Published: Feb 18, 2015, 07:39 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 18, 2015, 07:39 PM (IST)
Canberra: Adjudged man of the match, Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim says it is a “great feeling†to start the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 on a winning note after beating Afghanistan by 105 runs in a Pool A encounter at Canberra on Wednesday.
Rahim, along with teammate Shakib Al Hasan, put up a 114-run partnership for the fifth-wicket, helping Bangladesh reach a formidable total of 267. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
Bangladeshi bowlers came out all guns blazing as they reduced the Afghans to three for the loss of three wickets before bowling them out for 162.
“It’s a great feeling,” said Rahim, who scored 71 of just 56 deliveries. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
The 26-year-old also credited the openers for their efforts and thanked the big contingent of the Bangladesh crowd that turned up for the game. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
“Credit also goes to openers. They didn’t get the runs but it is not that easy up-front. They faced out important overs. Thanks to the crowd for the support,†added Rahim.
