Batsman Soumya Sarkar showed what he is capable of by hammering back-to-back match-winning fifties to help Bangladesh claim their maiden series win over South Africa on Wednesday.
Soumya was accused of not making his solid-looking starts count that had nearly earned him a tag of a player of worth of scoring just 30s and 40s.But Soumya successfully managed to put the criticisms behind him hitting an unbeaten 88 and 90 enabling Bangladesh to accomplish two crushing victories.
His both the innings were treats for the eyes as he made scoring look very easy.
His Wednesday’s 75-ball knock had everything in it as the left-hander punished almost every South African bowler with equal disdain.
Whether it was short or full, pace or spin, Soumya looked to have an answer for everything with his sweet timing that earned him 13 boundaries and a massive six off Morne Morkel.
He was within the sight of his second ODI hundred before a moment of lapse in concentration cost him his wicket.
‘Naturally it’s disappointing not to score a hundred for 10 runs,’ Soumya told reporters after the match in Chittagong.
‘I will always be regretting about it but hope to utilise this kind of chance in future.
‘Definitely it was hard because they are big side but we played better than them and clinched the series,’ added the southpaw.
Soumya said that he was very comfortable batting with Tamim Iqbal as both have a very fine understanding.
Tamim and Soumya added 154 runs in their opening stand to pace up the comprehensive victory for the hosts against an opponent compromising with world class bowlers.
‘I am always happy batting with him [Tamim Iqbal as we both prefer to go after the bowlers,’ said man of the match Soumya.
‘There are times when you don’t have a start and at that point of time he takes the initiative to play strokes that is very encouraging because it relieves pressure from my shoulder,’ said the 22-year old who also won man of the series award.
-With New Age input
