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The team trusts Shakib, and today was not his day.
Nothing Shakib could have done. Topley gets that on a length, threatening to move it away. But the ball pitches and holds its line with Shakib on the front foot, missing it completely. The off stump takes a beating.
Hasan still manages to get a decent bowling performance with 4 wickets in 8 overs.
Buttler to the crease, in the mood for carnage. The captain never found his timing during a frenetic 20 off 10, however, and his dismissal to Shoriful, dragging a wide knuckleball on to his stumps, in the 40th over set the stage for a belated Bangladesh fightback with the ball.
Root surpassed Graham Gooch as his country’s leading run-scorer in World Cups, before another pull, off Taskin Ahmed, brought Malan his fifth six. But thought he might eclipse another England record – Andrew Strauss’ innings of 158 at Bengaluru – were ended when Mahedi was rewarded for tossing the ball up.
Chris Woakes Breakthrough: Chris Woakes ended Litton Das’s hopes of a century, with an offcutter grazing the outside edge through to Jos Buttler.
Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim’s Resistance: Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim managed to score half-centuries, providing some resistance for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Struggling Chase: Bangladesh faced an uphill battle in their chase of 365, with the required run rate steadily climbing throughout their innings.
Reece Topley’s Triple Strike: Reece Topley’s return to the team made a significant impact as he took three early wickets, crippling Bangladesh’s top order.
Topley’s Debut Impact: Reece Topley, making his World Cup debut, was instrumental in dismantling the Bangladesh top order with a three-wicket burst.
Record-Breaking Partnership: Malan and Jonny Bairstow’s opening stand marked England’s first-century partnership for openers in this World Cup.
England’s Top-Order Brilliance: England’s top order, led by Dawid Malan, demonstrated a cold-blooded approach, ensuring a solid foundation for the innings.
Dawid Malan’s Masterclass: Dawid Malan’s maiden World Cup century set the stage for England’s imposing total, showcasing a wide array of shots and acceleration.
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