Bangladesh started the T20 series with a big loss to Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. On such a day of failure for the country’s cricket, Shakib Al Hasan showed off his bat and ball skills. That familiar celebration after getting a wicket. Fans got to see Shakib like this after a long time.
Far from the national team due to various controversies, he is only seen in the franchise league. He has started playing in the Global Super League for the first time. That too as a replacement for Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. He took advantage of the opportunity in the first match. In his debut match, he seemed to be back as the old world best Shakib.
The curtain rose on the second season of the Global Super League (GSL) on Friday. Shakib took the field in the first match of the tournament and gave Dubai Capitals a 22-run victory over Central District with an all-round performance.
After losing the toss and opting to bat first, Dubai had scored 165 runs for the loss of 7 wickets at the end of the stipulated 20 overs. Shakib remained unbeaten on 58 runs for the team on the day.
On the other hand, Sediqullah Atal gave Dubai Capitals a good start. After a great batting, this left-handed Afghan opener departed after playing an innings of 41 runs off 25 balls. After Atal’s departure, Dubai fell into a batting disaster, losing 6 wickets for 108 runs due to the failure of the middle order. However, Shakib came to the rescue of the team. He hit a four off the first ball of his innings. After a positive start, he also batted well. But no one was able to provide decent company at the other end. As a result, this Bangladesh all-rounder played with a vengeance.
He took a half-century off 34 balls. In total, the former Bangladesh captain remained unbeaten on 58 runs off 37 balls.
After showing flashes in batting, the ever-familiar Shakib was also seen with the ball. He took a pair of wickets in the fifth over of the innings. He returned Central openers Will Young and Dean Famcroft. He sent Josh Clarkson to the dressing room in the 11th over. Then Shakib took another wicket in the last over of his quota. He bowled four overs and spent only 13 runs. He gave one maiden. He took four wickets. In the end, the man of the match award also went to Shakib.
FAQ
Who is Shakib?
Shakib Al Hasan is a star cricketer from Bangladesh, known for being one of the best all-rounders in the world.
In which match did Shakib win the Man of the Match award?
The specific match is not mentioned in the title, but it was a game where he scored 58* runs and took 4 wickets, helping his team win.
Why was Shakib given the Man of the Match award?
He was awarded for his outstanding all-round performance — scoring an unbeaten 58 runs and taking 4 crucial wickets.
Was this performance in a T20, ODI, or Test match?
The format isn’t stated in the title, but such all-round efforts are often seen in T20 or ODI matches.
