Twitterati laud Shakib Al Hasan for scripting the epic win

History was recreated at the Dhaka Stadium as Bangladesh recorded their first ever Test victory against Australia. No one even in the wildest dreams would’ve bet on Bangladesh to put up such a stupendous performance as a team. And surely this isn’t the first instance that they have managed something astonishing.

In the last one year, they’ve defeated England, Sri Lanka and now Australia. The Tigers managed to wriggle themselves out of the pushovers category. And this match was in no ways an upset. Gone are the days when Bangladesh was considered an easy side. And they’ve proved their potential time and again in the recent past.

Chasing a target of 264 wasn’t going to be a cakewalk, but the Australians were cruising with David Warner and Steve Smith at the crease. They have been unconvincing players of spin and we saw that during their Sri Lanka and India tours. This was yet another classic example of the same. Shakib Al Hasan, probably one of the greatest all rounders to have played the game sent both Warner and Smith back to the pavilion.

Now, this is a man who has been a valuable asset for the Bangladesh side over a period of time. Shakib has scored runs with the bat when required, taken wickets at his own will and has been a loyal servant whenever the situation arose. After top scoring and later taking a five-wicket haul in the second innings, he now got the two crucial wickets to bring the home side back into the game.

The left-arm spinner later got the better of wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell to complete a ten-wicket match haul. The Bangladesh crowd was overjoyed and delighted. The hosts won the game soon after and without any further troubles, Shakib Al Hasan was rightfully adjudged the Man of the Match.

Twitter admired him for his astounding performance and credited him for Bangladesh success. Some even remarked him as one of the greatest all rounders to have played the game.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions on Shakib Al Hasan’s splendid show:

How good is Shakib Al Hasan? Sets up win with 84 in the first innings when Bangladesh was 3/10 and then takes 10/153 for the match. #BANvAUS

— Adam White (@White_Adam) August 30, 2017

What a performance by @BCBtigers and @Sah75official ?? #BANvAUS

— Rofl Gandhi Premi ? (@RoflGandhi_) August 30, 2017

What a match @Sah75official is having! Aggressive half century to bail team out of trouble, then 5-wkt haul to ensure first innings lead

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 28, 2017

Shakib shows the world why he is special… This victory can inspire other associate nations to achieve the heights #BANvAUS

— Vidya Sagar (@virgosagar) August 30, 2017

Bangladesh beat Australia for first time ever in Test cricket! It didn't look likely in the morning but Shakib, take a bow. #BANvAUS

— Sahil Bhalla (@IMSahilBhalla) August 30, 2017

What would Bangladesh do without Shakib Al Hasan? He once again proved why he is the world no. 1 allrounder across all formats!#BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/XNfo7fnyOF

— HoldingWilley ? (@holdingwilley) August 30, 2017

I've never seen such a jolly Shakib :")

Brilliant with the bowl and handy with bat.What more to ask for!❤

— Farzana Neeshi (@neeshi19) August 30, 2017

Really happy for Bangladesh. Eng last yr, Aus now.
Shakib Al Hasan proves once again why he is best all rounder in world cricket. #BanvAus

— Aditya (@forwardshortleg) August 30, 2017

What a speech by Super star of cricket history Mr. Shakib Al Hasan…??? pic.twitter.com/dOQuXFQMfX

— SHAHADAT HOSSAIN (@SHAHADA69124700) August 30, 2017

Shakib not only took 10 wickets in match but also scored crucial 84 runs with bat in 1st inning. He is true all-rounder. #BANvAUS

— Ujjwal Tripathi (@UjjwalBallia) August 30, 2017

3000+ runs & 150+ wkts after 50 Tests:
G Sobers ❌
K Miller ❌
Imran Khan ❌
Kapil Dev❌
I Botham ❌
R Hadlee ❌
J Kallis ❌
Shakib ✅#BANvAUS

— #WIvIND #ENGvSA (@AfriDi_JEET) August 30, 2017

Shakib Al Hasan – I've said it for a while, but he is somehow still an underrated player. World class #BANvsAUS

— Steve Box (@Stevolution76) August 30, 2017

Once again Aus batting depending on Smith and Warner, Congrats Bangladesh for the win and Shakib is a legend of Bangladesh cricket #AUSvBAN

— SARATH (@SarathsivaJr) August 30, 2017

Another day for the underdogs. Amazing story, truly. Of the greatest cricketer in Bangladesh's history – Shakib. What a champ.

— Nikhil Dixit (@Spartan_ND117) August 30, 2017

Shakib Al Hasan is a messiah in the Bangladesh cricketing circles. He has done more for them than Afridi could ever do for Pakistan cricket.

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 30, 2017

Shakib Al Hasan has served and continues to serve Bangladesh cricket with pride. Respect to the legend.

— Faizal Karabo (@Faizal_Karabo) August 30, 2017

I really admire Shakib Al Hasan.. Not because he is from KKR.. But he is pure class! Modern day great #BANvsAUS

— HBD Juhi & Anmol (@ImAbhishek7_) August 30, 2017

Shakib's dance moves even better than his cricket.

— Daniel Cherny ? (@DanielCherny) August 30, 2017

Shakib is remarkably special.

Best all rounder since Imran. A true match winner with bat or ball.

— Bangladennish (@DennisCricket_) August 30, 2017

Shakib becomes the first player in Test history to score 80+ in an innings and take 10 wickets in a match – twice #BANvAUS

— Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) August 30, 2017

Minnows? pic.twitter.com/Rofnk86jCC

— Bangladennish (@DennisCricket_) August 30, 2017

First ball after lunch Maxwell cleaned up by Shakib. Two five-fors to go either 84 in the first innings. Man of the Match. #BanvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 30, 2017

Shakib Al Hasan become first Bangladesh bowler to take ten wickets haul twice in Test Cricket and remember he scored crucial fifty also..

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 30, 2017