Bangladesh score first Big Win in ’99

In 1999, Bangladesh, previously winless against a major Test playing nation, stunned Pakistan, who were undefeated in the tournament, by 62 runs at Northampton. The match was a huge occasion for Bangladesh, with the win helping attain Test status, says an ICC media release.

Background:

It its maiden World Cup appearance, Bangladesh had been quickly eliminated in the race to a spot in the Super Sixes stage after losing three of its four league stage matches. Its only victory came against an inexperienced and unfancied Scotland.

On the other hand, Pakistan had won all its matches and already stormed into the Super Sixes with a quite brilliant bowling attack shining throughout the tournament and threatening every side with it’s variety and pace.

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