Tamim-Mushfiq get runs, Fizz wicket-less in Intra-squad match
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Tamim Iqbal's 58-ball 80 and Mushfiqur Rahim's 55-ball 64 led BCB Red to a five-wicket win over Mahmudullah Riyad's BCB Green in an inter-squad practice match at BKSP today, as the Tigers prepared for the upcoming three-match ODI series, which starts on May 23.
Chasing 285 to win, Tamim's 80, which included seven fours and four sixes, ensured that BCB Red cruised to victory in the 45-over-a-side warmup match with four overs to spare. Mahmudullah took two wickets for 29 runs in five overs for BCB Green, while Shakib Al Hasan and leg-spinner Aminul Islam each took one.
Earlier, Mustafizur Rahman, who feared that the continuous bubble-life and resultant lack of practice might affect his performance in the Tigers' upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting from May 23 was unable to pick up a wicket.
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The 25-year-old's fears may have gotten the better of him already as, despite an impressive start with the ball, Mustafizur remained expensive and wicketless during Bangladesh's intra-squad warm-up game at the BKSP today. Mustafizur, who played for BCB Red, conceded 48 runs in seven overs.
However, In today's practice game, Shakib, who returned to the country with Mustafizur on May 6 after an IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, had a comparatively decent time with the bat. Before succumbing to Mahedi Hasan, the left-hander scored 28 runs off 20 deliveries.
The BCB Green posted 284 for three in 45 overs thanks to unbeaten fifties from Soumya Sarkar (60 off 70), Mahmudullah Riyad (62 off 54), and Afif Hossain (64 off 54).
