World Cup Cricket 2007: Bangladesh vs South Africa and Mohammed Ashraful

In the match, World Cup Cricket 2007 Bangladeshi Batsman Mohammed Ashraful showed a very good performance. When he was playing and hitting the South African Bowlers it’s remind the magic of little master Sahcin Tendulker.

BBC reported:

Aftab was in disbelief when, moments after he had hit two monstrous sixes off Justin Kemp, he holed out in the deep off Makhaya Ntini.
But Ashraful continued on his merry way and played his favourite standing sweep over short fine leg, a shot which earned him several crucial boundaries.
There were also some cleanly struck, beautifully timed lofted drives that were so reminiscent of his century against Australia in another memorable win for Bangladesh in Cardiff in 2005.
Mashrafe Mortaza joined Ashraful for the final onslaught, himself smashing 25 off 16 balls as the Tigers accelerated in a frenzied last seven overs.

I think, both South Africa and he cricket fans will remember that performance. His achievement was 87 run from 83 balls. I hoped that he will do better day by day.

World Cup Cricket 2007: Second Stage - Super Eight

Second Stage - Super Eight

Event Day Date Group A Antigua & Barbuda Group B Grenada Group C Guyana Group D Barbados 26 Tue 27 Mar D2 ( West Indies) vs A1(Australia) Rest 27 Wed 28 Mar Rest A2(South Africa) vs B1(Sri Lanka) 28 Thu 29 Mar D2 ( West Indies) vs C1(New Zealand) Rest 29 Fri 30 Mar Rest D1(Ireland) vs C2(England) 30 Sat 31 Mar A1(Australia) vs B2(Bangladesh) Rest 31 Sun 01 Apr Rest D2 ( West Indies) vs B1(Sri Lanka) 32 Mon 02 Apr B2(Bangladesh) vs C1(New Zealand) Rest 33 Tue 03 Apr Rest D1(Ireland) vs A2(South Africa) 34 Wed 04 Apr C2(England) vs B1(Sri Lanka) Rest 37 Sat 07 Apr Rest B2(Bangladesh) vs A2(South Africa) 38 Sun 08 Apr A1(Australia) vs C2(England) Rest 39 Mon 09 Apr Rest D1(Ireland) vs C1(New Zealand) 40 Tue 10 Apr D2 ( West Indies) vs A2(South Africa) 41 Wed 11 Apr Rest C2(England) vs B2(Bangladesh) 42 Thu 12 Apr B1(Sri Lanka) vs C1(New Zealand) Rest 43 Fri 13 Apr Rest A1(Australia) vs D1(Ireland) 44 Sat 14 Apr A2(South Africa) vs C1(New Zealand) Rest 45 Sun 15 Apr Rest B2(Bangladesh) vs D1(Ireland) 46 Mon 16 Apr A1(Australia) vs B1(Sri Lanka) Rest 47 Tue 17 Apr Rest A2(South Africa) vs C2(England) 48 Wed 18 Apr D1(Ireland) vs B1(Sri Lanka) Rest 49 Thu 19 Apr Rest D2 ( West Indies) vs B2(Bangladesh) 50 Fri 20 Apr A1(Australia) vs C1(New Zealand) Rest 51 Sat 21 Apr Rest D2 ( West Indies) vs C2(England)

Semi - Final Round

Event Day Date Semi Final 1 Jamaica Semi Final 2 Saint Lucia 54 Tue 24 Apr 2nd vs 3rd 55 Wed 25 Apr 1st vs 4th

Final

Event Day Date Barbados 58 Sat 28 Apr Final

World Cup Cricket 2007: what will be in the Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka?

From the last performances, we can observe that Bangladesh did well and also the last match between Bangladesh vs. India. It is clear that Bangladesh is doing well. Today (Bangladesh Time) Bangladesh will play with Sri Lanka. In this match, all fans are waiting to see the new miracle.

Stuff New Zealand reported:

Sri Lanka crushed Bermuda by 243 runs. India won by a record margin of 257 runs to remain in the race ahead of Friday's must-win game against the islanders.

Sri Lanka feel Bangladesh would have no fear because of the number of young players in their ranks, coached by Dav Whatmore, who also guided them to Cup glory in 1996.

"We should give credit to Bangladesh the way they have played," Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said.

"We should not be surprised (by their wins) anymore.

"We started in 1982 (by getting our test status) and in 14 years' we won the World Cup," he said on Monday. "They haven't delivered in the past but they could after this World Cup."

The fast-improving Bangladesh, granted test status in 2000, would again pin their hopes on their young guns against a team they beat last February.

World Cup Cricket 2007: The victory of Bangladesh trembling New Zealand

After beating New Zealand, the mentality of Bangladesh Cricketers has become strength which will help them confidently to play in the World Cup Cricket 2007. But the New Zealand Captain becomes anxious for their unacceptable beat.

