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The Failure of Shakib Reflects Bangladesh's Performance - Bangladesh's Report Card for World Cup 2023

image-lovpw7awShakib Al Hasan failed in the all roles assigned for himself in World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)

Bangladesh's campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been disappointing, winning only two out of their nine matches. The team's performance lacked consistency, and they appeared weak as a collective unit. The captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who is a key player for Bangladesh, failed to make a significant impact with both bat and ball, contributing to the team's overall poor performance in the tournament. The struggles of key players and the team's inability to maintain a consistent level of play were major factors in Bangladesh's underwhelming campaign.


Analysing Bangladesh’s Player Rating in the World Cup

Top Order

Liton Das - 5/10

Liton Das, while showcasing glimpses of his talent, battled inconsistency throughout the tournament. Despite scoring 284 runs in 9 matches with a respectable average of 31.56 and a strike rate of 80.23, player rating of 5/10

Tanzid Hasan - 3/10

Tanzid Hasan, a promising young talent, had a challenging campaign, managing only 145 runs at an average of 16.11 and a strike rate of 95.39, resulting in a player rating of 3/10.

Najmul Hossain Shanto - 4/10

Najmul Hossain Shanto, burdened with high expectations, failed to live up to the billing, scoring 147 runs in 6 matches with an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 81.67, earning him a player rating of 4/10.

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Middle Order

Mahmudullah - 7/10

Mahmudullah emerged as the most reliable performer for Bangladesh, demonstrating his experience and composure. He scored a team-high 287 runs in 6 matches, boasting an impressive average of 47.83 and a strike rate of 92.88, earned him a player rating of 7/10.

Mushfiqur Rahim - 4/10

Mushfiqur Rahim, another key middle-order batsman, struggled to make a significant impact in the World Cup. Despite playing all 9 matches, he could only manage 202 runs at an average of 25.25 and a strike rate of 79.22, resulting in a player rating of 4/10.

Shakib Al Hasan - 3/10

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain, had a mixed campaign, scoring 186 runs in 7 matches at an average of 26.57. While his batting fell short of expectations, he contributed with the ball, taking 9 wickets. His dual role earned him a player rating of 3/10.

Towhid Hridoy - 6/10

Towhid Hridoy, a promising young talent, showed glimpses of potential in the middle order. Scoring 164 runs in 6 matches with an average of 32.8 and a strike rate of 78.10, he earned a player rating of 6/10.



Bowlers

Mehidy Hasan Miraz - 6.5/10

Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a fair tournament, securing 10 wickets in 9 matches with an average of 40.20. His contributions earned him a player rating of 6.5/10.

Shoriful Islam - 6/10

Shoriful Islam, on the other hand, had a good campaign, picking up 10 wickets in 8 games with an average of 40.90. His consistent performances earned him a player rating of 6/10.

Mustafizur Rahman - 3/10

Mustafizur Rahman did not meet expectations, managing only 5 wickets in 8 matches with an elevated average of 79.60. His underwhelming performance resulted in a player rating of 3/10.

Taskin Ahmed - 3/10

Taskin Ahmed also had a challenging season, picking up only 5 wickets in 7 games with an average of 61. His struggles contributed to a player rating of 3/10.


Conclusion

In conclusion, Bangladesh had a disappointing World Cup campaign, winning only two matches out of nine. Inconsistent batting and bowling performances, coupled with a lack of collective impact, hindered their overall team performance in the tournament, they will look to comeback stronger and improve further for the upcoming T20 World cup 2024.