Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh inching towards historic victory

The Bangladesh vs England first Test at Chittagong is all set for an enthralling final day as both the teams will believe they have a chance to secure a win given the splendid manner in which the game is poised. While Bangladesh are just 33 runs short of a historical win England just need 2 wickets to grab the game.

At the start of the fourth day Bangladeshi bowlers rolled over the remaining English wickets in little time to restrict the target under 300 and thus when the Bangladesh opening pair of Imrul Kayes and Tamim Iqbal walked out to bat they were out to chase 286 runs which though isn’t an easy target was within the chasable range.

Alastair Cook having seen the way things were playing for a change decided to start with the spinners himself and England deployed Gareth Batty and Moeen Ali to initiate the proceedings in the second innings. Tamim and Imrul got off to a start but only the latter could carry on and he contributed 43 valuable runs right at the top to give them a firm base in the chase.

The middle order in Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim made valuable contributions but it was debutant Sabbir Rahman who stood up in a difficult situation to assure the excited Chittagong crowd that they wouldn’t return disappointed. He used his limited overs experience to great effect and shaped his innings exceptionally well to give them hopes.

In the last session, England came back well to use the old ball and with reverse swing in effect they reduced Bangladesh to a position at stumps where though they are poised better to win but will still need to apply themselves tomorrow morning to finish it off. For the home team it’s important that Rahman stays and sees off the team home. In all the final day of the Test promises to be a really exciting one as another beautiful day of Test Cricket awaits to unfold.

Here is how Twitter reacted during the fourth day’s play:

If debutant Sabbir wins this for Bangladesh, it will be the greatest innings in his nation's history.
No pressure mate. #ENGvBAN

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 23, 2016

Here's @StuartBroad8 on a thrilling Chittagong Test #bbccricket #BANvENG pic.twitter.com/SMtkpxe1la

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) October 23, 2016

Just trying to find the highlights online, can't believe missed out the best bits while recoverring from last night ? #BANvENG

— Sartaj Haque (@sartaj_haq) October 23, 2016

Sabbir Rahman is the first Bangladesh players to score a fifty on Test debut in the 4th inns of a Test#BANvENG #BANvsENG pic.twitter.com/OH9NXeCVUu

— Cricket24.com (@Cricket24com) October 23, 2016

I'm not going to be as scathing as others about our spinners, but Swanny would have won this game by tea… #BANvENG @bbctms @SkyCricket

— Steve L. (@NudgeAndNurdle) October 23, 2016

Where is Mash ? is he in ctg ? Sabbir & taijul desperately needs his inspirational words tonight !! #BanVENG

— Faisal Islam (@IamKFI) October 23, 2016

Tremendous effort by Bangladesh. Even as an England fan I hope they get over the line tomorrow. #BANvENG #bbccricket

— Nick Coke (@nicholascoke) October 23, 2016

When was the last time Bangladesh won a Test match against any of the top 8 nations??
They can do it tomorrow??#BANvENG

— Lily Grace (@Crickgeek) October 23, 2016

Only Test cricket can leaving you hanging in anticipation over a night. #BANvENG

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) October 23, 2016

Capt Cook will need a hearty breakfast ? on Monday before this fascinating Test reaches its conclusion ? #BANvENG

— Michael Evans (@mikeevansdevon) October 23, 2016

Cricket, bloody test cricket! What a match!
It's going to be a long sleepless night tonight! #BANvENG #RiseofTheTigers

— Mushfiq Us Salehin (@MushfiqMim) October 23, 2016

Sabbir Rahman achieves a unique feat on his Test debut. #BANvENG pic.twitter.com/CiTfjgB7B4

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 23, 2016

62 runs to get, two of the finest players of spin.England just need one wicket to open this game up.What a test match this has been.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 23, 2016

There u go the wicket comes, still Sabbir can be dangerous.#BANvENG

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 23, 2016

this is the real thriller,suspense and excitement.that's why test cricket loved so much.i bet i can't sleep tonight.come on tigers #BANvENG

— Anthony S. Gomes (@anthonygms) October 23, 2016