Tanzid Hasan Tamim celebrates maiden ODI century for Bangladesh national cricket team

Bangladesh opening batsman Tanzid Hasan Tamim delivered a fantastic batting display in the third ODI against Pakistan in Dhaka. The young left-handed hitter struck his first century in his ODI career and helped his team to reach 290/5 in 50 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the final match of the series.

The captain of Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, decided to bowl first after winning the toss. The opening batsmen of Bangladesh started cautiously and added a solid partnership at the top. Tanzid Hasan knock allowed Bangladesh to build a good platform and kept the pressure on the Pakistan bowlers in the first innings.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim reaches his first ODI hundred in style

Tanzid Hasan Tamim reached his maiden ODI century in impressive fashion. The milestone came in the 33rd over when he stepped down the track and smashed a huge six over long-off. The shot took his a century in 98 balls, and it was a memorable moment for the young opening batsman.

After reaching his century, Tanzid Hasan Tamim emotionally celebrated his milestone in front of home fans. He lifted his bat to acknowledge his teammates and fans before he bowed down and kissed the ground. The moment showed how special the achievement was for the 24-year-old batter.

How the Bangladesh opener built his memorable century

Bangladesh got off to a great start with a 105-run opening partnership between Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan. Both openers have utilized the powerplay well, putting the Pakistani bowlers on the back foot from the start. Tanzid Hasan looked like a confident batsman, hitting attacking shots to keep the scoreboard ticking. He got his half-century in 47 balls. Saif supported him at the other end before he was dismissed for 36 runs by Shaheen Shah Afridi. 

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Tanzid kept batting strongly even after the first wicket. He added a useful 53-run partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto to keep Bangladesh in control. Tanzid then reached his maiden ODI century in 98 balls, hitting six fours and seven sixes. Later, spinner Abrar Ahmed dismissed him for 107, but his excellent innings had already helped Bangladesh build a strong total.

Fans applaud Tanzid Hasan Tamim after maiden ODI ton

Tanzid’s century received huge appreciation from the fans at the stadium. The Dhaka crowd gave a standing ovation to Tanzid Hasan as he walked back to the pavilion after getting out. Many cricket fans appreciated the young batsman's performance, saying it was a great innings played by the young batsman in such a crucial match.

Cricket fans and experts also share their reactions on social media. They described his innings as a special innings for Bangladesh cricket. His century helped his side to put up a strong score on the board.

How and Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Live?

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan third ODI is being played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka. Fans can also catch complete coverage of the match, including live scores and highlights, on the FanCode app and website.