Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket in the 14th over, according to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah, changed the game in Scotland's favour in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Apart from opener batsman Tamim Iqbal, who scored 65 off 53 balls, none of the Bangladeshi batsmen could remain at the crease for long. And those who remained for a while failed to capitalise the momentum passed by Tamim.
Bangladesh, who had won the first T20I in Delhi by 7 wickets, were outplayed by 8 wickets in Rajkot, thanks to a typical Rohit Sharma-show -- an innings that was laced with 6 boundaries and as many sixes.
Bangladesh are leading the three-match series 1-0 going into the game that will be played at the SCA stadium in Rajkot on Thursday.
The Bangladeshi bowlers choked the Indian juggernaut and let the hosts post only 148 for six on the board in the 20 overs, courtesy Amiunul Islam and Shafiul Islam, who returned figures of 2 for 22 and 2 for 36, respectively before Bangladesh chased down the target with 3 balls to spare.
The recently-appointed Bangladesh Twenty-20 International (T20I) captain Mahmudullah, on Saturday, said the series against India would be a good opportunity…
The BCB president, however, did not reveal plans about their next course of action after an unofficial meeting in Mirpur, the report further said.
If India wins this match, it will confirm their place in the semi-finals. On the other hand, if Bangladesh wins this encounter, they will stay in the race for the semis.
South Africa -- who got all-out for 207 chasing a 312-run target against England in their previous match -- have to now chase a mammoth target of 331.
Bangladesh beat New Zealand by five wickets in their Champions Trophy match.
