In a sport that had already slipped out of attain for Bangladesh, the match supplied an exciting end with Virat Kohli attaining a well-deserved century. India’s dominance continued, making them one in every of solely two groups, alongside New Zealand, to preserve an ideal file within the match.
Despite a promising begin with the bat, Bangladesh faltered and managed solely 256 runs. The Indian bowlers conceded runs early within the sport, making the goal look simply attainable. However, they did choose up essential wickets within the center section. Mehidy Hasan, filling in for Shakib Al Hasan, did an admirable job because the lead spinner. Hasan Mahmud’s aggressive strategy paid off, though it got here on the price of being costly, as he claimed the wicket of the Indian skipper. Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman confronted comparable challenges with their costly spells.
Bangladesh wants to regroup rapidly if they want to salvage their marketing campaign. Otherwise, their World Cup journey may come to an abrupt finish.