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| India continue their unbeaten streak with a 50-run win over Bangladesh // IMAGE - ICC |
In a crucial T20 World Cup encounter, India secured a comprehensive 50-run victory over Bangladesh, driven by standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.
Winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to field first, hoping to restrict India's formidable batting lineup. However, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli provided a solid foundation, adding 39 runs in 3.4 overs. Despite Kohli's departure for 37, contributions from Rishabh Pant (36) and Shivam Dube (34) set the stage for Hardik Pandya’s explosive 27-ball half-century, pushing India to a challenging total 196/5 in 20 overs.
In their reply, Bangladesh struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Bumrah's impeccable line and length earned him figures of 2/13, while Kuldeep Yadav's spin baffled the Bangladeshi batsmen, resulting in three crucial wickets. Despite a valiant effort from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 40 off 32 balls, Bangladesh fell significantly short, finishing 50 runs behind the target.
Match Summary !!
This victory not only underscores India’s dominance but also brings them closer to securing a spot in the semifinals. With Australia facing Afghanistan next, the outcome of that match will determine both teams' advancement in the tournament. India's all-round performance highlights their potential to be strong contenders for the T20 World Cup title.
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