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Faced with a daunting task to chase down the massive target, the 'Tigers', as expected, took the fight to the rival camp but ended up with 333 for eighth in stipulated overs.
With wins against South Africa and Windies, Bangladesh have declared that they are no more underdogs and, now, they would aim to make a place in the semifinals.
The No.1 all-rounder in the 50-over format has been consistent and well-focused in this World Cup.
Irrespective of whether they make it to the semifinals or not, Mortaza and Co. have done well to earn the respect of the cricket world. That itself is a big achievement.
Both teams are on three points from four games, having lost two games with one game each being a washout.
Shakib feels much has changed in the last decade as now they are seen as serious contenders rather than just any team.
Shakib al Hasan and Musfiqur Rahim stroked fifties as Bangladesh posted their highest ODI total.
With the teams slated to play each other in the league stage and the top four advancing to the semifinals, one can be rest assured that only the most consistent sides will have a shot at glory.
The team management as well as the national selectors would be worried about the shaky middle order with the World Cup only months away.
India secure the title for the seventh time in 14 editions.