In their third ICC World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai on Friday, Bangladesh managed to post 245 for nine. They smashed eight sixes as they break their sixes record in ODI World Cups, according to ESPNcricinfo Facebook.
Mushfiqur Rahim got a gritty half-century which helped Bangladesh post 245/9 in 50 overs. The wicketkeeper-batter smacked 66 runs off 75 balls, packed with six fours and two sixes.
Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan slammed 40 off 51 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
Mahmudullah gave his side a strong finish, playing an unbeaten knock of 41 off 49 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes in the process.
Taskin Ahmed also hit two sixes scored 17 (19).
Bangladesh opened their World Cup campaign with victory over Afghanistan before losing to England.
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