Twitter goes in a frenzy as Tamim Iqbal lit up CT with his onslaught against England

The most anticipated tournament of the year finally took off with the lung-screamer at Kennington Oval, London as the home team took on the dark horses of the tournament, Bangladesh. As it turned out, Bangladesh, after a watchful start, exploded in the middle with a massive partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Before the start of the tournament, England were the firm favourites to clinch the trophy and Bangladesh surprised many by qualifying for the tournament. But not many are aware of the improvement this Asian side has made over the past couple of years. These days, a team can only underestimate the Tigers only at their own peril. An exhibition of that fact was displayed today at the London as Mushfiqur Rahim and his men lit up entire Oval with their shot-making. Bangladesh was also one of the major reason for a turnaround in English cricket as they faced defeat against them in the ICC World Cup of 2015 and were knocked out of the tournament in a humiliating fashion. After decent contributions from Soumya Sarkar and Imrul Kayes, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim stitched an innings defining partnership of 166 runs in 151 balls and smashed the England bowlers to all parts of the ground with their onslaught with the bat. Tamim Iqbal brought up yet another ton in ODI with his innings of 128 runs of 142 balls. He smashed a whopping 12 boundaries and 3 sixes in his innings at a strike rate of 90. The impetus in the innings was provided by their captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Rahman down the order, which propelled their score towards a total of 305. Rahim scored a magnificent 72-ball 79 runs at a strike rate of almost 110, hitting eight boundaries in his innings. Emerging star of Bangladesh in the batting department, Sabbir Rehman scored a valuable cameo of 24 runs at a strike rate of 160 to cause havoc in the English camp. England’s star-studded line up would be put to test against a formidable bowling line-up of Bangladesh. Here is a look at how Twitter reacted to Bangladesh and Tamim’s innings: Since WC 2015, Bangladesh won all the ODIs in which Tamim hit a six. He has hit a six today. #ENGvBAN — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) June 1, 2017 #ENGvBAN last 2 meetups in ICC tournaments: WC 2011 – Ban won by 2 wktsWC 2015 – Ban won by15 runs CT 2017 – ?? — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) June 1, 2017 First 4⃣of #CT17 – Soumya Sarkar First 6⃣ of #CT17 – Soumya Sarkar Bangladesh quickening up the run-scoring rate, 52/0 after 11 #ENGvBAN pic.twitter.com/hvSiUuUN7n — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 1, 2017 Settled team for 2 years .. Rashid plays 41 of 44 games from last WC .. 1st game of major tournament changes !!!!!!!!! #Crackers #EngvBan — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 1, 2017 So, if Bangladesh actually repeat what they did in 2015, I will bury myself along with the England cricket team. NOT HAPPENING #ENGvBAN — Samreen Razzaqui (@SamreenRazzaqui) June 1, 2017 Jake Ball becomes the first bowler to concede 80+ in an ODI three times in a calendar year #ENGvBAN https://t.co/wO02LtlpRv pic.twitter.com/Xco6MvirIz — Test Match Special (@bbctms) June 1, 2017 The highest target successfully chased in ICC CT is 294. It was chased by Sri Lanka against England at The Oval in 2013.#ENGvBAN — Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) June 1, 2017 Today is the first time that Bangladesh has posted a total of over 300 against England in ODIs#ENGvBAN #CT17 — #ct17 #INDvPAK #CT17 (@CricInfoScore) June 1, 2017 Ravi shastri just said taskin will be the key for Bangladesh ? where he is not even playing ?r.i.p cricket expert ? #CT17 #ENGvBAN #BANvENG — বাংলার ছেলে ?? (@iSoumikSaheb) June 1, 2017 Plunkett's last 4 ODIs 8-0-23-3 vs Ireland 9-0-42-1 vs South Africa 10-0-64-3 vs South Africa 10-0-59-4 vs Bangladesh* #ENGvBAN #CT17 — NAZAR Muhammad Imran (@NAZARMuhammadI4) June 1, 2017 #benstokes got too close to get Tamim Iqbal uncomfortable (4/5) pic.twitter.com/KHWIfjzBrv — akashmaithal (@maithalakash) June 1, 2017 Tamim Iqbal is punishing every english bowler and almost saying "Take that Ben Stokes" #ENGvBAN — Al Shahriar Pial (@alshahriarpial) June 1, 2017 Nup. Can't see Ben Stokes anywhere#ct17 pic.twitter.com/KADTSsXs9q — Tamim Dennisbal (@DennisCricket_) June 1, 2017 What's wrong with Ben Stokes?RPS team me MSD ke saath rehkar jo cool demeanour develop kiya, woh kahan khogaya? — Sameeksha?? (@Maahii_way) June 1, 2017 TAMIM IQBAL get's to his 100! Earlier Ben stokes seduced him but kept cool and calm and get's to his century. Take a Bow Tamim ?#ENGvBAN — Sudeep (@Cricsudip12) June 1, 2017 @benstokes38 wouldnt you be better letting your cricket do the talking instead of sledging a batter thats on 85? #shutyourgingermouth — Lee Stevenson (@leestevo1982) June 1, 2017 #BenStokes attempting to take the piss out of #Tamim. The guy's 86 not out ffs. Wind your neck in you moron — EricLeRoi (@iyahscyh) June 1, 2017 Want to see some more verbals from @benstokes38 .. hopefully he doesn't let up, Bangladesh learn to accept it rather than complain about it. — AmerFTcricket (@Amermalik12) June 1, 2017 Didn't expect this from @BenStokes disappointed from your sledging #CL17 #BanvsEng — Rajat Kandere (@rajatkan33) June 1, 2017 Tamim doesn't need to get wound up. That's exactly what Ben Stokes wants to happen. #CT17 — Ed Pearse (@Wiggles_01) June 1, 2017 Jiggered with Tamim’s batting, Ben Stokes indulges in stupid sledging, Tamim unperturbed. — Prakash Katoch (@KatochPrakash) June 1, 2017 Loving this battle between Tamim Iqbal & Ben Stokes. Wow. The Champions Trophy has begun. #EngvBan — Siddharth Jha (@jha_siddhus94) June 1, 2017 Ben Stokes doing what he does best….. making friends ? — Jordan Lee Reading (@JordanLeeReadin) June 1, 2017

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