#1 Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2017, Group Match, Cardiff
Ask anyone about the biggest turnarounds in Champions Trophy, rather in the history of ODI cricket, Bangladesh’s recent fightback against New Zealand will culminate. Both New Zealand and Bangladesh had to win their last group stage fixture in order to have any chance of going to the next stage.
New Zealand, batting first, started well but capitulated in the end to set up a target of 266 for Bangladesh. Skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor led the Kiwi batting.
Bangladesh, while chasing an average but perilous total, were suddenly reduced to 33-4 in the 12th over. In came the stylish all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah. The duo stitched together a record stand of 224 runs, the highest for Bangladesh for any wicket in ODIs, also the highest fifth wicket stand in Champions Trophy.
The exhilarating tons by the duo ensured Bangladesh knocked New Zealand out of the tournament, having won the game by 5 wickets. After England’s victory over Australia, Bangladesh’s entry into the semi-finals was also confirmed.
