Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored 83 while Shakib Al Hasan scored a fifty helped Bangladesh post 262 for seven against Afghanistan in their World Cup encounter Monday (Jun 14).
Sent to bat, Bangladesh’ opener Tamim Iqbal added 36 runs and Mahmudulla scored 36 runs before Mosaddek Hossain last time quick-fired 35 off 24 balls guiding the Tigers, to post a challenging total on a slow track at the Hampshire Bowl.
Shakib registered his fifth 50-plus score in six innings to reclaim his position as the tournament's leading scorer
Off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the pick of Afghans claiming 3-39. Skipper Gulbadin Nabi took two wickets while Dawlat Zardan and Moahammad Nabi shared one each as they aim their first victory of the tournament after six defeats in a row.
Bangladesh have two wins from six matches, which also includes a washed out game against Sri Lanka.