The enthusiastic Bangladeshi fans who came in numbers at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata yesterday were in utter disbelief as the Tigers succumbed to a humiliating 87-run defeat against the Netherlands in the two sides’ sixth match of the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Travis Head’s rapid hundred trumped Rachin Ravindra’s gallant 116 as Australia survived late drama against New Zealand before winning the highest-scoring match in World Cup history by five runs to close in on a semifinal spot on Saturday.

After this chaotic buildup, Bangladesh have suffered in the tournament, losing five out of their six games so far. 

Chasing 230, Bangladesh got bundled out for a mere 142, suffering their fifth straight defeat in the tournament.

Pakistan narrowly lost by one wicket on Friday, their fourth straight defeat after two wins in six matches.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was booed by the fans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today after the match against the Netherlands after yet another disappointing innings in the ODI World Cup.

The left-hander missed Australia's first five matches in the tournament with a broken hand that delayed his arrival in India for the showpiece event.

"That was awesome. Sometimes I have to remember I'm out in the field, not a spectator. A fantastic game, they kept coming at us," said Australia skipper Pat Cummins.

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in a high-scoring World Cup thriller on Saturday.

Mahmudullah’s road to the World Cup was riddled with obstacles and the all-rounder is thankful that all his hard work ultimately paid off.

Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with a blistering century as he and fellow opener David Warner blitzed New Zealand on Saturday to help steer Australia to 388 all out.

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards scored his second fifty of the tournament to help his side post 229 in their World Cup encounter against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. 

The Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in their sixth World Cup fixture at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.

Australia’s returning opener Travis Head marked his World Cup debut with a remarkable 59-ball century against New Zealand in their World Cup encounter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala today.

David Warner and Travis Head both hit fifties as Australia raced to 118-0 off the first 10 overs in their World Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to field in their World Cup game against Australia at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala today.

The 31-year-old left-arm spinner has claimed 12 wickets in five matches so far to be one behind Adam Zampa of Australia.

Pakistan made a below-par 270 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium but fought back through their bowlers later, only to go down by a wicket in a thrilling contest.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have faced each other twice in ODIs. It’s a 1-1 head-to-head record as both teams have a solitary win. In World Cups, Bangladesh won the only meeting between the two sides in the 2011 edition of the tournament.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes Saturday's World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between "mates" as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase.