Bangladesh cricket in a new excitement! Mahmudullah’s lost six hasn’t dampened his spirits. Right from the beginning of the match, he showed his six-hitting prowess by hitting Angelo Mathews for a six. Despite the setback, he has maintained a resilient mindset, supported by the enthusiasm of T20 specialists Mahesh Tikshan and Matisha Patirana in this exceptional innings. Mahmudullah scored a fifty in 27 balls, proving himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Mahmudullah is making a comeback to One Day Internationals after joining the Bangladesh T20 squad. At 37 years old, his form, fitness, and team combination could be crucial for the team. However, his contribution in this innings, marked by a six, showcases his bright potential.
Yet, the question remains. Having missed out on playing in One Day Internationals, can Mahmudullah deliver in T20?
Perhaps Mahmudullah needed an innings like this in international T20s. Sri Lanka seems to be his favorite opponent in T20s. With today’s innings, his T20 International runs against Sri Lanka reach 352 in 13 innings, averaging 39.11, with a superb strike rate of 149.15. His memorable innings of 43 runs off 18 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy is one of the best in Bangladesh’s T20 cricket history. Today, against his favored Sri Lanka, he had an opportunity to shine and managed to survive even after being caught at 27 runs.
The finisher Mahmudullah may not be entirely satisfied with his innings. He couldn’t finish the match, but he has more to offer on this stage, as he demonstrated in Sylhet.