Sheikh Akbar: Bangladesh won chased 319 runs!! Alhamdulillah, so proud of the team today.

That Scotland ended up on the losing side yet again does not take away anything from Kyle Coetzer's innings.

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Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal became the highest scorer in World Cup matches for his team during the 27 th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 against Scotland at Nelson.

Bangladesh achieved their highest successful chase in ODI history when they overtook Scotland’s total of 318 in the 27th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Nelson.

Bangladesh opener Anamul Haque suffered a dislocated shoulder when he fell down while fielding during the match against Scotland today and will be unable to bat, reports our correspondent from Nelson.

Bangladesh thumped authority over Scotland at Nelson today chasing down one of the highest World Cup scores ever and winning the match by six wickets. However, Bangladesh remained number four in the Pool A chart second to Australia for run rate calculations. However, chances of Tigers in the quarterfinals emerged strong.

It appears that two schools of thought exist in the Bangladesh cricket team regarding the fans' interest and enthusiasm.

Glenn Maxwell's innings against Afghanistan yesterday could be a classic example to illustrate how more and more cricket is evolving into a batsman's game.

The staple of the National Cricket League so far has been the barrage of centuries that have been hit everyday.

Former opener Mark Richardson, part of the New Zealand squad which abandoned their tour of Pakistan after a bomb blast in 2002, said Wednesday he felt sorry that the country has become a cricket no-go zone.

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis Wednesday targeted big-hitting South Africa, saying his team must beat a strong outfit to prove they belong at the World Cup.

Pakistan continued their revival in the World Cup with a professional batting and bowling performance in a 129-run win against United Arab Emirates in Napier on Wednesday.

United Arab Emirates captain Mohammed Tauqir found a positive in his team's 129-run defeat against Pakistan at the World Cup in Napier on Wednesday -- his shining star Shaiman Anwar.

Australia captain Michael Clarke says it is possible a batsman will crack the 300-run barrier in one-day international cricket.

Australia hit the highest World Cup score in tournament history on Wednesday as they thrashed Afghanistan by a record 275 runs, a result which was also the greatest winning margin in tournament history.

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that Virat Kohli abusing a journalist in Perth was a case of misunderstanding and the issue should be put to rest immediately to let the team focus on the World Cup.

Indian superstar Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday blasted proposals to slash the 2019 World Cup to just 10 nations, describing it as "a backward step" and suggesting the tournament be expanded to 25 teams.

Virat Kohli has delighted Indian fans with his exploits in the middle but reports of an ugly spat with a journalist at the World Cup will only enhance his reputation within the press corps of being volatile and tetchy.

Shahid Afridi became the second player to score 8000 runs and pick up 300 wickets in ODIs after Sanath Jayasuriya.