Tamim Iqbal scores 28th ODI half-century against Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Bangladesh opener, Tamim Iqbal scored his 28th half-century in ODIs against Scotland in Pool A, match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday. His fifty came off 53 deliveries including six boundaries and a six along with a strike rate of 94.33. Currently, Bangladesh are 100 for the loss of a wicket in 17 overs, with Tamim Iqbal batting on 50 and Mahmudullah on 43. Live updates: Bangladesh vs Scotland

Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first as they finished on a challenging total of 318 for the loss of eight wickets. South Asian minnows, Bangladesh, take on European minnows, Scotland in their Poll A, match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday. This is an important game for Bangladesh as they would love a to register a win here and keep their hopes alive of making it to the quarter-finals. Live Scorecard: Bangladesh vs Scotland

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