SOUTHAMPTON – Put into bat, Bangladesh posted 262/7 against Afghanistan in a group match of the Cricket World Cup on a slow track at the Hampshire Bowl on Monday.
Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was the leading scorer for his side with 83, while Shakib Al Hasan (51) registered his fifth 50-plus score in six innings to reclaim his position as the tournament’s leading run-getter.
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Off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the pick of the Afghan bowlers, claiming 3/39 as his team chase their first victory of the tournament after six defeats in a row.
Bangladesh have two wins from six matches, which also includes a washed-out game against Sri Lanka.
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