Shakib returns after powering Bangladesh with Mushfiq

Sports Desk: Shakib returned pavilion after powered Bangladesh with Mushfiqur Rahim. It was a loopy and full leg-break ball on middle by Imran Tahir. Shakib gets across to sweep it behind square and the ball doesn't turn much - however, it evades the bat to crash into the stumps.

Shakib, however, returned after a brilliant score of 75 runs off 84 balls which includes 8 fours and a six.

Then, Mohammad Mithun came to the crease.

Earlier, Shakib and Mushfiq put a century stand as Bangladesh made a solid start to their World Cup campaign against South Africa at the Oval in London on Saturday.
Sent into bat first by South African captain Faf du Plessis, the Tigers reached 230-3 in 37.5 overs thanks to their brilliant partnership of 142 runs.

Soumya and Tamim Iqbal put 60 runs in the opening stand to help Bangladesh make a positive start in the game with the gallery packed to the brim.

Andile Phehlukwayo struck in his first over to dismiss Tamim, who made 16 before edging behind the stumps.

While Tamim, who passed a late fitness test to be included in the starting line-up, looked shaky initially, Somuya batted in his typical aggressive style.

Morris got one taking some extra bounce to leave Soumya off-guard as he gloved a catch to Quinton de Kock to end his fine innings featuring nine fours.

Bangladesh left out Sabbir Rahman and instead picked Mossaddek Hossain to bolster the spin attack while Mohammad Saifuddin also passed a fitness Test to be included for the game.

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