Kyle Coetzer (above) contributed 31 while Preston Mommsen contributed 20, in the 50-run stand © Getty Images
Kyle Coetzer (above) contributed 31 while Preston Mommsen contributed 20, in the 50-run stand © Getty Images

Scotland batsmen, Kyle Coetzer and Preston Mommsen brought up the 50-run stand for the fourth wicket against Bangladesh in Pool A, match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday. Coetzer contributed 31 while Mommsen contributed 20, in the stand. Currently, Bangladesh are 175 for the loss of three wickets in 33 overs with Kyle Coetzer on 86 and Preston Mommsen on 21. Live updates: Bangladesh vs Scotland

Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first. South Asian minnows, Bangladesh, take on European minnows, Scotland in their Poll A, match 27 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday. This is an important game for Bangladesh as they would love a to register a win here and keep their hopes alive of making it to the quarter-finals. Live Scorecard: Bangladesh vs Scotland

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