IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match Highlights: India defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs and go on top of the table in the Group 1 of the Super 8s, as the ‘Men in Blue’ outclassed and outwitted Bangla Tigers. It was a forgetful day for Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s side as with the defeat, they have almost been knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024 since they only have one match left to play and only an otherworldy miracle can see them through to the semi-finals.
Electing to bowl first, Bangladeshi bowlers did not do justice to their decision, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli provided the Indian side with a flying start. However, the pair could not convert their explosive start, as the Indian skipper fell prey to Bangladesh legend Shakib Al Hasan, as his slower one deceived Rohit Sharma and was caught by Jaker Ali.
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India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match Highlights— As It Happened
Virat Kohli looked set for a big score by failed to convert his start as he lost his wicket to Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan. After Kohli's wicket India suffered a big halt in their momentum, as Tanzim managed to dismiss two of the finest T20 batters of India inside one over, as Suryakumar Yadav went back to the pavilion the very next ball after hitting a six over.
However, Bangladesh could not hold the Indian batters from showcasing their ability, as half-century from vice-captain Hardik Pandya powered India to 196/5 in their 20 overs.
In reply, the opening pair of Bangladesh got off to a decent start but the start could not see a good conversion from the Bangladeshi openers, as Hardik Pandya provided India with the first breakthrough.
Another good bowling effort from the table-toppers brought an end to the slightest of chances Bangladesh had of any sort of a comeback, as they restricted Bangladesh to 146/8 in their 20 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, as he registered figures of 3/19 in his 4 overs, and was well-complemented by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, who grabbed two wicket apiece.
With the win, India are now on 4 points and are all but confirmed as semi-finalists.