Shakib and Mushfiqur rescue Bangladesh

Bangladesh who were invited to bat by New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai scored 245 for 9 wickets in 50 overs. They got off to a rocky start, with their score on 56 for 4 wickets after 12.1 overs due to the early damage caused by Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson. Despite these setbacks, Skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who scored 40 in 51 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes, and wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, the top-scorer with 66 in 75 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, played pivotal roles in rebuilding Bangladesh’s innings. All-rounder Mahmudullah made a hard-hitting unbeaten 41 in 49 balls, but the lower-order struggled to make an impact.

Lockie Ferguson was the most successful bowler, taking 3 for 49 in his ten overs, while two opening bowlers Trent Boult and Matt Henry took two wickets apiece.

The match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for today at Ahmadabad, commencing at 2 p.m. The arch-rivalry match is expected to draw a massive crowd, and organisers have taken strict security measures to ensure the safety of all attendees.

Chief Scores: Bangladesh 245 for 9 wickets in 50 overs – Tanzid Hasan 16, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 30, Shakib Al Hasan 40, Mushfiqur Rahim 66, Towhid Hridoy 13, Mahmudullah 41* Trent Boult 2/45, Matt Henry 2/58, Lockie Ferguson 3/49 vs New Zealand.

At the time of going to press New Zealand were 131 for 2 wickets in 28 overs with Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell being unbeaten on 50 and 18, respectively

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