[Watch] Shakib 'Cleverly' Outfoxes Ackermann As NED Lose Yet Another Wicket

Shakib after taking Ackermann's wicket [X.Com]

Bangladesh have a ton of fan following at the Eden Gardens, and it seems that has helped their cause in the ongoing World Cup match against The Netherlands.

The team looks compact and has got a new energy as the Dutch team has been pushed on the back-foot inside the first 15 overs.

Netherlands lost 2 wickets in quick succession, before they saw a little resurgence from their old guard, Wesley Barresi. However, his dismissal (41 off 41) also brought the downfall of Colin Ackermann. The incident occurred in the 15th over, bowled by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

[Watch] Shakib outfoxes Ackermann

With a bit of turn on offer at the Eden Gardens, Shakib used the conditions to perfection as he deliberately tossed up a delivery and tempted Ackermann to go for the big hit. The Dutch batter went through with his attempted slog sweep but got a top-edge, which was safely taken by Mustafizur Rahman at short fine leg.

The brilliance of Shakib came into play as he knows the conditions at Eden on the back of his hands. The Bangladesh all-rounder has played a number of seasons in IPL for KKR, and he made full use of all the information he had about the surface.

Talking about the match, the Orange Army have had a nervous start. Having lost 4 wickets already, they have a mountain to climb against Bangladesh.

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