Brook hits unbeaten 102 from 84 balls
Thursday 18 January 2018 08:56, UK
Harry Brook hit the winning runs to bring up his century as England eased to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Under-19 World Cup.
Brook ended 102 not out off just 84 balls to help England chase down 175 in less than 30 overs, maintaining their 100 per cent record after two matches.
BANGLADESH v ENGLAND SCORECARD
Bangladesh had earlier slipped to 8-3 and 27-4, Ethan Bamber (3-19) claiming three wickets, before a half-century from Afif Hossain (63) relieved the pressure.
However, Hossain was eventually dismissed by off-spinner Euan Woods (3-26) and Bangladesh slumped to 175 all out in the final over.
England's chase did not get off to the best of starts as they lost both openers and man-of-the-match from their victory over Namibia, Will Jacks, inside the first 10 overs.
Woods (48no) joined Brook at the crease with the scoreboard reading 49-3 and a partnership of 128 for the fourth wicket ensured that, for the second game running, England cruised to victory with more than 20 overs remaining.
Brook's team now top Group C and, barring a heavy defeat to Canada in their final group match, will progress to the last eight of the competition.
Elsewhere in the group, Canada kept there slim hopes of a top-two finish alive with a four-wicket win over Namibia at Lincoln.
Akash Gill took 4-43 as Namibia were bowled out for 193 and after losing both openers early, half-centuries from captain Arslan Khan (72), Gill (52) and Kevin Singh (50no) saw Canada over the line with eight overs to spare.
