An inspired Indian team thumped Bangladesh by a convincing margin of 7 wickets to register their first win in Super 4 stage of Asia Cup. Bangladesh looked totally off-colour in the game and India made sure that they cross the final line without any hurdle.
Earlier in the match, India won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah again ran through the Bangladeshi top order, dismissing both the openers in course of 16 runs. The returning Ravindra Jadeja brought his experience into action and created a havoc in Bangladeshi middle-order. Struggling at 101/7 after the dismissal of Mosaddek Hossain(12), Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza(26) and Mehidy Hasan(42) stitched a 66-run partnership to take team’s total to 173/10 after 50 overs, which was never enough to challenge this Indian team which boast of a formidable batting unit.
Chasing a small target of 174 runs, Rohit Sharma(83*) and Shikhar Dhawan(40) gave a flying start to India after a 61-run stand for the first wicket. Ambati Rayudu(13) fell to Rubel Hossain courtesy of a brilliant review by wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim which brought MS Dhoni to the crease amid all the roar by the Indian fans in the stadium. Dhoni(33) found some form by adding 54 runs with Rohit Sharma to bring India close to victory before perishing to Mashrafe Mortaza.
Dinesh Karthik scored the winning runs for India to register a dominant victory over their neighbours from East.
Reactions
#rohit I love you ??
You won my heartThank you once again ??#MSDhoniAtNo4#AsiaCup2018 #INDvBAN
— ? MSDian ? Madhu ? (@madhu7781) September 21, 2018
अरे बांग्लादेशियों कम से कम इतना धन तो बना देते कि शर्मा जी के लड़के का भी शतक हो जाता ?
सभी देशवासियों को बहुत बहुत बधाईया ??
जय हिंद ????
भारत माता की जय ????#INDvBAN
— Kaneeka (@Kaneeka_) September 21, 2018
Sir Jadeja made a memorable comeback ??.I hope to see him in world Cup 2019 squad.. He’s the Matchwinner!!#AsiaCup2108 #INDvBAN
— Raja Hindustani (@ButMask) September 21, 2018
After today’s match 1 thing is sure Majority of people luv Ms dhoni Unconditionally ?✌……
During his whole innings crowd were chanting only one name …#Dhoni#INDvBAN #IndvsBan pic.twitter.com/07PdDjrd4u— 100rabh Dwivedi (@Dwivedi100rabh) September 21, 2018
@ImRo45 nudged #nagins ⚕️⚕️⚕️ Bangladesh bulled @mushfiqur15 now u can shout ?? #INDvBAN #AsiaCup2018 @BCCI
— PanduTheViratian (@smart_pandu9) September 21, 2018
Be It Selecting Sir Ravindra Jadeja Judging The Pitch Condition Or Promoting MS Dhoni To No. 4, Rohit Sharma Does Know Very Well How To Perfectly Utilise The Available Resouces. Great Skills To Have For A Great Captain. ??#INDvBAN #INDvsBAN #PAKvAFG
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) September 21, 2018
Dhoni promoted Rohit as an opner, and now Rohit promoted dhoni at no 4. Circle of life. #INDvBAN
— ANSHUMAN? (@RohitsAvenger) September 21, 2018
Thank u @ImRo45 once again for promoting Msd up the order. That expression by Rohit when Msd got out shows that even Rohit wanted Msd to finish it off in style? #INDvBAN
— JATIN (@Alias_jatin) September 21, 2018
Before and after #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/BVihIRqQ5F
— Saggy Aunt (@AuntyNational) September 21, 2018
India looks like a different level team until the openers contribute, the middle order may be exposed if the openers are out early
No swing so Happy Dhawan & Sharma
Pakistan again this Sunday#AsiaCup2018 #INDvBAN— Kushal Tak (@takkushal24) September 21, 2018
@imjadeja is Alive & Kicking. What a comeback.??#INDvBAN #AsiaCup2018 #Jadeja pic.twitter.com/S0cpUvmATO
— TARIQ SIDDIQUI (@Mahi_Siddiqui15) September 21, 2018
Dhoni Dhoni Dhoni Dhoni
chants again and always.
Wherever you go we will cheer for you our hero. #INDvBAN #Dhoni #TeamIndia— Tarun M (@itsmeTARUN7) September 21, 2018
I must agree Rohit Sharma turning out to be a good captain. ✌️ Bringing back Jadeja and Promoting MS to no 4, Being able to restrict Pakistan & Bangladesh under 200. Impressive!
Two big matches & he scored with bat as well. Captain leading from front.
#INDvBAN #AsiaCup2018— Rohit Patil (@imRohit_18) September 21, 2018
