Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh kick off their Tri-series campaign with a win

The Tri-series between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe kicked off in Dhaka today. The hosts managed to register a completely one-sided victory against Zimbabwe. Earlier in the day, skipper Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss as Bangladesh elected to field first.

For a change, it was Shakib Al Hasan who began the proceedings for Bangladesh. It turned out to be a fantastic move for the hosts. The left arm orthodox had both Solomon Mire and Craig Ervine walking back to the pavilion in the very first over. The likes of Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor and Malcolm Waller tried to prolong their stay at the crease. However, they failed to make quite a difference. Sikandar Raza and Peter Moor tried to recover Zimbabwe from 81/5.

Both put up an important 50 run partnership for the sixth wicket. Sikandar Raza scored his eighth fifty in ODIs before getting out. Once Raza was dismissed, Bangladesh didn’t take long to clean up the tail as they were all out for 170 in the penultimate over.

Shakib Al Hasan was the pick amongst the bowlers with three wickets. Both Mustafizur Rahman and Rubel Hossain managed to get a couple of wickets each. Debutant Sunzamul Islam and skipper Mortaza accounted for a wicket each.

As for Bangladesh, they began well. Anamul Haque hit four boundaries before falling prey to Raza. Shakib Al Hasan was promoted to No.3. Both him and Tamim Iqbal put up a 78 run partnership for the second wicket.

While Iqbal scored a brilliant half century, Shakib was dismissed by Raza who got his second wicket. Bangladesh cruised to victory as they went on to win the game by an astounding 8 wickets. They did so with more than 21 runs to spare.

Here we present to you some of the Twitter reactions from the game:

Been waiting for a proper Brendan Taylor innings since he got back, maybe he & Raza can give us something special today! #zimvban

— Kay D Madziwa (@kayD03_) January 15, 2018

#BANvsZIM

Tri series btw #SriLanka #Bangladesh and #Zimbabwe

Proves the current situation of #Srilanka cricket team.

— Ankush Raturi?? (@Ronak15k) January 15, 2018

Very pleased to see today’s XI.
Stronger and More Experienced #BANvsZIM

— SAKIB (@hsakib17) January 15, 2018

Batsman finding very easy these days when playing against fizz#BANvsZIM

— srikrishna ? (@1998Srikrishna) January 15, 2018

What a wonderful bowling display from Bangladesh today! Congrats to Rubel for reaching the 100 ODI wicket mark and welcome back to form Mustafiz ❤❤❤#BanvZim

— Ahmed Yousuf (Nafee) (@InferNafee) January 15, 2018

For the next match, I wonder if Taibu, Streaky and Campbell are *technically* retired? #BanvZim

— Joe Black ?? (@joeblackzw) January 15, 2018

Tiger fans are pumped in Sher-e Bangla national cricket stadium. #BANvZIM pic.twitter.com/k6JDEpJKcX

— MASHRAFE BIN MORTAZA (@mashrafebd) January 15, 2018

Great to see Taylor behind the stumps #BANvZIM

— Dingi Masuku (@DingiMasuku) January 15, 2018

Anamul has always been a class act. Good to see him back in the mix. Should make a good pair upfront with Tamim #BANvZIM

— Hari Sadanandan (@iamharry_88) January 15, 2018

Because even with Chawaguta, we TECHNICALLY don't have a bad side out there in Bangladesh #BANvZIM

— Joe Black ?? (@joeblackzw) January 15, 2018

Congratulation to @rubel34official for picked up 100 wickets in ODI Cricket! Great achievement, Well done ?? #BANvZIM #Cricket

— ⓢⓗⓘⓜⓐⓝⓣⓞ (@imshimanto) January 15, 2018

Switched to #BANvZIM game now. Bangladesh need 146 runs & definitely they are favorites here.

First wicket down & it was fun looking at the Bangladesh crowd ?

