Last match of BD in Asia Cup 2004 with Pak
Play with a relaxed mind. If batting first, put up 250 and fight hard to defend it.
If batting second, restrict the opposition to less than 220 and bat sensibly to reach the target.
Simple to state, not so simple to implement considering that Pak may also have their own plan viz. if batting first score 300 and win by 100 runs. If batting second, restrict BD to 170-190 and chase the total in 35 overs.
In a match,the team which has the players to carry out their plan successfully and upset the plans of the opposition wins the match. It is here that mental strength and fighting spirit plays a major part in addition to the playing skills.
BD players may enter with a game plan,but it goes haywire within a few overs and BD are seen dancing to the tunes of the opposition for rest of the duration of the match.BD players are seldom seen dictating the terms in the match. Unless they can dictate terms, they cannot hope to do well.
[Edited on 28-7-2004 by potshot]
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