T20 World Cup 2024 – India vs Bangladesh : The clash between India and Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage left fans on the edge of their seats with its exhilarating moments and standout performances. Held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, this match was crucial for both teams aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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Dominant Batting Display by India
India, batting first after Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field, put up a formidable total of 196/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation was laid by an explosive opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who blazed 39 runs off just 22 balls. Though they couldn’t convert their starts into big scores, their aggressive intent set the tone for the innings.
The standout performance came from Hardik Pandya, who played a breathtaking unbeaten knock of 50 runs off just 27 balls. Pandya’s innings was filled with powerful strokes, including a crucial four off the last ball, which propelled India to a challenging total. Shivam Dube also made a significant contribution with 34 runs in 24 balls, stabilizing the middle order alongside Pandya.
Bangladesh’s Spirited Chase
Chasing a target of 197, Bangladesh started positively with Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan providing a quick start in the powerplay overs. Litton Das, in particular, looked threatening with a flurry of boundaries before being dismissed for a promising 40 off 31 balls. However, the rest of the Bangladesh batting lineup struggled to maintain the required run rate against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
Clinical Bowling by India
India’s bowling unit was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who once again proved his mettle with figures of 2/13 in his four overs. His ability to bowl tight lines and vary his pace continued to trouble the Bangladeshi batsmen. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick among the spinners, claiming 3 crucial wickets for just 19 runs, while Arshdeep Singh provided crucial breakthroughs with 2 wickets.
Key Moments
Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliant spell that kept Bangladesh in check during the middle overs. The catch by Suryakumar Yadav to dismiss Litton Das was another pivotal moment, shifting the momentum in India’s favor. Despite a few lapses in the field, India managed to maintain control over the game, restricting Bangladesh to 146/8 in their 20 overs.
India’s comprehensive victory by 50 runs over Bangladesh reaffirms their dominance in the tournament. With this win, India moves closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals, showcasing a balanced performance with both bat and ball. On the other hand, Bangladesh will need to regroup and address their batting vulnerabilities as they face an uphill task in their remaining matches.
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FAQ
Who won India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 match ?
India Wins by 50 Runs
