Leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered stellar performances as India secured a complete 50-run victory over Bangladesh, shifting them nearer to a semi-final berth on the T20 World Cup on Saturday.
Chasing a goal of 197, Bangladesh struggled towards India’s formidable bowling assault, shedding three of their high 5 batsmen to Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep’s spectacular spell noticed him declare the wickets of Tanzid Hasan (29), Towhid Hridoy (4), and Shakib Al Hasan (11), ending with figures of 3-19 from his 4 overs.
Pandya, who contributed considerably with the bat, initiated Bangladesh’s downfall by dismissing opener Liton Das (13), who was caught after making an attempt a dangerous shot. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto offered some resistance with a 32-ball 40 however fell to Jasprit Bumrah, successfully ending Bangladesh’s hopes.
Bumrah additional dismantled Bangladesh’s batting line-up, taking 2-13 in his 4 overs, together with the wicket of Rishad Hossain after a short 24-run cameo. Bangladesh concluded their innings at 146-8 in 20 overs.
India’s dominant batting efficiency
Batting first, India set a formidable whole of 196-6, with 5 of their high six batsmen reaching double figures. Pandya top-scored with an undefeated 50 off simply 27 balls, that includes 4 boundaries and three sixes.
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India began sturdy, reaching 71-1 in seven overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma contributed a speedy 23, whereas Virat Kohli achieved his tournament-best rating of 37 off 28 balls, together with one 4 and three sixes. Suryakumar Yadav, who had scored back-to-back fifties in his earlier innings, managed solely six runs earlier than falling to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who additionally dismissed Kohli in the identical over.
Rishabh Pant added a brisk 36 off 24 balls, and Shivam Dube chipped in with 34, together with three sixes.
India, with two wins from two Tremendous Eight video games, are on the verge of securing a semi-final spot. Their qualification could possibly be confirmed if Australia defeats Afghanistan afterward Saturday, guaranteeing each India and Australia advance to the final 4 from Group 1.
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India’s victory over Bangladesh continues their dominance in T20 World Cup clashes towards the Tigers, taking their head-to-head document to 13-1. This win follows India’s 47-run victory over Afghanistan of their Tremendous Eight opener in Bridgetown, whereas Bangladesh had earlier misplaced to Australia by 28 runs in a rain-affected match in Antigua.
