Team India took another massive step towards bagging a semi-final spot as they beat Bangladesh by 50 runs in the Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup 2024 in Antigua. The Men in Blue delivered another collective performance to outclass Bangladesh, who were set a steep 197 to chase down, but were nowhere near it.
IND vs BAN Brief Preview:
Get ready for an exciting showdown as undefeated India takes on a struggling Bangladesh in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup this Saturday. The long-standing rivalry between these teams adds an extra layer of intrigue, with both sides eager for their batting stars to shine.
While India has historically had the upper hand in their matchups, Bangladesh has proven they can be tough competitors. Rohit Sharma and his squad know they can't afford to underestimate their opponents.
Live Updates:
9.35 pm - Mid-Innings Update: India have finished strong once again and posted a total of 196 for 5 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first by Bangladesh. Hardik Pandya top-scored with 50 not out while Shivam Dube clobbered 34 runs to help the Men in Blue post the highest T20I total in Antigua. Tanzim Hasan and Rishad Hossain bagged a couple of wickets each for Bangladesh.
9.17 pm - WICKET! Shivam Dube b Rishad 34 (24 balls)
8.55 pm - WICKET! Rishabh Pant c Ranzim b Rishad 36 (24 balls)
8.34 pm - WICKET! Virat Kohli b Tanzim 37 (28 balls)
8.14 pm - WICKET! Rohit Sharma c Jaker Ali b Shakib 23 (11 balls)
7.35 pm - Here are the Playing XIs for both teams
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
7.30 pm - Bangladesh captain Najmul Shanto wins the toss and elects to bowl first against an unchanged Team India.
The rivalry extends beyond the cricket field, with past tensions over India's financial influence in the sport. However, India's main focus remains on their World Cup campaign, aiming to secure the trophy.
As one of the favorites to win, India is determined to maintain their winning streak in the Caribbean. A strong performance against Bangladesh will be crucial in their quest for the title.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar
