Twitter Reactions: Sabbir's fifty takes Bangladesh to 166 after Chahal's triple strike

After a thrilling win over Sri Lanka in the last league game of the Nidahas Trophy 2018, team Bangladesh marched in to the finals of the tournament. They were set to lock horns with the tournament favorites, team India, in the ultimate game for the final glory. Coming in to the game, the Indian side had an upper hand considering the fact that they had tamed the Bangladeshis in both the league games between the two sides.

The Bangladesh side certainly wanted to keep this mental blocking away as they entered the finals. Also, they fancied chasing considering their two stupendous wins over Sri Lanka in the series. However, things started off on a bad note for them with the Indian skipper asking the Bangladeshi side to bat first in the finals. After an initial block, they did manage to put up a decent total on the board though.

However, as the things stand out at the halfway stage, team India would fancy their chances to chase down the total with relative ease. Commenting on the innings, Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das had a cautious start in the match. But India’s new ball bowler, Washington Sundar, proved to be a wicket-taking option yet again as he dismissed Liton on 11 in the fourth over of the game.

Sabbir Rahman was the new man in. Before he could settle at the crease, Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web across Tamim to send the latter packing on 15. Chahal’s guile proved to be too hot to handle for the Bangladesh side as he picked up two more wickets including the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim.

Mahmudullah chipped in with a crucial 21 (16) in the middle overs but the real impetus was given by Sabbir in the innings. Sabbir carried the innings along with his 50-ball 77. His knock was studded with seven fours and four sixes. Sabbir perished in the penultimate over of the game. His efforts, combined with last over heroics from Mehidy Hasan (19 off 7 balls) helped Bangladesh finish with 166/8 in their 20 overs.

Here is how the fans reacted to the Bangladesh innings:

if Bangladesh win today, we will witness something like this ? #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/qxKhOqmJXP

— Kroor Singh (@KroorSingh) March 18, 2018

You can't be urging the umpire to give you a no-ball for height in virtually every T20 game you play.

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) March 18, 2018

Bangladesh against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh against India #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/OCsSEqR4Zq

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) March 18, 2018

India have bowled Sundar three overs in the PowerPlay consistently. Changed it up and held him back after two. They must think they need him again in the death. #NidahasTrophy2018

— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) March 18, 2018

Hard on Vijay Shanker. Really a batsman who helps out with the ball. India continue to go into matches with less than 20 overs available to them.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 18, 2018

Spinners: 8-0-38-4 (20 dots, 1 X 4s, 1 X 6s)
Pacers: 12-0-126-2 (19 dots, 12 X 4s, 5 X 6s)#INDvBAN #NidhasTrophy

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) March 18, 2018

So, the last over happens to be the most expensive over in @BCBtigers innings, as Shardul goes for 18 runs. #NidahasTrophy #INDvBAN

— Debasis Sen (@debasissen) March 18, 2018

166 for 8 on board. India gave at least 20-30 more due to poor fielding and bowling. But will back themselves to chase this down.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 18, 2018

Raina would have been a better option for the final over smh. #NidahasTrophy2018

— Manya (@CSKian716) March 18, 2018

Shardul Thakur is not only predictable but has no plan B. He is very lucky to be part of Indian squad. #INDvBAN

— Amit Tilekar (@amitptilekar) March 18, 2018

What an innings from Shardul Thakur. Missed his half century by just 5 runs!

— junaid (@shadesofchinar) March 18, 2018

Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Siraj, Vijay Shankar ! I feel for your IPL Teams.#INDvBAN

— Hariharan Durairaj (@hari_durairaj) March 18, 2018

Shardul Thakur overdoing the "knuckle ball"
Its supposed to be a variation, not the stock delivery.
And he doesn't have the control that Bhuvi or AJ Tye has. #INDvBAN #indvsban

— Mitul Bora (@Mi2L008) March 18, 2018

Does Shardul Thakur know to bowl any other delivery than the #knuckleBall #INDvsBAN

— Sahil Dodia (@saahildodia) March 18, 2018

Vijay Shankar 4 – 0 – 48 – 0
Shardul Thakur 4 – 0 – 45 – 0
Jaydev Unadkat 4 – 0 – 33 – 2 #KnowYourLegacy #INDvBAN

— Devvrat Unadkat (@DevvratUnadkat) March 18, 2018

Shardul Thakur could be the next Debasis Mohanty. Horrible bowling to tail enders. His career could be over after the IPL. #INDvBAN #NidahasTrophy

— Yokesh (@ImYokEsH) March 18, 2018

Some bowlers never learn.
Kya bhai!!!! Kya kar rahe ho?? @imShard ??
Kisko impress karnahai?

— Stanley (@StanleeV) March 18, 2018

Shardul Thakur has helped make the match intresting. More ppl will recognise him now.

— रचित तिवारी (@rachitst) March 18, 2018

Should have bowled raina for 2 overs
This shardul thakur is pretty average bowler#INDvBAN

— Aayush Gupta (@aayush_1987) March 18, 2018

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