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Bangladesh chase down record total against Scotland
Nelson: Bangladesh performed as a batting unit to hunt down an imposing 319-run target set by minnows Scotland in a World Cup Pool A encounter at the Saxton Oval here on Thursday.
By virtue of the win, the youngest Test-playing nation achieved two unique feats — their highest successful One-Day International (ODI) chase and the second-highest successful run-chase in World Cups after Ireland stunned England by chasing down 329 in Bengaluru in 2011.
A splendid century by man-of-the-match Kyle Coetzer (156) helped Scotland post an imposing total of 318/8. But Scottish bowlers failed to back their batsmen and leaked runs to hand Bangladesh a relatively comfortable six-wicket win with 11 balls to spare.
Though they lost Soumya Sarkar (2) early in the second over, Tamim Iqbal (95) and Mahmudullah (62) scored Bangladesh’s highest World Cup stand of 139 runs for the second wicket to set themselves up.
After Mahmudullah got out after scoring his 12th ODI half-century, wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim (60) joined hands with Tamim, whose 100-ball 95 became the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi in World Cups, to see Bangladesh cross the 200-run mark with relative ease in the 32nd over.
When the duo got out, it was top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (52 not out) and Sabbir Rahman (42) who stuck it out in the middle to score an unbeaten 75-run fifth-wicket stand, easily seeing off a Bangladeshi victory.
Coetzer’s second ODI century, and the first against a Test playing country, is also a first by a Scot in World Cups. The highest score by a batsman from an Associate team helped the minnows put up the second highest team total for an Associate member at the quadrennial event.
Scotland did not start well after being put in to bat, losing two wickets in the first 10 overs. However, two important partnerships thereon helped create the platform for them to post the 300-plus score.
A 78-run third-wicket partnership between Coetzer and Matt Machan (35) and a fourth-wicket stand of 141 between Coetzer and skipper Preston Mommsen (39) guided Scotland.
Opener Coetzer produced the innings of his life, smashing 156 off 134 balls to give the non-Test playing nation a chance to earn their first win against Bangladesh in four meetings and also their first World Cup win.
Pacer Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, picking 3/43, while spinner Nassir Hossain clinched 2/32.
The win helped Bangladesh consolidate fourth position in the seven-team standings while Scots slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat from as many matches in the World Cup.
Brief scores: Scotland 318/8 in 50 overs (Kyle Coetzer 156, Preston Mommsen 39; Taskin Ahmed 3-43, Nasir Hossain 2-32) vs Bangladesh 322/4 in 48.1 overs (Tamim Iqbal 95, Mahmudullah 62, Mushfiqur Rahim 60; Josh Davey 2-68).
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.