Man of Steel

TAMIM IQBAL

Tamim Iqbal wasn't able to fulfil his dream of becoming Bangladesh's first World Cup centurion yesterday; he did however provide Bangladesh with exactly the kind of start they were hoping for. His 95 off 100 may seem nothing next to Kyle Coetzer's marvellous 156, however, it built the foundation for a mission that many reckoned the Tigers wouldn't be able to accomplish. They may have reached home comfortably towards the end, but make no mistake, there were a number of obstacles to overcome. The Tigers, who never crossed the 300-mark in World Cups, had to achieve the second biggest chase in the mega event. Now that, automatically, is bound to put pressure on a team that hasn't been successful in the recent past. And that's where Tamim entered the scene and made the Tigers believe in themselves.