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England managed to bounce back in the Cricket World Cup with an impressive 137-run victory over Bangladesh. After a tough start with a defeat against New Zealand, this win was crucial for England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals.Dawid Malan's outstanding knock of 140 played a pivotal role as England set a formidable total of 364-9 in their 50 overs. Bangladesh fought hard but was eventually bowled out for 227 with 10 balls left. It was essential for England to not only win but also improve their net run-rate, making every run and wicket count in their quest to progress.
The opening partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Malan, who scored 52 and 140 respectively, set a solid foundation. Joe Root's contribution of 82 further strengthened England's position. However, the rest of the batting order struggled, and the team managed only 66 runs in the final 10 overs.
On the other hand, Bangladesh's opener Litton Das showcased an impressive performance, scoring 76 runs off 66 balls. Despite the efforts of Mushfigur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy, who scored 51 and 39 respectively, England's bowlers, led by Reece Topley and Chris Woakes, managed to take crucial wickets at regular intervals. Topley's figures of 4-43 and Woakes' 2-49 were instrumental in England's victory, solidifying their return to form in the tournament.