Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana Receives Reality Check on T20I Debut
In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana was handed a reality check on his T20I debut against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sharjah on Monday, May 19. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Rana’s first outing in the shortest format was a disappointing one, as he conceded 50 runs in his four overs and picked up just two wickets at the death.
The UAE pulled off a historic two-wicket win over Bangladesh, levelling the three-match series. The game marked the T20I debut of Rana, who is arguably the fastest bowler in Bangladesh. Cricbuzz reports that Rana has made an impressive start in Tests and ODIs, but his first outing in the T20I format was a far cry from expectations.
Rana’s debut began on a sour note, as he bowled two successive no-balls, the second of which was a beamer that went for six. The right-arm pacer looked erratic in his pursuit of extra pace, rather than sticking to the basics. As Cricbuzz notes, the hosts made the most of Rana’s wayward bowling, as the batters seemed well prepared for his short-ball approach. Mohammad Waseem (82) capitalised on Rana’s pace, frequently playing him square of the wicket.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das admitted that his side made some mistakes in the field and questioned their bowling during the middle overs following the two-wicket loss. "Every loss hurts," he said at the presentation ceremony, as quoted by Cricbuzz. "But still, we batted really well on this wicket. The pitch was really good."
Litton Das also noted that the team needed to be more calculative in their bowling plans, especially considering the impact of dew. "When you play on a certain kind of ground – which is small and where dew becomes a big factor – you have to be calculative with your bowling. You need different plans for different batters," he said, as reported by Cricbuzz.
The loss was a setback for Bangladesh, but Litton Das remained optimistic, saying, "As a cricketer, you have both good and bad days. We’ll sit down, talk things through, and come back stronger tomorrow." As Cricbuzz notes, the series is now levelled, and the two teams will face off in the final match to determine the winner.
In conclusion, Nahid Rana’s T20I debut was a disappointing one, but Bangladesh captain Litton Das is confident that his team will bounce back stronger in the final match. The series has been an exciting one, with both teams showing remarkable resilience and skill. As reported by Cricbuzz, the final match promises to be an exciting encounter, and fans will be eagerly watching to see which team emerges victorious.
