Win still an option for Nasir!
With two days remaining and the Kiwis ahead by 137 runs, many expect the Tigers to play to save the Test. For Nasir Hossain, though, a win is still a plausible option.
"We have a chance to save or win this game. We have to bowl them out first, keep them within a 160-run lead. If we can then score around 300 to 350 in the second innings, and then create pressure for them, we have a chance to win the Test match. If we can bat long, we can force a draw," he said after the day
Nasir also said that they want to avoid the mistakes they made in the first innings. "We have to bat well in the second innings and not repeat the mistakes. We just could not take advantage of a good batting wicket. Some of our batsmen's shot selections were wrong," he said.
He further stated that the wicket had not behaved to Bangladesh's liking. "The ball turns when it is new, otherwise I don't think the spinners are getting any help. Because there hasn't been much sunlight, the wicket is still good and fresh. A bit of sun would have helped deteriorate it a bit more," he said.
"They have only one spinner so if the sun does come out, we will be in an advantageous position," he added.
Comments