5 instances where underdogs took over in style

#5 Men's cricket: Australia vs Bangladesh, 2005 NatWest series

When Mohammad Ashraful rose to the occasion at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

This was undoubtedly one of the most memorable victories ever for Bangladesh, and one of the biggest upsets the cricketing world has seen.

A true underdog story was witnessed by the world at Cardiff during the tri-series between Australia, England and Bangladesh in 2005. This win was special for Bangladesh because, at that time, they were considered as a feeble team. This win marked the beginning of the change in the Bangladesh cricket.

Batting first, Australia were 9/2 in 5.2 overs, but this team was no ordinary team. On a challenging track, Damien Martyn and Michael Clarke scored 77 and 54 respectively in the middle order. Bangladesh were given a target of 250 runs to win.

When it was their turn to bat, Bangladesh were 72/3 in 20.5 overs and Australia had managed to put a tight grip on their middle order. That is when a talented 21-year old youngster took charge, with a bat in his hand and determination in his mind. It was a man named Mohammad Ashraful.

Against a dangerous bowling attack consisting of Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath, Michael Kasprowicz and Brad Hogg, Ashraful gave Australia a hard time at Cardiff. He handled the bowling beautifully and he struck a sensible and fascinating century.

Ashraful weaved a 130-run partnership with Bangladeshi skipper Habibul Bashar who scored a fine knock of 47 runs. Down the order, Aftab Ahmad scored 21 quick runs and finished off the match with a six.

Bangladesh won by 5 wickets with 4 balls remaining to fashion a truly memorable day for cricket.