Despite registering a first-ever bilateral ODI series win over Sri Lanka with a game in hand, Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal stated that they were lucky in getting past the hurdles without playing to their best in the first two games of the three-match series.Although the Tigers will eye the important 10 available ICC ODI Super
League points in the final game today, head coach Russell Domingo will
also focus on the overall performance and emphasise specific areas
The batting department has been more like a one-man show in the first two ODIs, with Mushfiqur Rahim guided Bangladesh to winning totals with scores of 84 and 125 after coming with the hosts in a desperate situation.The team management is also struggling to find a suitor for the number five position. Mosaddek
Talk of a lack of consistency from relatively younger players will persist, however, after those weak links in the batting department were exposed in the wins.
Liton Das continued a poor run with the bat, scoring 0 and 25. He is yet to score a 50 in his last eight innings, three of which have been ducks.
The team management is also struggling to find a suitor for the number five position. Mosaddek Hossain failed after replacing Mohammad Mithun -- another inconsistent batsman, who scored a duck in the first game.
Mahmudullah, who has been in good touch and scored 54 and 41 in the two ODIs, said that the Tigers were looking to put up a better showing in all departments in the third and final game today.
Seniors like skipper Tamim, Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah Riyad struck fifties in the first game to ensure Bangladesh could post a fighting total of 257 for six. In the second ODI, Mushfiqur struck his eighth ODI ton and ensured Bangladesh posted a formidable 246.
However, Bangladesh were in a spot of bother early on during both occasions at 99 for four and 74 for four in the ODIs respectively before Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah steadied the ship, adding 109 and 84 for the fifth wicket.
Talk of a lack of consistency from relatively younger players will persist, however, after those weak links in the batting department were exposed in the wins.
Liton Das continued a poor run with the bat, scoring 0 and 25. He is yet to score a 50 in his last eight innings, three of which have been ducks.
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