Cricketworldcuplatest reported:

Shaken and stirred by the shock 2-wicket loss to Bangladesh in their World Cup warm up fixture, New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on Tuesday thanked his stars that it was not a group game which they lost.

Looking back at the defeat, Fleming said his team did not play that well and the result is bound to give the team a few headaches before they meet Sri Lanka in Friday’s warm-up tie.

New Zealand, riding on a high following their 3-0 whitewash of Australia last month was expected to seal a victory against Bangladesh but things reversed on the Kiwis on Tuesday.

World Cup Cricket 2007: The victory of Bangladesh trembling New Zealand

After beating New Zealand, the mentality of Bangladesh Cricketers has become strength which will help them confidently to play in the World Cup Cricket 2007. But the New Zealand Captain becomes anxious for their unacceptable beat.

Cricketworldcuplatest reported:

Shaken and stirred by the shock 2-wicket loss to Bangladesh in their World Cup warm up fixture, New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on Tuesday thanked his stars that it was not a group game which they lost.

Looking back at the defeat, Fleming said his team did not play that well and the result is bound to give the team a few headaches before they meet Sri Lanka in Friday’s warm-up tie.

New Zealand, riding on a high following their 3-0 whitewash of Australia last month was expected to seal a victory against Bangladesh but things reversed on the Kiwis on Tuesday.

World Cup Cricket 2007: Bangladesh could show miracle

In the try Nation Series Bangladesh did well. So the entire Bangladesh supporter is dreaming that Bangladesh will play a good cricket in the World Cup Cricket 2007.

Businessday reported:

However, success in one-day cricket has been rare for Bangladesh, although they are beginning to mature into a reasonable squad.

Cricinfo reports that Bangladesh believe they have a realistic chance to progress beyond the first round in this World Cup.

Bashar is on record as saying that his side’s goal was to upset some of the stronger sides in their group and reach the Super Eight stages.

“Our target is the second round,” Bashar told a news conference as his side prepared to leave for the Caribbean.

“Beating Sri Lanka and India will be a tough assignment, but not impossible.”

Bangladesh will no doubt draw some confidence from wins over Sri Lanka, India and Australia since the last World Cup. In their first World Cup appearance, in 1999, Bangladesh beat Scotland and Pakistan, but failed to win a game after that.

“We went twice to the World Cup without any expectations,” Bashar said. “Now, we have beaten big teams. We are a much better and more mature side.”

Not only Basher but also all the fans also cricket consultant will observe the victory with large view.

World Cup Cricket 2007: All about Bangladesh Cricket Team

In World Cup Cricket 2007, A team of 15 plays have gone. Some are new and some are experienced. About all them are bellows.

Rxpgnews wrote:

Following are the pen sketches of the 15 players -:

Habibul Bashar -

Born: Aug 17, 1972, Nagakanda, Kushtia -

Style: Right-handed batsman and off-spinner

ODI record: Matches: 100, Runs: 2,020, Average: 22.44, Highest score: 78, 50s: 14, Overs: 29.1, Wicket: 1, Average: 142.00, Best bowling: 1/31, Catches: 21

World Cup record: Matches: 2, Runs: 0

Shahriar Nafees -

Born: Jan 25, 1986, Dhaka

Style: Left-handed batsman

ODI record: Matches: 41, Runs: 1,495, Average: 40.41, Highest score: 123 not out, 100s: 4, 50s: 7, Catches: 6

World Cup record: None

Abdur Razzak

Born: June 15, 1982, Khula -

Style: Left-handed and left-arm spinner

ODI record: Matches: 38, Runs: 142, Average: 15.78, Highest score: 21, Overs: 340.4, Wickets: 60, Average: 20.97, Best bowling: 5/33, Catches: 10

World Cup record: None

Aftab Ahmed

Born: Nov 10, 1985, Chittagong

Style: Right-handed batsman and medium pacer

ODI record: Matches: 55, Runs: 1,414, Average: 28.86, Highest score: 92 not out, 50s: 12, Overs: 108, Wickets: 11, Average: 50.00, Best bowling: 5/31, Catches: 13

World Cup record: None

Mohammad Javed Omar Belim

Born: Nov 25, 1976, Dhaka

Style: Right-handed batsman and leg-spinner

ODI record: Matches: 53, Runs: 1,166, Average: 23.80, Highest score: 85 not out, 50s: 9, Overs: 1.2, Wickets: 0, Catches: 10

World Cup record: None

Mashrafe Mortaza

Born: Oct 5, Norail, Jessore -

Style: Right-handed batsman and medium pacer

ODI record: Matches: 56, Runs: 557, Average: 16.38, Highest score: 51 not out, 50s: 1, Overs: 485.5.5, Wickets: 79, Average: 28.03, Best bowling: 6/26, Catches: 20

