(UDHAYAM, CARDIFF) – Bangladesh produced a historic batting performance to beat New Zealand by five wickets and keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive in Cardiff.
Tim Southee’s brilliant opening spell reduced Bangladesh to 12-3 after the Black Caps made an underwhelming 265-8.
However, a record stand of 224 between Shakib Al Hasan (114) and Mahmudullah (102 Not out) saw the Tigers complete a stunning win with 16 balls remaining.
They will qualify for the Semi-Finals if England beat Australia on Saturday.
It was an engrossing match as Shakib and Mahmudullah produced the highest partnership for Bangladesh in one-day cricket to wrest the game back from New Zealand, who are eliminated after the defeat.
The Tigers are reliant on the result at Edgbaston if they are to secure a place in the Semi-Final on June 15 but they will be able to reflect on a calm and impressive chase here.
