CRICKET is a game of glorious uncertainty. In the first ODI, Afghanistan played very well, despite losing by 7 runs. In the second ODI, Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets. The first two matches produced close contests. But in the final ODI, Afghanistan lost by a large margin of 141 runs. These changes of fortune have made cricket one of the most interesting games in the world.
Tamim Iqbal scored a delightful innings of 118 runs with 11 boundaries and 2 mighty sixes. He was adjudged the "Player of the Match" and the "Player of the Series" for his brilliant batting performances.
Sabbir Rahman scored 65 runs with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Mahmudullah was unbeaten on 32 runs with 4 fours. These scores helped Bangladesh reach 279 runs for 8 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Mosharraf Hossain bagged 3 wickets for 24 runs.
Afghanistan could score only 141 runs with the bat losing all its wickets in 33.5 overs. As a result, Bangladesh won the match by 141 runs and eventually the series by 2-1 margin.
Now Bangladesh should focus on England and make best use of its talents to fight 3 ODIs and 2 Tests against England. I would like to encourage Bangladesh National Cricket Team by the following words:
Life is like cricket
Don't lose your wicket,
Try to get century
But never forget your boundary,
Even if you are run out
Never let your mood out,
Because God is the third umpire
Good luck Bangladesh Tiger!
Iftu Ahmed
Aurora, IL, USA
iftuahmed@sbcglobal.net
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