Reece Topley records England's best WC figures versus Bangladesh
Defending champions England have defeated Bangladesh by 137 runs to get their first win in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. While several batters enjoyed a gala time at the office, Reece Topley made the ball talk and claimed four wickets. He became the first England bowler to claim a WC four-fer against the Tigers. Here we look at his stats.
A fiery spell from Topley
Chasing 365, the Tigers were reduced to 3/26. He dismissed Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto off successive deliveries in his first over. Shakib Al Hasan was his other victim in the powerplay overs. The left-arm pacer then got the better of Mushfiqur Rahim (51) to complete his four-fer. Standing in his maiden WC match, he claimed 4/43 in 10 overs.
A look at the career stats of Topley
In an ODI career spanning over eight years, Topley has represented England 27 times. The tall seamer has taken 41 wickets at a remarkable average of 25.29 as of now. The tally includes two four-wicket hauls and a five-for. His economy rate in the format reads 5.18. His 6/24 against India last year are the best ODI figures by an England bowler.
How did the game pan out?
Batting first in Dharamsala, England were off to a flying start as openers Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan attacked bowlers from the outset. While Joe Root and Bairstow scored fifties, Malan made 140. As a result, England posted 364/9. In reply, Topley reduced them to 26/3. Though Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim scored valiant fifties, the Tigers were eventually folded for 227.
