Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal emphasized the crucial role of the top four batsmen in ending their winless streak against South Africa in T20Is during their Group D match at the ICC T20 World Cup in New York.
Tamim highlighted the challenges Bangladesh faced with their top-order batting ahead of the T20 World Cup. In their opening match against Sri Lanka, the top four comprising Tanzid Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das, and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struggled, with Liton Das being the standout, scoring 36 off 38 balls in a 125-run chase.
Looking forward, Tamim expressed optimism that Liton Das and other top-order batsmen would step up. He acknowledged Liton’s recent struggles but noted his past successes against South Africa. Tamim also emphasized the importance of experienced players like Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan contributing collectively rather than individually.
Discussing the upcoming match against South Africa, Tamim pointed out the Proteas’ own batting challenges, particularly their recent struggles in the tournament. He stressed the significance of Bangladesh’s new ball bowlers, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, in exploiting early opportunities against dangerous batsmen like Quinton de Kock.
In terms of strategy, Tamim advised against aiming for high totals if Bangladesh bats first, suggesting they target scores around 150-160, given the pitch conditions in New York. He emphasized the unpredictability of the wicket and the importance of giving their bowlers a competitive target to defend.
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