Antigua : India defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs at Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, Super 8 encounter.
With this win India almost confirm their place in Semi Final. They’ll officially qualify if Afghanistan lose against Australia today.
Defending 197 runs, Indian bowlers took wickets at regular intervals.
Kuldeep Yadav (3/19) destroyed Bangladeshi middle order , whereas, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh ended their score on 146-8 (20), falling short by 50 runs, getting knocked out of the tournament.
In 1st innings, batting 1st , Rohit Sharma (23) and Virat Kohli (37) took aggressive approach.
Risabh Pant (36), Shivam Dube (34) too played handy knocks.
Hardik Pandya (50*) turned the game in India’s favour , taking score to 196-5 (20).
Pandya clinched his 1st ICC Man of The Match award for his heroics.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Ind : 196-5 (20)
Hardik Pandya : 50* (27)
2nd Innings :
Ban : 146-8 (20)
Shanto : 40 (32)
Ind
Kuldeep Yadav : 3/19
Result : India win by 50 runs
