Williamson returns to help New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets at Cricket World Cup


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CHENNAI, India — Kane Williamson has scored 78 runs in his comeback from a long-term injury as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the Cricket World Cup. Williamson played his first match since April after a serious knee injury and reached his total off 107 balls as New Zealand made 248-2 to chase down Bangladesh's 245-9 with ease. It was the Black Caps' third straight win at the tournament and put them atop the points table with six points, following victories over England and the Netherlands.

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