ICC T20 World Cup 2016: India vs Bangladesh - 5 Talking Points

#2 – Shakib Al Hasan applies the squeeze

Shakib Al Hasan’s experience came to the fore on a track which suited him

Leading up to the match, Shakib Al Hasan showed glimpses of his class against Australia on the same venue. The left-armer’s spell of 3/27 had provided Bangladesh with a glimmer of hope as he troubled all the batsmen through his guile.

He was at it again as the Indian batsmen were exposed to a high-quality exhibition of spin bowling. The all-rounder was called upon during as early as the fifth over and he responded to the challenge splendidly with a tight start.

In his next over, Shakib outwitted Dhawan with a fuller delivery to pick-up a crucial wicket. When Raina and Virat Kohli were in the middle of a partnership, the spinner tied them both with his accuracy.

Despite Hardik Pandya’s cameo which ruined his bowling figures at the end, the fact that Shakib was able to stifle the much vaunted Indian batting certainly speaks volumes about his vast experience.