India vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup Blog: India Beat Bangladesh by 5 Runs
India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup Match Live Updates: India defeated Bangladesh by five runs.
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India defeated Bangladesh by 5 runs in both teams' fourth Group 2 match of the Men's ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
After being asked to bat first, India scored 184/6, courtesy of fifties from Virat Kohli (64 not out) and KL Rahul (50).
Chasing 151 in 16 overs in a rain-affected game, Bangladesh scored 145/6.
With this win, India claimed pole position in Group 2 standings, and are now all but through to the semi-finals.
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India vs Bangladesh Live: Both Teams Eyeing Crucial Third Victory
India had a good start to their campaign, as they got the better of Pakistan by four wickets in their first match. In their second match, which was against the Netherlands, Rohit Sharma’s men enjoyed a comfortable 56-run triumph. However, their winning juggernaut came to a halt in their last game, where South Africa handed them a five-wicket defeat.
Bangladesh had to work harder than they would have liked to in their opening fixture against the Netherlands, but ultimately managed to secure a 9-run victory. The second match against South Africa saw the Tigers succumbing to a massive 104-run defeat, but Shakib Al Hasan’s boys made a comeback in their previous outing, where they defeated Zimbabwe by 3 runs.
Ind vs Ban Live: Positive News on Weather Front
After a rainy Monday at Adelaide, there were concerns regarding this fixture. However, it seems we will have a full-length match without any interruptions.
Currently, it is sunny at Adelaide with the Netherlands and Zimbabwe competing in a game. The chances of rain increase in a few hours, but remain under 25%.
Fans can expect a full-length match without the interruption of rain.
(Photo: Weather.com)
India vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh to Bowl First
The news from Adelaide Oval is that Bangladesh skipper, Shakib Al Hasan has won the flip of the coin, and has opted to bowl first.
Explaining his decision, Shakib said "We don't know what is a good score on this wicket. The conditions are also overcast."
Indian captain Rohit Sharma, on the contrary, mentioned that he would have opted to bat first in any case. "Runs on the board would matter. We would have looked to bat first," the opening batter stated.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Playing XIs
Both teams have made one change to their playing XIs. For India, Axar Patel is back in the team in Deepak Hooda's place. As for Bangladesh, they have fielded an extra bowler in Shoriful Islam, with Soumya Sarkar making way.
India Playing XI: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mosaddek Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed.
India vs Bangladesh: 1 Run From Over 1
Speedster Taskin Ahmed was handed the bowl for the first over, and his six deliveries made it clear the pacers will get purchase on this track. Only one run came from the over.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Six From Rahul
The second over was much better than the first from the Indian perspective. Nine runs came from the over, including a six from KL Rahul's bat.
India are 10/0 after 2 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Rohit Survives
For the second time in as many matches, luck is shining bright. The Indian skipper should have been back in the pavilion by now, but Hasan Mahmud dropped a dolly at deep backward.
India are 11/0 after three overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Mahmud's Redemption, Rohit's Departure
An eventful over comes to an end. Hasan Mahmud, who dropped Rohit Sharma's catch in only the last over, was handed the ball and he redeemed himself by picking the wicket of the Indian skipper.
However, KL Rahul did not let the dismissal affect the Indian team, as he then struck a four and a six.
India vs Bangladesh: Two Fours From Kohli
Taskin Ahmed's third over yielded four dot deliveries and a couple of boundaries - both of which came from Virat Kohli's willow. India are 30/1 after five overs.
India vs Bangladesh: India Score 37 in Powerplay
Mustafizur Rahman came to bowl the last over of the powerplay and conceded 7 runs, with Virat Kohli hitting yet another boundary. India are 37/1 after six overs.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Taskin's Fine Spell Ends
Shakib Al Hasan decided to bowl out Taskin Ahmed's quota, and the pacer has ended his spell brilliantly - by conceding only five runs in his last over.
At the end of 7 overs, India are 42/1.
India vs Bangladesh: Poor First Over From Shakib
Bangladeshi skipper Shakib Al Hasan came to bowl the eighth over, but he could not produce the result he would have wanted. 10 runs came from the over, including a four from KL Rahul's bat.
India are 52/1 after 8 overs.
India vs Bangladesh Live: V-I-N-T-A-G-E KL!
What a fantastic over for India! KL Rahul smashed Shoriful Islam for a couple of sixes and a four, as the ninth over of the game yielded 24 runs.
India are 76/1 after 9 overs.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Shakib Does the Trick, Rahul Departs
KL Rahul brought up a much-needed half-century in the first ball of Shakib Al Hasan's second over, but the Bangladeshi skipper had the last laugh as he dismissed the opener in the very next delivery.
