Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal says the players were having a good time at the lovely batting Nelson wicket against Scotland.
Published : 05 Mar 2015, 02:32 PM
The Tigers scored 322 for 4 to record a six-wicket victory in reply to Scotland's 318 for 8 at the Saxton Oval on Thursday.
The victory recorded their highest successful run-chase in ODIs and the second highest by any team in the World Cup, following Ireland's stunning chase against England in Bangalore in 2011.
"The coach said that we should bat like we're batting first and not to think about the total," Tamim Iqbal said of how they approached the run chase.
"We chased down a similar kind of score two or three years back against Zimbabwe and we batted in a similar way.
"So rather than thinking about the scoreboard , we were just enjoying the wicket.
Tamim anchored the Bangladesh innings with a brilliant 95-run knock.
"The wicket was fantastic and the outfield was really quick. So we didn't have to do too much because if we were timing the ball, then the ball was flying (and) that made it easy for us."
The victory left Bangladesh with five points in Pool A and they now head to Adelaide for a showdown with England, who have just two points.
Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza said Thursday's game has been 'a good preparation' for the next match against England at Adelaide and their final game against New Zealand.
"Our bowlers did not bowl well, but our batsmen got runs, especially with a big match coming up," Mortaza said.
"We will try our best against England, and if not them, then New Zealand definitely."