Mushfiqur Rahim hit a fine half century to lead Bangladesh to 245-9 against New Zealand in their World Cup clash on Friday as veteran Black Caps fast bowler Trent Boult claimed a 200th one-day international wicket. Mushfiqur made 66 off 75 balls with six fours and two sixes, taking his number of fifties in the format to 48 having also hit a half-century against England in the tournament three days ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 36-year-old, playing in his 259th ODI, shared a crucial 96-run fourth wicket partnership with skipper Shakib Al Hasan (40) to help their team recover from 56-4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mushfiqur was eventually clean-bowled by Matt Henry as he attempted to pick up the scoring rate after Shakib had perished, caught by wicketkeeper Tom Latham off Lockie Ferguson after top-edging an attempted pull shot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shakib ended his innings suffering from cramps in the sweltering heat and batting without a helmet or cap against the spinners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mushfiqur's brother-in-law Mahmudullah, batting at number eight, added a valuable undefeated 41.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boult, meanwhile, became the sixth New Zealand player to take 200 ODI wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 34-year-old reached the personal landmark when he dismissed Towhid Hridoy, caught at extra cover by Mitchell Santner for 13, in the 38th over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing in his 107th ODI, Boult also dismissed opener Liton Das off the first ball of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Liton was celebrating his 29th birthday but any hopes of a big score to mark the occasion were shattered when he shuffled down the wicket to confront Boult only to sky the ball to a grateful Henry who pocketed the chance at fine leg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain Kane Williamson returned to action after missing New Zealand's first two wins over defending champions England and the Netherlands as he recovered from a knee injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh opened their World Cup campaign with victory over Afghanistan before losing to England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n