Shanta scored his first ODI century

Tiger cricketer Nazmul Hossain Shanto has played 22 ODI matches till date in his international career. However, this top order batsman has not seen a century so far. Shanto finally got his first century in ODI career in his 23rd match. This left-handed batsman scored a great century in the second one-day match of the series against Ireland.

However, Shant came to the crease with the bat, and the team was under pressure to score runs. Because in this match the Irish have collected 319 runs. After the departure of Tamim Iqbal, Shanto continued to progress well with Liton Das. But Liton failed to provide suitable companionship to Shanto. Opener Litton led the way to the pavilion by scoring a personal 21 runs.

After losing 2 wickets, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan continued to show hope from that pressure. But Shakib also went back to personal 26 runs. However, in the previous over, he overcame Andrew McBrien. Shakib was indicating something different by hitting three consecutive fours. After Shakib's return, Shanto brought up a half-century off 49 balls.

After losing 3 wickets, new batsman Tawheed Hriday continued to move forward calmly. But keeping peace at one end, Hridiya started playing eye-catching shots. The right-handed batter's shots are heart-warming. After that, Hridoy also picked up a 49-ball half-century.

At the other end, Shant took the first century in 83 balls. Bangladesh team still needs 91 runs from 71 balls to win, with 7 wickets in hand. At the crease, Hridoy is on 67 runs and Shant is unbeaten on 101 runs.

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