'I kept telling myself that I can do this'-Mehidy Hasan on his memorable knock

Mehidy Hasan in action [Source: Twitter]

Bangladesh pulled off a heist against India in the first One-Day International (ODI) on Sunday, thanks to an incredible knock from all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz. 

With the hosts needing 53 to win, Miraz and Mustafizur Raham snitched a 10-wicket fifty-plus-run stand to help the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Speaking about the chase, Mehidy revealed that he had faith in himself and aimed to build short partnerships with the tail. The 25-year-old also revealed that it was Mustafizur, who egged him up. 

Here's what Mehidy said

"Maybe people will call me mad but I had the honest belief that we could win.I only focused on winning the game. I kept telling myself that I can do this. I thought I'd score 15 runs with Ebadot, 20 runs with Hasan Mahmud and the remaining 15-20 runs with Mustafiz,

But two quick wickets meant that it was a do-or-die situation with the last wicket remaining. I had to take calculated risks. Mustafiz's words really stayed with me. It gave me more belief."

The second ODI will be played at the same venue on Wednesday. 

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