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Will try hit boundaries from the first ball: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad vowed to hit from the first ball in the two-match T20 series against Afghanistan.

His comment came in the wake of the criticism regarding his batting approach in the three-match ODI series against the same team. Bangladesh though won the series by 2-1, Mahmudullah had a series to forget as he scored just 43 in three matches but most importantly he could hit just one four in the 79 ball he faced in those three matches.

In the first match, when the team was in deep problem, Mahmudullah was dismissed after scoring 8. Then in the second game, he was unbeaten on 6 off 7 when the team needed big hit from him. He was unbeaten on 29 off 53 balls in the third match in which he couldn’t hit any four whereas the team needs big shot from him.

Mahmudullah’s shaky batting approach is believed to be the reason of Bangladesh’s defeat in the third game.

Since the T20 captain has been at the center of discussions because slow batting in the last ODI, he was asked about the batting approach to which Mahmudullah replied bluntly, “I will start hitting from the first ball. I will try to hit fours and sixes.”

He also emphasized on to use the powerplay in more attacking way as Bangladesh are often accused of not using first powerplay properly and as result loss the game eventually. To be precise, Mahmudullah wants 40/45 runs from the first powerplay.

“Hopefully we will be able to get out of it. With the team combination we have, we’re good enough to make 40 to 45 runs in Powerplay. If we can do it, wer’e on the right track,” he said.

“Maybe we will not get a high-flying start every game but if we get it that’ fine. As a batting unit we have to consistently get 150-160 runs so that we have a chance in the game against whichever opponent we play. We’re
discussing these things and working things out. Hopefully we will find a way.”

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