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Mamata congratulates Indian cricket team

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IANS Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its 109-run victory over Bangladesh in the second World Cup quarter final in Melbourne.

"Two more matches to win. Congratulations India. Well played Bangladesh," Banerjee tweeted.

India put up a formidable 302 for six and then skittled out Bangladesh for 193 in 45 overs to march into the semi-final in style.

They will meet the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan quarter-final.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to Twitter to congratulate the squad.

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First Published: Mar 19 2015 | 7:24 PM IST

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