England’s Dawid Malan delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a superb century against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup. Malan’s exceptional knock of 140 runs in just 107 balls at the top of the order propelled England to a total of 364 for nine in Dharamshala. This performance marked England’s highest ever World Cup total away from home.
Malan, who secured his spot in the first-choice XI shortly before the tournament, showcased his prowess by forming crucial partnerships with Jonny Bairstow (52) and Joe Root (82). These partnerships helped England regain their confidence after a disappointing loss to New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Malan Masterclass
Throughout his innings, Malan displayed perfect pacing, reaching his first fifty in 39 balls during the powerplay and later accelerating with 40 runs off the last 16 balls. His innings was decorated with 16 fours and five sixes, silencing critics who questioned his ability as an aggressive batsman.
Bairstow also played a significant role, marking his 100th ODI cap with a half-century, while Root continued his consistent form with a well-measured 82 runs. Malan’s century surpassed Virat Kohli’s previous record as the highest individual score at the venue.
Despite a period of dominance where England looked set to reach 400, they lost five wickets for 27 runs due to over-exuberance. However, Malan’s powerful batting and partnerships ensured that England achieved a record total at the HPCA Stadium.
England’s innings witnessed a little early swing, with Malan initially struggling before launching audacious sixes off Mustafizur Rahman. He handled Bangladesh’s spinners with ease, maintaining his composure throughout.
Ultimately, Malan’s brilliant century set a strong foundation for England, and their total of 364 for nine provides them with an excellent chance to kickstart their World Cup defense. This innings not only showcased Malan’s prowess but also demonstrated England’s batting depth and potential in the tournament.
In the later stages, England lost wickets, but the impact of Malan’s century was undeniable. England’s bowlers will now look to defend this formidable total and secure a crucial victory in the World Cup.
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