India Beats Bangladesh by 50 Runs in ICC T20 World Cup
Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav Shine in Victory
St John’s, Antigua, June 22: India moved closer to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup by defeating Bangladesh by 50 runs in a thrilling match. Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance and Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive bowling were the highlights of the game.
India’s Batting Performance
India batted first and scored 196/5 in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya was the star with an unbeaten 50 runs off 27 balls, including four fours and three sixes. Virat Kohli contributed 37 runs, while Rishabh Pant added 36 runs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took two wickets each for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Run Chase
Chasing 197 runs, Bangladesh started well with Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das. However, Hardik Pandya dismissed Litton for 13 runs. Kuldeep Yadav then took three crucial wickets, including the key dismissals of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib al Hasan. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh also bowled effectively, taking two wickets each. Bangladesh ended their innings at 146/8 in 20 overs.
Key Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 50* runs, 1 wicket |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 wickets for 19 runs |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 wickets for 13 runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 wickets for 30 runs |
India now leads Group 1 with two wins and will face Australia next. Bangladesh, with two losses, is out of the semifinal race.
