Chasing just 144 to win the Super Eights match at the Kensington Oval, England looked desperately out of form and at one stage threatened to be undone by Bangladesh's spin attack who had already stunned South Africa last week.

Sajid Mahmood (3-27) and Monty Panesar (3-25) saw Bangladesh bundled out for just 143 but they then found batting tough against quality spin from Abdur Razzak (2-30) and Mohammad Rafique (2-33) before wrapping up the victory after 44.5 overs.

From a well-set 70-2, Razzak started the mini-slide by dismissing Vaughan (30) and Kevin Pietersen (10) in successive overs.

Andrew Flintoff (23) hit three boundaries during his brief stay but Rafique accounted for the all-rounder and Ravi Bopara (nought) in his sixth over to leave England reeling at 110-6 with 34 still needed for victory.

However, Paul Collingwood (23) and Paul Nixon (20) held their nerve during their unbroken 37-run seventh wicket stand to ensure victory.

"We bowled really well. (Sajid) Mahmood was outstanding with the new ball but Bangladesh are a good team. They beat South Africa and beat India earlier in the tournament. They are a hard team to beat," said Vaughan.

"We have got areas to improve on but we have had a good look at the ground now going into the South Africa game and have more knowledge of the wicket.

"Full credit to their bowlers but the important thing was we got over the line and it sets up a big game against South Africa, which looks like being a quarterfinal."

England now have four points but still need to beat South Africa here on Tuesday as well as West Indies on April 21 if they are to have any hope of making the semifinals after a lacklustre campaign.

Defeat virtually ended Bangladesh's chances of reaching the last four but captain Habibul Bashar said he was proud of his team who were not expected to reach the second round.

"We didn't know how many to score here. We were maybe 60 or 70 short but I am happy with the way the boys fought back," he said.

"We lost too many early wickets. We still have two games left and hopefully we can push them. I am happy with the way the team is going but we need to be more consistent."

Mahmood was named man of the match for his three-wicket burst.

"I really enjoyed bowling on a quick wicket," said Mahmood. "It was bouncier."