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The first T20I between India and Bangladesh witnessed a dominant performance by the Indian team, securing a seven-wicket victory at Gwalior. The match highlighted the struggles faced by the Bangladesh batting lineup, a concern that was openly addressed by their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, in the post-match press conference.
Shanto expressed disappointment with his team's performance, stating that they are capable of much more. He acknowledged that Bangladesh has not performed well in this format for a while but maintained that they are not as bad as their recent results suggest. While refraining from blaming individual players, Shanto specifically pointed to the batting unit as the main reason for their defeat, emphasizing that their approach needs improvement.
A significant point raised by Shanto was the impact of the batting conditions in Bangladesh, where they are accustomed to scoring around 140-150 runs. This, he believes, has led to a lack of experience in scoring higher totals like 180 runs. While recognizing that the wickets are not the sole cause of their struggles, he highlighted the need for skill development and mental adjustment to overcome this challenge. Shanto underlined that Bangladesh has the potential to score more runs, but they need to improve their batting skills and adapt to different conditions.
The statistics further support Shanto's claims. Bangladesh has only managed to score 180 runs or more in a T20I match four times in the past two years, with two instances each against Ireland and Sri Lanka. Notably, three of these scores were achieved in home conditions. Despite these limited successes, Bangladesh has won only two of these four matches, both against Ireland. This reinforces the need for the team to consistently perform at a higher level, particularly when playing against stronger opposition.
India, on the other hand, showcased a strong performance in all aspects of the game. Debutants Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed, contributing significantly to their team's victory. Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Hardik Pandya delivered excellent performances, effectively restricting Bangladesh to a low total. India's batting order responded confidently, with Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav playing crucial roles in securing a comfortable win.
The series has now shifted to India's favor, with India leading 1-0. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back in the next match, hoping to improve their batting performance and challenge India's dominance. The upcoming games promise to be exciting, with both teams aiming for victory in this fiercely contested series.
Source: Bangladesh batters don't know how to score 180 runs....: Captain Shanto says after loss to India