Tigers make highest ODI score of 326 against Pakistan

Anamul Haque smashed a brilliant century to help Bangladesh post their highest one-day score of 326-3 in their must-win Asia Cup match in Dhaka on Tuesday. The 21-year-old scored 100 from 132 balls for his second one-day international century as Bangladesh punished the much vaunted Pakistan attack after Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and decided to bat. Bangladesh made as many as five changes after their shock 32-run defeat against Afghanistan, the most prominent being all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's return after he was suspended for three matches over indiscipline. That paid off as a revamped batting line-up led by Anamul bettered Bangladesh's previous highest-ever total of 320-8, made against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo in 2009. Bangladesh were off to a solid start, as Anamul and Imrul Kayes (59) put on 150 for the opening wicket, the team's first century-opening stand against Pakistan in one-day cricket. Kayes benefitted from a dropped catch off the fifth delivery by Ahmed Shehzaz in the slip off Mohammad Hafeez as Bangladesh cashed in on some erratic bowling from Pakistani bowlers. Shahid Afridi went for 64 runs in his ten overs while paceman Mohammad Talha conceded 68 in seven and Umar Gul 76 in his 10, according to espncricinfo.com.