India Crushes Bangladesh by 50 Runs, Marches Towards Semis!

Electing to bat first, India got off to a flying start. They put up a mammoth total of 196 runs for the loss of just 5 wickets in their 20 overs. The key architect behind this impressive score was Hardik Pandya, who smashed a blistering 50 runs off a mere 27 balls! This knock displayed his power-hitting prowess and helped India set a daunting target for Bangladesh. The only bright spot in Bangladesh’s bowling attack was Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who managed to pick up 2 wickets while conceding just 32 runs in his 4 overs.

Chasing a challenging 197 for victory, Bangladesh’s batsmen found the going tough. The Indian bowling attack, known for its variations and yorkers, applied constant pressure. They picked up wickets at regular intervals, not allowing any Bangladeshi batsman to settle in and build a significant partnership. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the wrecker-in-chief for India, scalping 3 crucial wickets for just 19 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, ever the reliable paceman, chipped in with 2 wickets for a mere 13 runs. The rest of the Indian bowling attack also played their part, restricting Bangladesh to a paltry 146 runs in their 20 overs.

Highlights of the Match

• India’s highest Powerplay score in a T20 World Cup: They amassed a staggering 53 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the first 6 overs, surpassing their previous best against Pakistan.
• Hardik Pandya’s explosive knock: His 50 off 27 balls provided the much-needed impetus to India’s innings.
• Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling brilliance: He picked up 3 crucial wickets to dismantle the Bangladesh batting line-up.