Bangladesh put up a target of 266 runs to chase for India in the final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Despite historical Indian dominance, Bangladesh’s recent victories have fueled the rivalry, notably in the 2007 World Cup and 2012 Asia Cup. While Bangladesh seeks to further prove itself, India rested rest key players with their final spot secured.
Rohith Sharma won the toss and requested Bangladesh to bat first,
Mohammed Sami and Shardul Tarkur ripped through the Bangladesh fron line batting ordre and reduced them 28 for three in 5.4 overs.
Bangladesh skipper tried to consolidate the inning with Mehodi Hassan but Hassan departed for 13 when the total score was 59 leaving Bangladesh in all sorts of trouble. Nevertheless Towhid Hrodoy gave his skipper support he required by putting up 101 run partnership for the fifth wicket before skipper was bowled out for well compiled 80. total score read as 160 for 5.
Bangladesh lost two quick wickets. within two runs as S Al Hasan and Samim Hossain got out shapely.
Set batter Towhid Hridoy departed for well compiled 54 runs and Bangladesh reduced for 197/7.
The tail enders saw Bangladesh passing 250 mark
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