India are 86/2 after 10 overs.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Six Runs From Mustafizur's Over
Nothing much to report on the 11th over of the innings. Mustafizur Rahman was re-introduced in the attack, and without taking any avoidable risks, Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli accumulated six runs.
India vs Bangladesh: Another Dropped Catch!
Shakib Al Hasan looks disappointed, and he has every right to. The Bangladeshi skipper should have had his second wicket in the form of Suryakumar Yadav, but Mustafizur Rahman fumbled a catching opportunity.
India are 101/2 after 12 overs.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Surya On Fire
Bangladesh were not punished for Rohit Sharma's dropped catch, but it seemed Suryakumar Yadav's drop might haunt them. The batter struck three boundaries in the 13th over, taking India's total to 116/3.
India vs Bangladesh: Surya Departs
We might have jinxed it after all, as Suryakumar Yadav is going back to the pavilion. Trying to cut a Shakib Al Hasan delivery, he ended up exposing his stumps to the wily old fox.
India are 119/3 after 14 overs.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Kohli Keeps Scoreboard Ticking
Virat Kohli is ensuring the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav does not have any influence over India's run rate. Mustafizur Rahman's third over yielded 11 runs, taking India's score to 130/3.
India vs Bangladesh: Hardik Departs
Hasan Mahmud has produced the carbon copy of Rohit Sharma's dismissal. Same bowler, same fielder, same type of dismissal, with Hardik Pandya being the batter this time around.
India are 140/4 after 16 overs.
Ind vs Ban Live Score: Fifty for Kohli, DK Out
Everything is happening here at the Adelaide Oval. At first, Virat Kohli brought up his third consecutive half-century in this tournament, but the over ended with Dinesh Karthik getting run out.
India are 150/5 after 17 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Fine End to Mustafizur’s Spell
Mustafizur Rahman has not looked in his usual element today, but he ended his spell on a fine note - conceding only seven runs in his last over.
India are 157/5 after 18 overs, with a couple of overs remaining in the inning.
Ind vs Ban Live: The King Kohli Show Continues
The Indian fans have once again been blessed with a new episode of the King Kohli show. With the help of a four and a delightful six from his bat, India accumulated 13 runs from the penultimate over.
At the end of 19 overs, India are 170/6.
India vs Bangladesh: Late Ashwin Cameo Helps India Post 184/6
Ravichandran Ashwin also joined the party at the very last over to hit a four and a brilliant six off Shoriful Islam's over. Thanks to his cameo, India have managed to put up a score of 184/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
A target of 185 will be difficult for Bangladesh to chase down. Never say never in cricket, but very certainly, it is advantage India.
India vs Bangladesh: Bhuvneshwar Bowls a Tight First Over
As usual, Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened the Indian attack by bowling the first over. The experinced seamer gave away just two runs.
India vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh Survives Early Scare
India would have claimed their first wicket, had not Litton Das's nick of Arshdeep Singh bounced just ahead of wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik. The soft-signal was not out but the umpires went upstairs and the review showed that Litton was safe.
It was an expensive over from Arshdeep, nonetheless, with 12 coming off it.
India vs Bangladesh: Karthik Drops a Chance
Litton survives another scare as wicket-keeper Karthik drops a chance of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's over. A thick edge from Litton as Karthik throws himself to his right, arms outstretched, but to no gain as he just manages to get his fingertips to it.
It turned out to be another expensive over from India as 16 came off it.
Bangladesh 30/0 after 3 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Shami Comes Into the Attack
Mohammed Shami comes into the attack for India replacing Arshdeep and bowls a good over, conceding just five runs.
Bangladesh 35/0 after 4 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Litton Continues His Onslaught
An excellent scoop shot over fine leg from Litton is the highlight of the over from Bhuvneshwar as he races to 41 off just 19 balls.
Bangladesh 44/0 after 5 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Quick Fifty for Litton
Litton seems to be in fine touch as he reaches his fifty off just 21 deliveries. An expensive over from Shami who concedes 16 runs off it as Bangladesh looks in total control.
Bangladesh 60/0 after 6 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Change of Tactics from Rohit
The Indian skipper Rohit Shrama brings Axar Patel into the attack to stop the Bangladesh run flow and it seemed to be a good decision as just six runs come off the left-arm spinner's over.
Bangladesh 66/0 after 7 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Rain Disrupts Play
With Bangladesh at 66/0, players are taken off the field as it's now pouring over the Adelaide Oval.
