ICC World Cup 2015: Bangladesh achieve second highest successful run chase in World Cup

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah take a run
against Scotland at Saxton Oval, Nelson

Bangladesh successfully chased down a target of 339 against Scotland to register the second best successful run chase in World Cup matches. 

Winning the toss and opting to field first, Bangladesh faced a tough ask as the Scottish opener Kyle Coetzer piled up a massive 156 off just 134 balls. 

In reply, Tamim Iqbal, responded to the occasion, putting Bangladesh firmly on the winning track with a valuable 95 (100). Mahmudullah chipped in with 62, involving in a 139-run second wicket stand with Tamim.

A 42-ball 60 from the blade of Mushfiqur Rahim simplified the equation. Shakib Al Hasan became the fourth half centurion of the innings, hitting the winning runs. Sabbir Rahman also remained unbeaten on 42.

Top 5 highest successful run chases in World Cup

Score	Team	Opposition	Overs	Venue	Year
329/7	Ireland	England	49.1	Bangalore	2011
322/4	Bangladesh	Scotland	48.1	Nelson	2015
313/7	Sri Lanka	Zimbabwe	49.2	New Plymouth	1992
312/1	Sri Lanka	England	47.2	Wellington	2015
307/4	Ireland	Netherlands	47.4	Kolkata	2011

*Statistics as on March 05, 2015.

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