India secured a 50-run victory and have almost secured their spot in the semifinals. Aaron Finch dismissed any hopes of chasing down the target during the innings break, and India’s professional performance validated his assessment. The target of 197 proved daunting from the start, especially after a crucial powerplay. Bangladesh struggled to accelerate, particularly against India’s spinners once the ball lost its hardness. Shanto showed resistance briefly, hitting a couple of sixes off Hardik Pandya, but India maintained control over the required run rate. Kuldeep Yadav delivered an exceptional spell, supported by disciplined performances from other bowlers. India’s fielding was sharp with crucial catches and solid ground fielding. Bumrah continued to impress, highlighting India’s balanced strength in these conditions.
Brief Summary for First India:
India reached 50/1 in 5.5 overs during the mandatory power play (1-6) and progressed to 54/1 by that stage.
At the drinks break, India were 83/3 after 10 overs.
India reached 100/3 in 11.2 overs.- The score moved to 150/4 by the 16.4 over mark.
The fifth-wicket partnership between Shivam Dube (31) and Hardik Pandya (20) reached 50 runs off 33 balls.
Hardik Pandya completed his T20 half-century, scoring 50 runs off 27 balls with four boundaries and three sixes.
India concluded their innings at 196/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Brief summer for Second Inning:
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh were 42/1
Bangladesh reached 50/1 in 7.5 overs- Referral 1 (9.4 overs): Taijul Islam’s LBW appeal against IND was unsuccessful (IND: 2, BAN: 1)
Bangladesh were 66/2 when Taijul Hasan was dismissed LBW by Kuldeep Yadav, scoring 29 runs off 31 balls
Drinks break: Bangladesh were 67/2 after 10 overs- Referral 2 (11.1 overs): Towhid Hridoy’s LBW appeal against IND was unsuccessful (IND: 2, BAN: 0)
Bangladesh were 76/3 when Towhid Hridoy was dismissed LBW by Kuldeep Yadav, scoring 4 runs off 6 balls
Bangladesh reached 100/4 in 14 overs
Bangladesh reached 110/5 in 16 overs
Bangladesh lost the match by 50 runs
Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya