India booked their semifinal berth in style after defeating Bangladesh by 28 runs in the 40th match of the ICC World Cup 2019. The Indian team came up with a complete performance to beat their neighbours. The Men in Blue posted a competitive score of 314 runs after Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat first at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave a great foundation to the team as the right-handers added 180 runs for the opening partnership. Both the openers were able to get off the blocks and scored runs at will.
India was too good.
Rohit Sharma was able to clean strike the ball as the right-hander batted at the top of his game. In fact, the right-hander had the rub of the green on his side as he was dropped by Tamim Iqbal when he was on nine runs.
Consequently, Rohit Sharma made sure that Bangladesh paid a hefty price for the bungled catch. Rohit Sharma timed the ball to perfection as he scored his fourth hundred of the World Cup but he was soon dismissed after completing his personal milestone. The right-hander failed to pick up the slower delivery from Soumya Sarkar. KL Rahul looked good and scored 77 runs but could not get to the hundred.
However, India could not add the finishing touches. MS Dhoni scored 35 whereas Pant smashed 48 but India finished at 314 when they looked set to reach 350.
On the other hand, Bangladesh required a big opening partnership if they had to chase down 315 runs. However, they could not get a big alliance as Tamim Iqbal chopped the ball back on to the stumps while facing Mohammed Shami.
Shakib Al Hasan once again scored a fine fifty but Bangladesh kept losing wickets. However, Mohammad Saifuddin and Sabbir Rahman refused to throw in the towel as they added a fine partnership.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Congratulations India on a well deserved win and cementing a place in the semi-finals. Bumrah was superb in the end but have to admire @BCBtigers for the magnificent spirit and fight they showed in the end. #IndvBan
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 2, 2019
Bumrah is a gun!
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) July 2, 2019
Congratulations Team India @BCCI for getting into semis… what a champion @Jaspritbumrah93 top stuff.. @hardikpandya7 great show with the ball. Keep the momentum guys ??
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 2, 2019
Quite the thriller, this one. A captivating game laced with a couple of high-quality knocks by our top order batsmen. Bowlers did their job well – picked wickets consistently and kept the pressure on. #INDVBAN #CWC19
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 2, 2019
Bumrah is 24 Carat Gold. Best gets defined in a different fashion everyday. He’s just toooo good. #CWC19 #IndvBan
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 2, 2019
Game. Set. Match. Jasprit Bumrah. I am married but can you?
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 2, 2019
Well, well. Bangladesh have made Bumrah swear after taking a wicket! That's a moral win for sure. 😀#INDvBAN
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) July 2, 2019
Bangladesh is running India close, even at 8 wickets down.. Good on them for fighting hard..imagine if Shakib hadn't gotten out #ICCCWC2019
— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) July 2, 2019
Bangladesh not surrendering easily. Fine contest it has been
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 2, 2019
Can’t understand this positive aggressive intent from Shabbir & Saifuddin. Asking rate is rising, they’re going to lose anyway, why not just nudge it around for one. They’re trying to bring the asking rate DOWN. Silly. #INDvBAN #CWC19
— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) July 2, 2019
Intent has got to be the most abused word in cricket. #IndvBan #CWC19
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) July 2, 2019
BUMRAH LITERALLY NO ONE WANTS YOU TO DIVE AROUND IN THE OUTFIELD AND STOP A BOUNDARY! #CWC19
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) July 2, 2019
The player of the tournament is finally dismissed and now it should be easy for India. But what an innings from @Sah75official!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) July 2, 2019
Shakib—The One Man Army. Haven’t got the support from the other end and it’s almost impossible to chase 315 against this Indian bowling attack alone. #IndvBan #CWC19
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 2, 2019
Considering how he’s been collared in past couple of over, Kohli must want to hide Shami. Considering India have played only 5 bowlers, how?!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 2, 2019
Our boy @RishabPant777 killed it at the field today. What a confident innings, excellent form! #INDvBAN #CWC2019
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 2, 2019
5th century in 15 World Cup innings for Rohit Sharma. Amazing hunger and consistency. #IndvBan
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 2, 2019
Bangladesh using Shakib Al Hasan in this worldcup. #IndvBan pic.twitter.com/3bAeRhXWXG
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 2, 2019
Very impressive tactics from Kohli. Excellent balance between defence and attack. #IndvBan #CWC19
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 2, 2019
That should be it. A fantastic innings from Shakib. He has had a tournament to remember but a big breakthrough for India to get him now. Hardik has got the key wickets for India #IndvBan
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 2, 2019
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We should work all our lives to have a spirit like hers.
Nobody will ask how much you have in your bank when you are 87.
But if you have this???? You’re LOADED!!!!#IndVBan #CWC2019 pic.twitter.com/ekjqTAvGaR— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) July 2, 2019
Indians to third umpire. #IndvBan pic.twitter.com/sspgY7hFE1
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 2, 2019
Final nail in the coffin. Three wickets for Pandya. Only about the margin of victory now…. #IndvBan #CWC19
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 2, 2019
When you fight with your gf
1. Beginning
2. End#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/pyzt5HKteY— Harshit (@Magic_Footwork) July 2, 2019
Pant on driving seat dhoni seating behind??#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/ukLHTAn6aP
— Sachin Suryavanshi (@sacheen1992) July 2, 2019
There's something about Mumbai Indians' coaching or team environment. Their players have grown exponentially. #IndvBan
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/RishabhhPande/status/1146103047669444610?s=20
Shakib Al Hasan was prepared for Bumrah, Shami and Bhuvi but Hardik Pandya came out of syllabus ? #INDvBAN #IndiaVsBangladesh
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) July 2, 2019
Hardik Pandya is the real '3D player' not Vijay Shankar ??#INDvBAN #INDvsBAN
— Khurram Siddiquee (@iamkhurrum12) July 2, 2019
India chipping away at the wickets. Mushfiq was a huge wicket. Pressure is shifting towards the batsmen and there could be an opportunity if the asking rate starts hovering around 8. Shakib the key.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 2, 2019
Flight is ready for Bangladesh and please take Pakistan also with you and save money #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/GFgk6dxzSS
— Raj-s (@RAJ202019) July 2, 2019
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