After registering yet another comfortable victory over Bangladesh, stand-in Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is hoping to continue the same performance in Sunday's Super Four Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Continuing his sublime form in the tournament, Rohit Sharma carried the bat against Bangladesh and ended up scoring unbeaten 83 off 104 deliveries. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja, who returned to India’s ODI side after 14 months, picked up a four-wicket haul to set up a seven-wicket win in their opening Super Four match Friday.
“It was a clinical performance from the start. We bowled very well and we always knew it was going to be better batting under the lights. Very good from everyone. It was important on a pitch like that to rotate the bowlers and now allow the batsmen to settle,” Rohit said at the presentation ceremony.
India bowled out Bangladesh, who batted first, for a paltry 173, and then chased down the target with plenty to spare.
India's bowling show was led by left-arm spinner Jadeja, who was making a comeback to the one-day team after more than a year.
“We wanted to rotate the bowlers in shorter spells. It was a challenge for us, but I think they responded well. We always knew if we stuck to tight lines, the wickets would come. Jadeja, playing an ODI after a long time, to come out and bowl like that was a great effort from him. Great effort from everyone, I don't want to single out anyone,” said Rohit, who scored an unbeaten 83.
India next play against traditional rivals Pakistan, having already beaten them in the group stage. Rohit said, "When everything goes to plan, it looks easy. We will go back and recover and come back fresh against Pakistan and try to replicate this performance."