Mushfiqur Rahim cracked a brisk half-century as Bangladesh recovered from early blows to post a competitive 229-7 in the second one-day international against Australia On Monday
Published: Apr 11, 2011, 03:04 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 11, 2011, 03:04 PM (IST)
Mushfiqur Rahim cracked a brisk half-century as Bangladesh recovered from early blows to post a competitive 229-7 in the second one-day international against Australia On Monday.
Dhaka: Apr 11, 2011
Mushfiqur Rahim cracked a brisk half-century as Bangladesh recovered from early blows to post a competitive 229-7 in the second one-day international against Australia On Monday.
Bangladesh, electing to bat after winning the toss, were struggling at 88-5 before wicketkeeper-batsman Rahim hit an 80-ball 81 not out with the help of one six and nine fours.
Rahim’s best came in the closing stages of the innings when he smashed two fours and a six off successive deliveries from paceman Brett Lee before hitting two boundaries in seamer Mitchell Johnson’s last over.
He played a key role in steadying the innings after Johnson (3-54) and leg-spinner Steven Smith (2-34) had put the hosts in trouble, adding 79 for the sixth wicket with Mohammad Mahmudullah (38).
Australia lead 1-0 in the three-match series following their 60-run win in the opening match in Dhaka on Saturday.
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