The Delhi Crowd is enjoying the thrilling second T20I match between India and Bangladesh. As both teams are facing each other in an intense clash, the thrills are touching new heights. As Bangladesh opted to bowl first, their bowlers gave a dominating start. Within the powerplay, they secured three quick wickets. This is the first time Bangladesh has taken three wickets in the Powerplay against India in 16 T20I matches.
Bangladesh‘s Three Wickets in Power-Play:
After facing a defeat in the T20 series opener, Bangladesh was eager to bounce back. As the second T20I match unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Bangladeshi bowlers gave a dominating start. Their excellence shattered India’s top order. Within the powerplay, they secured three scalps early on. This marks the first time Bangladesh has taken three wickets in the Powerplay against India in 16 T20I matches.
In the second over, Taskin Ahmed came to bowl. He delivered a short, off-speed ball that the batter tried to hit through the covers. Instead, he sent it directly to Shanto at mid-off, who made a solid catch. Samson was dismissed after scoring just 10 runs, marking a disappointing end to his innings.
In the final delivery of the third over, Abhishek Sharma was dismissed. Tanzim Hasan Shakib bowled a short ball just outside off. Abhishek attempted to pull it but dragged the ball onto his stumps off an inside edge. The ball didn’t bounce as expected, knocking the off-stump down. Abhishek walked away scoring 15 runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Dynamic First Half-Century in the Second T20I Match
In the 6th over, Mustafizur Rahman came to bowl. The Bangladeshi bowler delivered a cutter that held slightly on a length. Suryakumar Yadav played his drive too early, resulting in an easy catch for Shanto at mid-off. He departed after scoring 8 runs. This marked Bangladesh’s third wicket in the Powerplay.
Team India Bounced Back:
After a shaky start, losing their top three batters early, Team India made a strong comeback. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh played vital roles in stabilizing the innings. Nitish Reddy achieved his maiden half-century in international cricket, scoring 74 runs off just 34 balls. His impressive strike rate of 217.65 showcased his aggressive batting style.
Rinku Singh also made a significant contribution, reaching his half-century and remaining unbeaten on 53 runs from 26 balls. Together, they helped Team India recover well. By the end of the 17th over, the team stood at 185 runs for 4 wickets
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