We only had 20-25% chance of winning it on Day 5. Over 30 runs needed with 2 tailenders left vs accurate swing and reverse swing. Lets not pretend we were the favorites at the end.
I thought Hathuru was brilliant in sending Rabbi, out worst bat, in first before sending in Taijul to make England think he's just as bad (and prolly for Rabbi to slog and pinch hit). Taijul can actually hit the ball and clear the infield. And that's exactly what he did when Cook tried to save singles and keep him on wicket. Brilliant strategy I thought.
But then, I was thoroughly confused when Shafiul came on and Sabbir still gave him strike. That's the very last wicket, and you need to protect the tailender, plus Shafiul can't hit and clear the infield like Taijul can.
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