Friday, March 4, 2011

Bangladesh routed by West Indies bowlers

Bangladesh were bowled out for just 58 in 18.5 overs against the West Indies in their World Cup Group B match at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Friday.

Two-time champions West Indies lost one wicket but needed just 12.2 overs to reach the target, making it one of the shortest chases in ODI history.

Suleiman Benn led Bangladesh's swift capitulation, taking 4-18 in 5.5 overs. Fast bowler Kemar Roach had 3-19 while skipper Darren Sammy had 3-21.

It was the fourth lowest total in World Cup history after Canada (36) against Sri Lanka in 2003, Canada again (45) against England in Manchester in 1979 and Namibia (45) against Australia in 2003.

Roach dismissed Tamim Iqbal in the first over after which Bangladesh lost wickets steadily.

Fans inside the 25,000-capacity ground reacted angrily to their team's capitulation by throwing placards onto the pitch.

World Cup co-hosts Bangladesh lost their first match of the World Cup by 87 runs to India before hitting back to see off Ireland by 27 runs.