Twitter Hails Shakib After Bangladesh’s Massive Win Over Windies

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s 99-ball 124* helped Bangladesh record a 7-wicket victory over West Indies.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan struck a magnificent unbeaten 124 off 99 deliveries to help Bangladesh record a 7-wicket victory over West Indies and script the second highest successful run chase in World Cup history in Taunton on Monday, 17 June.

The 32-year-old Shakib produced a batting master class as he led Bangladesh to a famous win, chasing down the target of 322 with 8.3 overs to spare. He also took 2 wickets for 54 runs while bowling during the West Indies innings.

Liton Das also played a big part in the win as he remained not out on 94 off just 69 balls in a brilliant batting show. He hit 8 fours and 4 sixes in his knock.

The Shakib-Das stand for the unbroken fourth wicket yielded 189 runs from 22.3 overs to take Bangladesh to 322 for 3 in 41.3 overs and notch up their second win in the tournament.

Twitter heaped praise on all-rounder Shakib, who also picked up two wickets for Bangladesh.

Congrats @BCBtigers on the win. Amazed to see how easy they chased down such a mammoth total. @Sah75official played with lot of responsibility to get his 2 consecutive 100 but I was very impressed with the maturity shown by young Liton Das. #CWC19 #BANvWI

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 17, 2019

Many congratulations to @BCBtigers on a well deserved win. Great innings played by @Sah75official & #LitonDas and also by @shaidhope. You should never underestimate any team, especially in a format like the World Cup which every country has come equipped to play #CWC19 #WIvBAN

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 17, 2019

Khuuuuuuuubbbb bhalo @Sah75official 🔥⭐️ 100 @ICC @StarSportsIndia @BCBtigers

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 17, 2019

This was one clinical performance. The way Bangladesh played today and chased down 322, i hope we learn something out of it.
This is how you avoid collapses and chase big totals. #BanVsWi #cwc2019

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 17, 2019

For a moment I thought Liton will go for 6 sixes but nevertheless a historical win for @BCBtigers all hail @Sah75official top man💯🏏#BANvWI #CWC19

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 17, 2019

Brilliant century, full of sumptuous shots, from Shakib. Very very watchable. Bangladesh on the highway to an easy win

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 17, 2019

What. A. Win. 7 wickets and over 8 overs to spare. Bangladesh has become the first team to successfully chase 250+ total in the #CWC19 #BANvsWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 17, 2019

When we talk of the modern greats, how often do we refer to @Sah75official in the chatter? His stats suggest he is arguably the best all rounder in the world: deserves far greater recognition. Is Bangladesh’s once in a Gen cricketer who remains his country’s flag-bearer..

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 17, 2019

Shakib is currently the best all-rounder in the game. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Played with such fluency and patience throughout the match and led Bangladesh to victory. Amazing performance 👏 #WIvBAN #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/K7TsfqvFr0

— Ali (@Ali_Givenchy) June 17, 2019