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34th over: Bangladesh 157-4 (Mushfiqur 41, Mahmudullah 3) That break probably served Bangladesh more than Afghanistan who, for the first time, will feel in the ascendancy. The batsmen take a single each, then Ma Ma Ma Ma Mahmuduallah Mahmuduallah flicks to midwicket and nobbles a hammy before he can turn for the second; no he doesn’t. He looks to half a calf strain, because it’s that part of his body being bandaged. Mushfiqur then forces him into another single – you’ve got to laugh.
“Loving schmice!, frask! and zetz!” emails Peter Salmon. “Obviously what we need is Batman retooled as Jewish, and sock!, biff! and bap! etc. replaced. Nah nah nah, Fledermoyz Man!”
33rd over: Bangladesh 153-4 (Mushfiqur 39, Mahmudullah 1) Afghanistan are bang in this now – Soumya out the road before the closing slog is very helpful, and one more wicket will open up one end. Two from Gulbadin’s latest over, and if his team can keep it tight for the next bit, they’ll force the batsmen to force the issue. In the meantime, it’s drinks.
“’Zetz’ is a great word that I’ve never come across before, says Matt Dony. “Now, I’m a lover, not a fighter, so I don’t tend to throw too many punches, but I’d definitely like to start using the word. Am I allowed? Or is that cultural appropriation?”
Written by Daniel Harris (now) and John Ashdown (later)
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jun/24/bangladesh-v-afghanistan-cricket-world-cup-2019-live under the title “Bangladesh v Afghanistan: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
