India won the fourth consecutive match by defeating Bangladesh, Kohli’s century stole the show
The 17th match of the World Cup 2023 was played between India and Bangladesh. Where, while batting first, Bangladesh had given the target of 257 runs to Team India. In reply, Team India achieved this target in just 41.3 overs and won the match by 7 wickets. The heroes of this victory were Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who, with their brilliant innings, played an important role in helping Team India cross the target.
Team India won the match by 7 wickets
Chasing the target of 257 runs given by Bangladesh, the Indian team made a good partnership for the first wicket. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill made a partnership of 88 runs for the first wicket. Rohit was about to complete his fifty, when Hasan Mahmood sent the hitman back to the pavilion at 48(40). After this, Shubman Gill scored his first fifty in the World Cup and returned to the pavilion after scoring 53 runs. Shreyas Iyer returned to the pavilion on the score of 19.
But, Virat Kohli batted brilliantly and by hitting a six in the end, he not only took Team India beyond the target for victory but also completed his 48th ODI century. This century of Virat is being appreciated a lot all around. Virat returned unbeaten on 103* runs after hitting 6 fours and 4 sixes in 97 balls. From the other end, KL Rahul also returned unbeaten to the pavilion on the score of 34*.
Bangladesh had given the target of 257 runs
Shakib Al Hasan was not available for selection in the match being played with India. In such a situation, Nazmul Hussain Santo took command of the team and after winning the toss, decided to bowl first. The Bangladeshi team, which came to bat first, made a wonderful start. Tanjid Hasan and Liton Das made a partnership of 93 runs for the first wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav did the work of breaking this partnership and giving India its first success. When he returned Hasan to the pavilion on the score of 51(43). After this, Captain Santo was out on only 8 (17) runs. Mehndi Hasan Mirz was out on 3, Towhid Hridoy on 16(35), Mushtafizur Rahim on 38(46), Najul Ahmed on 14(18). The biggest innings for Bangladesh was played by Liton Das (66), who was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. In the end, Shoriful Islam returned unbeaten on the score of 7 and Mustafizur Rahman on 1.
