WATCH - Mushfiqur Rahim's bizzare football skills in final ODI against New Zealand

Bangladesh's batting order once again failed against the formidable New Zealand in the 3rd ODI. The hosts have been bowled for a mere 171 runs in 34.3 overs. Kiwi pacers Adam Milne and Trent Boult have been fiery with Bowl as they turned the game in their favour. However, a funny dismissal of Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim stole their limelight.

In the 16th over of the game, Rahim was facing Lockie Ferguson. He had added a 53-run partnership with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. However, on the very first ball of the over, Rahim defended it towards extra cover, but the ball took the inside edge and went behind him towards the stumps. Meanwhile, Rahim showcased his bizarre football skills and tried to stop the ball, but he failed and lost his wicket.

Here is the video of Mushfiqur Rahim:

Mushfiqur tries football to prevent getting bowled. Doesn't work 🫢
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— FanCode (@FanCode) September 26, 2023

It's worth noting that in the game, apart from Bangladesh skipper Shanto, not a single batter looked comfortable. Shanto, in his innings, scored 76 runs off 84 balls with the help of ten boundaries. However, a lack of support from other batters prevented Bangladesh from posting a competitive total. Meanwhile, for New Zealand, Boult clinched three wickets while Milne got four.

Bangladesh is set to arrive in India for the World Cup

After the completion of the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the Bangladesh cricket team will reach India by September 27th. They will participate in a scheduled warm-up game on September 29 against Sri Lanka. However, they will start their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan in the HCA cricket stadium in Dharamshala on October 7.

On the other hand, New Zealand will also travel with the Bangladesh team to participate in the ODI World Cup. They will face South Africa on October 2 in a warm-up game while starting their campaign against defending champions England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5. The tournament will kick off with their game and conclude on November 19 with a final match.