That Bangladesh did not lose way after the initial opening partnership had developed was important from the perspective of the brand of cricket that team wants to play.

As I mentally prepared to leave the stadium last night, I saw Miraz continue to play with a deftness and an attitude that I wish could be formalised and replicated by all eleven team members.

Mehedi is still only 19-years-old, but he had already made a mark and had made a habit of punching above his weight.