Still remember that Pandya’s last over & Dhoni’s run out ??#BANvsZIM

— Nag Avirineni ??? (@sachinist26) January 15, 2018

Shakib At 3 , Big Call By Bangladesh Team Management Before 2019 World Cup #BANvZIM

— Johns ? (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2018

This #BANvZIM match seems like a practice match…one way traffic all the way

— ♚AK♚ (@iamEfam) January 15, 2018

I know having two lefties out there won’t suit him but if Cremer doesn’t bring himself on soon he’ll have no runs left to defend #BANvZIM #TriSeries

— Zim Undercover Agent (@undercoverzimbo) January 15, 2018

Muzarabani still very much a raw talent. Bowling in the right areas but not offering much threat. #BANvZIM

— The Juice (@lizweC) January 15, 2018

For the first time, @BCBtigers start a major tri-series as favorites and it's not just due to home conditions. Expecting @OfficialSLC and @ZimCricketv boys also fight hard. Should be a close tournament #BANvZIM

— Hari Sadanandan (@iamharry_88) January 15, 2018

Test match kinda field placement going on, the Fizz is back in action after a long time #BANvZIM

— Mo Mo (@LumzanMo) January 15, 2018

Awful Bangladesh Jersey for this tournament.. ??? #BANvZIM

— Cricket 365 (@ymr_ctg) January 15, 2018

Lol Brendon Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Zimbabwe again. I knew that the moment he retired in last wc #BANvZIM

— ? (@BleedBlueForeva) January 15, 2018

Shakib Shakib ?
Two wickets for Bangladesh as Shakib gets two wickets in the first over.
Zim: 2/5 (1)#TriSeries #BANvZIM
Bowl first wala decision Sahi Ho gya ?

— .E.N.G.I.N.E.E.R (@chiku_ravi) January 15, 2018

Expecting a cracker of a match, Zimbabwe is a much improved side these days, BAN should not take the match lightly #BANvZIM #TriSeries

— Mo Mo (@LumzanMo) January 15, 2018

For me Waller is a ‘luxury player’ play him no higher than 7 or 8 for a slog he can’t be relied on to bat out 30 plus overs #BANvZIM #TriSeries

— Zim Undercover Agent (@undercoverzimbo) January 15, 2018

Soft wickets given away. #BANvZIM

— KGLK Esq. (@KKambaEsq) January 15, 2018

Sikandar Raza is most underrated player of this era. Another 50??#BANvZIM #ZIMvBAN

— Kashif Amin jatoi (@kashif_jatoi) January 15, 2018

I’m sorry I know I’ll get flack from this but this type of pitch is not good for ODI cricket people don’t want to watch ODI cricket like this @BCBtigers @ZimCricketv #BANvZIM #TriSeries

— Zim Undercover Agent (@undercoverzimbo) January 15, 2018

Nice colourful scorecards and score grid… #BANvZIM

— P₹akash $inha ?? (@Predicto_Praky) January 15, 2018

1.2.3.4.5…..
it's Bangladesh #BANvZIM pic.twitter.com/guqUjcrSQR

— Somrat Mahmud (@SomratOfficial) January 15, 2018

Heath Streak created this Bangladesh bowling attack.

He must eat his medicine.#BANvZIM

— Joe Black ?? (@joeblackzw) January 15, 2018

Pitch report – " It will suit pacers for 30 mins and then flatten out"
Mashrafe Mortaza : Fuck this shit. Lets start with the spinners from both the ends #BANvZIM

— Cricket bakchod (@AllTimeBakchod) January 15, 2018

Well Played Moor But he Didint Showed Any Intention To Increase the Scoring Rate #BANvZIM

— Johns ? (@CricCrazyJohns) January 15, 2018

Players out STUMPED on 0 (0) in ODI cricket:

Henry Osinde, CAN v IRE, 2009
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, IND v SL, 2014
SOLOMON MIRE, ZIM v BAN, Today#BANvZIM

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) January 15, 2018