England bounced back from their shock defeat to Pakistan in style, outclassing Bangladesh by 106 runs for their second win in three World Cup 2019 games. Bangladesh were in the game for large periods, largely thanks to a sparkling century from Shakib Al Hasan (121). But the asking rate kept climbing and put immense pressure on the Bangladeshis who ended losing wickets in a bunch to be finally bowled out for 280 in 48.5 overs. Earlier, Jason Roy scored 153 runs off 121 balls, including 14 boundaries and six sixes, as England posted a record World Cup total -- 386 for six against Bangladesh at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. This is England's seventh consecutive 300-plus knock in One-day International cricket and third successive in the ongoing World Cup 2019. Roy established a century stand with opening partner Jonny Bairstow, who lost his wicket to Mashrafe Mortaza in the 20th over after scoring a half-century. Joe Root, centurion from the last match against Pakistan, failed to put up an impressive show on Saturday and managed 21 runs off 29 balls. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler impressed the Cardiff crowd with a 64-run knock, decorated with two boundaries and four sixes. Captain Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes contributed with 35 and six runs respectively, before Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett launched an attack on Bangladeshi bowlers in death overs. In the end, Plunkett was unbeaten on 27 runs off nine balls with Woakes unbeaten on 18 off eight deliveries. (SCORECARD)
World Cup 2019 Match Highlights Between England vs Bangladesh, Straight from Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
FOUR! Full-length delivery from Mark Wood and Mortaza throws the kitchen sink at it. The ball goes straight past the bowler, giving no chance to the mid-off fielder
Ben Stokes has picked up his third wicket in five overs as Bangladesh are losing wickets in a bunch. Saifuddin takes the long walk back after scoring just 5 runs. Bangladesh 264/8 in 45.4 overs
Shakib Al Hasan scores his 8th ODI century. Bangladesh are 179/4 in 32.3 overs, need 208 runs to win. He smashed nine boundaries and a six to reach the triple-digit mark. The Bangladeshi all-rounder is now the leading run-scorer in the World Cup 2019.
Liam Plunkett breaks the century stand with a much crucial scalp of Mushfiqur Rahim. Mushfiqur misses out on his 35th ODI half-century and falls for 44 as Jason Roy takes an impressive catch.
Shakib Al Hasan scores his 45th ODI half-century. Bangladesh are 96/2 in 18.3 overs, need 291 runs to win. This is Shakib's third consecutive fifty in the World Cup 2019.
Shakib Al Hasan concludes the 14th over with a boundary. He guides a full length delivery, on the pads from Mark Wood, to fine leg for four. Bangladesh are 74/2.
Mark Wood strikes to break the 55-run partnership. Tamim Iqbal departs for 19. Bangladesh lose both their openers inside 12 overs, still need 324 runs to win.
Bangladesh Cricket Team
England Cricket Team
Mashrafe Mortaza
Eoin Morgan