Bangladesh batsman Mahmudullah scored his maiden One Day Internationals (ODI) hundred against England to become the first Bangladesh batsman to make century in World Cup editions so far. In the match 33 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 playing against England at the Adelaide Oval. Mahmudullah took 131 deliveries to reach the milestone of his career that included seven 4s and 2 sixes. His maiden century could not have been better times than the crucial tie here against England as Bangladesh seek win to qualify for quarter-finals. One can watch the full video highlights of Mahmudullah’s hundred in Bangladesh vs England Cricket World Cup 2015 tie on the official website of Star Sports. Also Live Score Updates of Bangladesh vs England, Cricket World Cup 2015 Group A clash can be followed here.
There were several records made by Mahmudullah with his knock in Adelaide. This was not only his maiden ODI century but he also became the first Bangladesh player to hit a century in World Cups. He bettered the score of opener Tamim Iqbal’s 95 hit in the last match against Scotland. Also Read- James Anderson, Shakib Al-Hasan, Eoin Morgan in Top 3 Key Battles.
The 29-year-old played the role of sheet anchor in the match as he rebuild Bangladesh innings along with Soumya Sarkar after James Anderson’s twin strike left them tottering at 8/2 in less than three overs. He stitched a 92-run partnership with Sarkar to bail Bangladesh out of deeper troubles early on. He continued to bat on even after the departure of Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan in quick succession.
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