Playing for a draw or win
Playing for a draw or win
At the end of the third day playing for a draw seems to be the only realistic goal for the Bangladeshi team. Its almost impossible to get a win with only 2 days (210 overs with 30 extra overs) left and about 85 runs to even up.
Bangladeshi batsmen need to bat as long as possible and not worry too much about the run rate. (except Rafiq, Shujon and Masri who seem to only score when they are reckless). We don't need to score quickly in order to have enough time to bowl England out. Even if we score 300, it will be easy for England to score 200 in 50 overs (less than half of a day)
Actually, even a draw will not be easy - if it does not rain. We have to stay on the wicket about 130 more overs and let England bat at most 80 overs to really have a shot. Golla knows that he will be playing for his test career life. Look for him to come through this time. Rajin will be badly missed on the fourth day. You don't need to fasten your seatbelt friends. Its going to have to be slow and grueling and lets hope for that...
[Edited on 24-10-2003 by pagol-chagol]
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