Mirpur [Bangladesh], October 19 (ANI): Following his historic spell in the course of the first ODI towards West Indies at Mirpur, Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain stated that he ‘caught to his course of’ throughout his six-wicket haul, which turned out to be the very best figures by a Bangladesh spinner within the 50-over format.
Hossain delivered a historic efficiency, registering the very best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi spinner, and the third-best general by a bowler from the nation, serving to his crew safe a 74-run victory over West Indies within the first ODI at Mirpur on Saturday.
Following the match, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, he stated, ‘I caught to my course of. I needed to alter within the first couple of overs, however then I may make up shortly,’ he stated.
‘I at all times attempt to contribute to all three departments. I consider that Allah will at all times discover me a method to do at all times one thing for the crew,’ he added.
Rishad additionally had performed a vital cameo of 26 in 13 balls, with a 4 and two sixes, powering his facet previous the 200-run mark.
Talking on his batting, he stated that he’s conscious of what his crew is in search of from him as a batter.
‘I at all times attempt to contribute one thing further with the bat for the crew. I believe if my contribution takes the crew from 180 to 210 or 215, that’s nice. I’m conscious of what the crew is trying from me as a batter,’ he added.
In 10 innings throughout 12 ODIs, Rishad has scored 134 runs at a median of 16.75 and a strike charge of over 127, with a finest rating of 48*.
Defending a complete of 208, Rishad dismantled the West Indies batting lineup with excellent figures of 6 wickets for 35 runs in 9 overs. This feat is behind solely pacers Mashrafe Mortaza’s 6/26 towards Kenya (2006) and Rubel Hossain’s 6/26 towards New Zealand (2013) in Bangladesh’s ODI historical past.
Coming to the match, WI received the toss and opted to bowl. Towhid Hridoy (51 in 90 balls, with three fours) and Mahidul Islam Ankon (46 in 76 balls, with three fours) have been the highest two run-getters, whereas Rishad performed an entertaining cameo of 26 in 13 balls, with a 4 and two sixes to take Bangladesh to 207 in 49.4 overs.
Jayden Seales (3/48) was the decide of the bowlers for West Indies, whereas Roston Chase and Justin Greaves took two wickets every.
Within the run chase, WI began effectively with a 51-run opening stand between Brandon King (44 in 60 balls, with 5 fours and a six) and Alick Athanaze (27 in 36 balls, with three fours and a six). Nonetheless, WI slipped from 79/2 to 133 all out, with Rishad’s spin magic taking centre stage.
Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection, and Rishad took residence the ‘Participant of the Match’ award. (ANI)
