Mushfiqur Rahim hit the quickest century by a Bangladeshi batsman earlier than rain deserted the second one-day worldwide in opposition to Ireland on Monday.
Mushfiqur introduced up his ninth century off 60 balls, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan’s document of 63 balls set in opposition to Zimbabwe in 2009.
It helped Bangladesh compile a complete document of 349-6, which included a private better of 338-8 to win the three-match collection opener on Saturday.
Mushfiqur Rahim scored an unbeaten 100 off 60 balls.
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Rain got here quickly after Bangladesh’s innings, forcing the officers to name off play.
Teammate Liton Das mentioned, “Mushfiqur is in good touch and his 40 plus innings in the last game also helped us post 300 plus.”
“Today, he was at his finest. I’ve by no means seen a Bangladeshi batsman rating a century after 30 overs. It was an awesome deal with for the eyes. Electing to bat, Bangladesh dismissed captain Tamim Iqbal for 23. Before that, Liton Das (70) and Najmul Hussain (73) shared a 101-run partnership for the second wicket.
Ireland quick bowler Graham Hume adopted his 4-60 with 3-58 within the first ODI to depart Bangladesh 190-4 earlier than Mushfiqur took cost.
He and Tauhid Hridoy, who scored 92 within the first match, placed on 228 runs in 78 balls. Hriday missed out on his second consecutive half-century when he was caught behind for 49.
Bangladesh added 108 runs within the final 10 overs, led by Mushfiqur, who hit 14 fours and two sixes.
The third and deciding match of the collection is on Thursday.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
