 (@Kakar1818) June 16, 2023
Has the useless afsar zazai caught one ball cleanly? Nepotism 👎
— Kakar 🇦🇫 (@Kakar1818) June 16, 2023
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