- Martin Gough
- 7 Apr 07, 10:01 PM
Guyana - A World Cup that has been short on fun was revived by a massive shock as Bangladesh completed a 67-run Super 8 win over world number one South Africa on a steamy day at the Providence stadium.
Seasoned observers whopped with incredulity while a large Easter-holiday crowd (including vast swathes of schoolchildren bussed in en mass) celebrated the triumph of David over Goliath.
Perhaps though, when we look back in years to come, this result will be considered the day the Tigers reached maturity in the international arena.
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- Martin Gough
- 7 Apr 07, 06:20 PM
Guyana - Maybe I’m sticking my neck out a little early here but, after Bangladesh knocked out 251-8 - their highest ever World Cup score - against South Africa, this feels like the best chance yet of a Super 8 upset.
The Tigers admitted they would have bowled first after they won the toss but survived the new-ball threat of Shaun Pollock and Makhaya Ntini well before beginning to build.
Mohammad Ashraful, who scored a century when Bangladesh beat Australia in Cardiff almost two years ago, was in outstanding form.
He has lived dangerously, with a cavalier hook and an outlandish flick while stepping across his stumps but has also shown maturity in keeping the score moving throughout his 83-ball 87.
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