World Cup record: Matches: 2, Runs: 28, Average: 14.00, Highest score: 28, Overs: 13, Wickets: 2, Average: 38.00, Best bowling: 2/38

Mohammad Ashraful

Born: July 7, 1984, Dhaka

Style: Right-handed batsman and leg spinner

ODI record: Matches: 90, Runs: 1,608, Average: 20.88, Highest score: 100, 100s: 1, 50s: 10, Overs: 56.4, Wickets: 10, Average: 34.40, Best bowling: 3/26, Catches: 16

World Cup record: Matches: 5, Runs: 71, Average: 17.75, Highest score: 56, 50s: 1, Overs: 6.3, Catches: 2

Mohammad Rafique

Born: Sep 5, 1970, Dhaka

Style: Left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner

ODI record: Matches: 112, Runs: 1,123, Average: 13.70, Highest score: 77, 50s: 2, Overs: 956, Wickets: 108, Average: 38.90, Best bowling: 5/47, Catches: 23

World Cup record: Matches: 8, Runs: 71, Average: 11.83, Highest score: 41 not out, Overs: 44.1, Wickets: 4, Average: 51.25, Best bowling: 1/22

Mushfiqur Rahim

Born: Sep 1, 1988, Bogra -

Style: Right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper

ODI record: Matches: 11, Runs: 151, Average: 30.20, Highest score: 57, 50s: 1, Catches: 8, Stumpings: 5

World Cup record: None

Rajin Saleh

Born: Nov 20, 1983, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Style: Right-handed batsman and off-spinner

ODI record: Matches: 43, Runs: 1,005, Average: 23.92, Highest score: 108 not out, 100s: 1, 50s: 6, Overs: 89.5, Wickets: 15, Average: 30.60, Best bowling: 4/16, Catches: 10

World Cup record: None

Saqibul Hasan

Born: March 14, 1987, Magura, Khulna -

Style: Left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner

ODI record: Matches: 20, Runs: 665, Average: 55.42, Highest score: 134 not out, 100s: 1, 50s: 2, Overs: 166.3, Wickets: 22, Average: 26.64, Best bowling: 3/18, Catch: 4

World Cup record: None

Shahadat Hossain

Born: Aug 7, 1986, Dhaka

Style: Right-handed batsman and medium pacer

ODI record: Matches: 20, Runs: 15, Average: 5.00, Highest score: 5 not out, Overs: 146.4, Wickets: 24, Average: 30.08, Best bowling: 3/34

World Cup record: None

Syed Rasel

Born: July 3, 1984, Jessore -

Style: Left-handed batsman and left-arm pacer
ODI record: Matches: 19, Runs: 30, Average: 5.00, Highest score: 15, Overs: 165.3, Wickets: 27, Average: 25.37, Best bowling: 4/22, Catches: 2

World Cup record: None

Tamim Iqbal Khan

Born: March 20, 1989, Chittagong

Style: Left-hand batsman

ODI record: Matches: 4, Runs: 57, Average: 14.25, Highest score: 30

World Cup record: None

Tapash Kumar Baisya

Born: Dec 25, 1982, Sylhet -

Style: Right-handed batsman and medium pacer

ODI record: Matches: 55, Runs: 336, Average: 12.00, Highest score: 35 not out, Overs: 431.5, Wickets: 59, Average: 40.97, Best bowling: 4/16, Catches: 8

World Cup record: Matches: 4, Runs: 7, Average: 3.50, Highest score: 5, Overs: 22, Wickets: 2, Average: 62.50, Best bowling: 1/22, Catch: 1

Dav Whatmore -

Born: March 16, 1954, Colombo

Teams: Australia, Victoria

Batting: Right-handed

Lone ODI: vs. West Indies, Sydney, 1980

ODI record: Match: 1, Runs: 2, Average: 2.00, Highest score:

World Cup record: None

ODI record: Match: 1, Runs: 2, Average: 2.00, Highest score:

Except Habibul Bashar all are new in the World Cup Cricket-2007 but his achievement was 0 run..

World Cup Cricket 2007: A very good introducing for Bangladesh

In the first worm up match before World Cup Cricket 2007 Bangladesh showed its good performance. This victory will grow the confidence of Bangladesh in the next matches.

tv3 reported:

The Black Caps' first World Cup warm-up in the West Indies is turning into a thriller.

Chasing a moderate 224, Bangladesh are 186 for 7 after 44 overs.

They have got another 40 runs to get in the last six overs.

Jacob Oram was the best of the muddling New Zealand batting effort - with a patient 88 in his comeback from a broken finger.

His partnership with Brendon McCullum, who made 46 until a run-out, was the highlight.

So we have to wait fro some days to see the magic of Bangladesh