Team India can be enjoying a do-or-die contest once they head into Sher-e-Bangla stadium for the second One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh on Wednesday, December 07. The Men in Blue confronted a defeat in the opening game at the identical venue and are 0-1 behind in the three-match leg, thus making the second ODI a vital contest to remain alive in the sequence.
Ahead of the must-win contest, veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan has revealed the group’s game plan for the high-quality spin assault of the Tigers. Notably, Bangladesh spinners did a terrific job in limiting the vacationers to a below-par rating of 186 in the first ODI. Former captain Shakib Al Hasan and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled exceptionally nicely in puzzling Indian batters. Shakib, particularly, was the chief architect behind India’s batting failure as the senior tweaker picked up a five-wicket haul whereas conceding solely 36 runs in his quota of 10 overs, together with a few maidens.
Speaking about the identical, Dhawan mentioned the batters are engaged on their sweep shot and reverse hit as a part of their preparation, which can even come in useful in the ODI World Cup at house later this yr.
“It’s good to practice more. These shots will come in handy in these conditions. You will see our batters playing these shots tomorrow. Even the World Cup is in India next year, where spinners will make an impact, and these shots will be helpful. I always enjoy playing them. It’s good to practice more in these conditions,” Dhawan mentioned in the pre-match presser.
Bangladesh had been 136/9 in 39.3 overs of their small chase of 187, however Mehidy and Mustafizur Rahman shaped an unbroken 51-run stand for the final wicket to take their aspect over the end line. Regarding the end result, Dhawan mentioned that these sorts of issues are half and parcel of video games earlier than lavishing reward on the hosts.
“This is not the first time we have lost the first game in a series. This is quite normal, we know how to bounce back from these situations. We’re very, very confident. It doesn’t happen very often, they played really well. Of course, Bangladesh are playing really good cricket,” added Dhawan.