Bangladesh are ahead by 17 runs on Duckworth Lewis, if the rain doesn't stop. However, the forecast says these are just passing showers.
India vs Bangladesh: 12 Minutes Away From Losing Overs
It's still raining at Adelaide Oval but it seems to be a passing shower according to the weather radar. Commentator, Harsha Bhogle has mentioned that 12 minutes is still left on the clock until overs will be lost from the match.
India vs Bangladesh: Covers Coming Off
Though it is still drizzling, the covers have started to come off and play could resume in a few minutes.
India vs Bangladesh: Match Past Cut-off Time
The cut-off time for losing overs has passed. It continues to drizzle though the covers are off. The Indian fans will be hopeful that not many overs will be lost in the match as Bangladesh are 17 runs ahead on Duckworth Lewis.
India vs Bangladesh: Umpires Out in the Middle
The last cover on the pitch has been removed as a loud cheer erupts from the stadium. The umpires are in the middle and are having a discussion.
India vs Bangladesh: Match to Resume in 10 Minutes
The match will resume in 10 minutes and has been reduced to 16 overs. Bangladesh require another 85 runs from nine overs according to the updated scores to win the encounter.
India vs Bangladesh: Litton Departs After a Direct Hit from Rahul
Litton Das's brilliant innings came to end following a direct hit from KL Rahul at the non-striker's end off Ravichandran Ashwin's over. The Bangladesh opener departs after making 60 off just 27 balls as India starts well after rain plays spoilsport at Adelaide.
Bangladesh 74/1 after 8 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Hardik Bowls His First Over
Nine runs comes off Hardik Pandya's first over of the match as Najmul Hossain Shanto dispatches the Indian all-rounder for a six over fine leg.
Bangladesh 84/1 after 9 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Shami Strikes
India lifted their game once again, picking the wicket of Shanto (21 off 25 balls). The Bangladesh opener tried to slog Shami over the covers but ended up finding Suryakumar Yadav at long on. The Indian seamer bowled an excellent over conceding just four runs and taking a wicket.
Bangladesh 88/2 after 10 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Shakib Steps Up
Skipper Shakib Al Hasan steps up for Bangladesh by playing some smart cricket as he makes good use of the field to hit two back-to-back boundaries against Ashwin.
There was a chance for another wicket after Afif Hossain tried to reverse sweep the Indian bowler. However, Afif's top edge just falls a little ahead of a diving Rohit Sharma.
Bangladesh 99/2 after 11 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: Big Blow For Bangladesh As 2 Wickets Fall
The pressure is once again on Bangladesh as they lose Afif (3 off 5 balls) off Arshdeep's first delivery. Afif's slog is mistimed as Suryakumar takes a well-judged catch running in from the deep.
Ind vs Ban Live: Bangladesh in Deep Trouble
Is this curtains for Bangladesh?
Fantastic over from Hardik Pandya, as he picked up two crucial wickets of Yasir Ali and Mossadek Hossain. Bangladesh are now 112/6 at the end of 13 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: 12 Runs From Arshdeep's Over
Nurul Hasan Sohan is trying his best to keep his team in the game, but will best prove to be enough? Bangladesh accumulate 12 runs from the 14th over.
At the end of 14 overs, Bangladesh are 120/6.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score: 20 Needed in Last Over
We go into the last over!
Taskin Ahmed did well to hit a four and a six off Hardik Pandya's bowling in the penultimate over, but only a solitary run came from the other four deliveries.
Bangladesh are 131/6 after 15 overs.
India vs Bangladesh: India Win by 5 Runs
Victorious!
Three victories in four matches for Indian team, as they have handed Bangladesh a five-run defeat here at the Adelaide Oval. Arshdeep Singh had 20 runs to defend in the last over, and he prove to be successful, conceding 14 runs.
For Bangladesh, this is a heartbreaking defeat, as they truly were dominating the game at one stage.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score: India Claim Pole Position
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, T20 World Cup 2022 IND vs BAN Cricket Match Score: India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in their fourth Group 2 match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. After being asked to bat first at the Adelaide Oval, India scored 184/6, courtesy of half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.
Bangladesh had a good start with the bat, but the match was reduced to 16 overs following rain interruption. It proved to be the turning point in the contest, as defending a revised target of 151 runs, the Indian bowlers looked in fine form as Bangladesh could only muster 145/6.
With this victory, India have claimed the top position in the Group 2 standings. While their qualification for the semi-finals is not mathematically official yet, they are all but through to the next round. Bangladesh, however, are not out of the equation yet.
2022 T20 World Cup Group 2 standings after India's victory over Bangladesh
(Graphic: The Quint)