Tasmeem: "One thing hasn't changed for Bangladesh over the years. And that is closing out opposition innings on a high. Always struggle to get the last few wickets and leak runs. It's gonna be a tricky chase. "
MahneelMusa: "Great spirit by Bangladesh to stop and acknowledge pure brilliance from Hetmyer, thoroughly deserved. But hope people who bash Bangladesh for their alleged lack of spirit are watching this."
jameson: "Any demons in the pitch that could stop BD from being able to chase this total? I don't think BD let this match go, I think Rubel did. So fresh from the memories of his poor match-losing over in the Nidahas final. Poor from an experienced bowler." -- That 22-run over notwithstanding, I thought he was largely decent. It can happen to anyone in cricket.
6.15pm Bangladesh controlled this innings for the first 30 overs, courtesy their spinners, and then let this slip. That they're chasing 272 for a series win is down to a magnificent second ODI century from a 20-year old - Shimron Hetmyer - whose name we will hear of for a long time to come. The manner in he maneuvered the field and played to the situation along with the lower middle order a stand out. Towards the death, his improvisation and clean ball-striking stood out. All in all, it bodes well for West Indies, who have been looking to fill the top order gaps.
As good as Hetmyer was, the rescue act wouldn't have been possible without the century stand with Rovman Powell. On a slow pitch Bishoo has the experience of bowling on - he is from Guyana - West Indies should be confident of defending this to take the series into the decider. Can they do it? We'll find out in a few hours. Join Akshay in 30 minutes for the chase. You don't want to miss it.
SO Hetmyer run out 125 (93b 3x4 7x6) SR: 134.40
END OF OVER:49 | 22 Runs | WI: 264/9 | RR: 5.38
- Shimron Hetmyer118 (90b)
- Alzarri Joseph1 (5b)
- Rubel Hossain9-0-61-3
- Mustafizur Rahman8-0-37-2
Andrew Campbell: "Ive watch many young cricketers coming through the ranks and it really irked the I when they had him on the bench...he's showing what he is truly capable of...go Hetmyer!"
END OF OVER:48 | 1 Run 1 Wkt | WI: 242/9 | RR: 5.04
- Alzarri Joseph0 (4b)
- Shimron Hetmyer100 (84b)
- Mustafizur Rahman8-0-37-2
- Rubel Hossain8-0-39-3
Andrew : "*** 2nd ODI ton for Shimron Hetmyer!" -- Thanks for the correction. Glanced through his Test number for a minute. Cheers
MahneelMusa: "Brilliant brilliant stuff from young Hetmyer. Picking the gaps, rotating strike and hitting the bad ones, text book example of an ideal ODI innings!"
D Bishoo b Mustafizur Rahman 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
END OF OVER:47 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | WI: 241/8 | RR: 5.12
- Devendra Bishoo0 (1b)
- Shimron Hetmyer99 (83b)
- Rubel Hossain8-0-39-3
- Mustafizur Rahman7-0-36-1
KMA Paul c †Mushfiqur Rahim b Rubel Hossain 4 (4b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
END OF OVER:46 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | WI: 236/7 | RR: 5.13
- Shimron Hetmyer98 (82b)
- Mustafizur Rahman7-0-36-1
- Rubel Hossain7-0-34-2
AR Nurse c Tamim Iqbal b Mustafizur Rahman 3 (8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 37.50