Tuesday, 10 March 2015

World Cup 2015: Bangladesh knock out England to set up likely clash with India

Put into bat, Bangladesh rode on Mahmudullah's resilient century to post 275 for seven and then put up a spirited bowling show to pack England for 260 runs in 48.3 overs in a thrilling Pool A contest.
Bangladesh, who romped into the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time, are likely to take on India in the quarterfinals, provided that they finish fourth in the group and the title holders expectedly finish at the top of Pool B.
Bangladesh on Monday knocked out England from the cricket World Cup with a 15-run win to set up a likely clash with defending champions India in the quarterfinals of the mega event.Man of the Match Mahmudullah (103) struck his first ODI ton to lift Bangladesh from 99 for four to a respectable score after stitching a crucial 141-run fifth-wicket partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim (89).
England medium pacers James Anderson and Chris Jordan bagged two wickets each.
 

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