Taskin: ‘We sometimes collapse quickly under pressure’

Taskin has bemoaned Bangladesh's "noticeable lack of game awareness" after their defeat to Zimbabwe

By Mohammad Isam · Espncricinfo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:52 AM

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Taskin Ahmed stated Bangladesh collapsed under pressure due to a lack of game awareness against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 99 runs in the UAE tri-series opener in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 in pursuit of Zimbabwe's total of 271 for 8.

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Taskin Ahmed stated that Bangladesh suffered from a noticeable lack of game awareness during their 99-run loss to Zimbabwe in the UAE tri-series in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 272 to win, Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 after suffering a major batting collapse following the dismissal of Tanzid Hasan.

Taskin described the defeat as a reality check, urging the batting unit to quickly address inconsistencies and build partnerships under pressure. Bangladesh played without injured captain Litton Das and allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who missed the game due to a fever.

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