Mehidy Hasan Miraz Reflects on Tamim-Soumya Partnership and Barisal's Run Chase

Fortune Barisal's pursuit of a challenging target against Chittagong Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) encountered hurdles despite a promising start from Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, speaking after the match, analyzed the dynamics of the innings and identified key factors contributing to their defeat.

SBS Desk

January 28, 2024

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz Reflects on Tamim-Soumya Partnership and Barisal's Run Chase

Barisal's run chase began with a fiery start from Pakistani batsman Ahmed Shehzad, who set an aggressive tone in the powerplay, scoring at a brisk rate. However, the momentum slowed down after Shehzad's departure, leading to a pivotal partnership between Tamim and Soumya.

Tamim and Soumya added 36 runs off 29 balls for the second wicket, providing stability to the innings. However, their dismissals within a span of three balls dealt a blow to Barisal's run chase. Tamim contributed 33 runs off 29 balls, while Soumya managed 17 runs from 16 deliveries.

Reflecting on the partnership, Miraz emphasized the demanding nature of T20 cricket, stating that maintaining a consistent run rate throughout the innings is crucial. He highlighted the need for aggressive intent from start to finish, stressing that any relaxation in approach could lead to an increase in the required run rate.

Miraz acknowledged the effectiveness of Chittagong's bowlers during the middle overs, which resulted in crucial wickets and a surge in the required run rate for Barisal. He lamented missed opportunities and small mistakes that ultimately impacted the outcome of the match.

Barisal's bowlers also came under scrutiny, with Miraz acknowledging the challenge of containing opposition batsmen in the latter stages of the innings. He emphasized the importance of executing plans effectively, especially during high-pressure situations in T20 cricket.

Despite their efforts, Barisal fell short in their run chase, ending the match with a hat-trick of losses. Miraz concluded by highlighting the need for improved performances and greater resilience in future matches to overcome similar challenges and secure positive results for the team.