ICC World T20 2016: Who Said What to India's nerve-wracking one-run win over Bangladesh
The India-Bangladesh fixture has been a feisty one of late with fans from both nations making the contest more thrilling than it was ever before. Ahead of the match, Bangladesh had never won a single game in T20Is against India. India held on to their nerves to complete what was a breathtaking finish to the World T20 fixture.
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Bangladesh started the chase of the target of 147 in a brilliant manner with Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman playing shots well and luck favouring them a fair bit too. Mahmudullah seemed like perfectly playing the role of a finisher, however, drama in the last over of the match meant that India came back with a bang to snatch a win out of nowhere.
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Ravichandran Ashwin was named the man-of-the-match for his bowling figures of 2/20 in 4 overs. Ashwin said, “We've never really got together and worried so much. I don;t have anything left. I'm drained after today's game. I'll just crash now. He had put down a catch, he was 2 overs for 22, he was down, but Bumrah came back for us.
“I probably gave him a cheeky idea to try a mankad in the end. We might have taken flak, but why not. We have not probably batted well. Today, we are not real contenders for the tournament, but if it improves we will be.
“I felt when Tamim's sweep in the air I thought we were in control, but when he put it down, later on I put one down. I had so much of emotions going through. But for the team to go all the way is what's important.”
Bangladesh captain, Mashrafe Mortaza, expressed his disappointment: “We were on top till the last three balls, we could have taken singles. But anyways, bad luck. The last three balls, we lost three wickets, we needed only two runs off three balls.
“Especially today it is really disappointing. Overall we played well, except Pakistan. Today it is disappointing.”
Winning captain, MS Dhoni had this to say: “Often it does, at times you look to finish it with the big shot. And if you think you have wickets in hand, you think others can finish it. And when you are batting well, you go for your shots. Its a learning for Mahmudullah. That's what cricket is all about, If that had gone for a six, it was a great shot. Great courage.
“That's what cricket is. I feel before you play the shot, that's when he has to decide. Bumrah bowled really well, the second over that he bowled, he was under pressure, with the field restrictions. It was a reflection of his misfield and the dropped catch, but he had to forget about what happened and that's what we told. I feel he is somebody who is very good with the yorkers and he did very well.
“There were two occasions when we had to make the game and instead of using our part-timers and we bowled our frontliners. It was a very good bowling effort.
“[What did you tell Pandya before the last ball?] There were quite a few stuff we were discussing, one thing was for sure we don't want to bowl a yorker, it had to be back of a length, but how back of a length, that was the question. You don't want to bowl a wide. We were deciding out field and I think he executed really well.”
Man-of-the-match, R Ashwin:
Well done to Bangladesh for playing some amazing cricket.Feel so drained and happy to be on the right end of it all.#WT20
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) March 23, 2016
Bollywood actor, Shah Rukh Khan:
YES YES YES.!!! Thank you India my poor heart was in my lap!!! Uff don’t keep it this close next time please.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 23, 2016
Former Indian leg-spinner, Anil Kumble:
Masterclass by @ashwinravi99. Deservedly MOM along with @msdhoni. #IndvsBan #WT20 #AKLive
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 23, 2016
Former South African opener, Herschelle Gibbs:
India live to see another day,told you there no favorites in this comp.still there for the taking.
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 23, 2016
Indian wicket-keeper, Parthiv Patel:
Heart rate can settle now....
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) March 23, 2016
Indian commentator, Aakash Chopra:
Change is the only constant?? Well, that's not the case with Dhoni when it comes to picking XI #Bing #DimagSay #INDvBAN
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2016
Five bowlers used in the first six overs...this pitch is also playing a little slow and turning. Unlike Bangalore. #DimagSay #Bing #INDvBAN
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2016
My Man of the Match is Jasprit Bumrah...17th and the 19th over that he bowled made all the difference. What a find for #Ind #WT20
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2016
Former Australian cricketer, Tom Moody:
@BCBtigers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory! #wt20 #INDvBAN
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 23, 2016
Once again we see wickets favouring spin, Bangalore normally a bowlers graveyard, India have their work cutout here! #wt20 #INDvBAN
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 23, 2016
Brilliant stumping by @msdhoni turning point in the game!! #WT20 #INDvBAN
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 23, 2016
Former Indian cricketer, Mohammad Kaif:
Sarkar you beauty!!! What a blinder. Rning to his left,pckd it very quickly,eyes on the ball,fantastically done,2nd of the tournament #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) March 23, 2016
Strangely the game has changed for the Indian batsmen,including Kohli. They look far more comfortable chasing than batting first. #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) March 23, 2016
Former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar:
Bangladesh have been tactically brilliant! #WT20 #INDvBAN
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 23, 2016
Whatever happens, that was a terrific 19th over from a young cricketer under pressure. Well done Bumrah!
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 23, 2016
Indian commentator, Harsha Bhogle:
Bangladesh have used the conditions beautifully. Have to say they are ahead at this stage.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 23, 2016
India have defended this total with some spirit. But the catches dropped will hurt them
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 23, 2016
Indian left-arm spinner, Pragyan Ojha:
Indians exactly knew how hold their nerves. Great temperament shown by our boys. One of the best games in the World Cup! #IndvsBan #WT20
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) March 23, 2016
New Zealand Test wicketkeeper, BJ Watling:
What a finish #IndvsBan #wt20
— BJ Watling (@B_Jwatling) March 23, 2016
England Women's cricketer, Sarah Taylor:
Timing absolutely spot on from @msdhoni for that stumping!!! #appreciation #IndvsBan #WT20
— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) March 23, 2016
Former England captain, Michael Vaughan:
BUMRAH is as good as it gets at bowling at the death .... Old Skool style ... #Yorker #ICCWT20
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 23, 2016
England cricketer, James Taylor:
I cannot believe what I've just seen!! #WT20 #IndvsBan
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) March 23, 2016
Netherlands cricketer, Ahsan Malik:
Surely India couldn't be knocked out in India by Bangladesh in a #WT20 #thrillingmatch #IndvsBan #WorldCupt20 well played both teams enjoyed
— Ahsan Malik (@ahsanmalik786) March 23, 2016