ICC CWC 19 highlights: India beat Bangladesh by 28 runs; qualify for semis

Rohit Sharma continued his dream run with a record equalling fourth century but the Indian innings once again lacked the final flourish.

3:05 PM

Over 1; Rohit smashes SIX

Over Summary: 0 1 Wd 0 6 0 2   ; India: 10-0

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are at the crease. Rahul is on strike. Mashrafe Mortaza opens the attack

 

Ball 6: Rohit flicks towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

 

Ball 5: DOT

 

Ball 4: A short of length delivery and Rohit pulls powerfully towards square leg for SIX. 

Ball 3: Rohit remain on backfoot and punches towards cover for no run. 
 

Ball 3: WIDE

 

Ball 2: Rahul works towards square leg for a single. 

 

Ball 1: Rahul defends the first ball

2:49 PM

Key batsman for Bangladesh

Soumya Sarkar

Of late, the left-handed batsman has been in exceptional form for Bangladesh. The opener has provided quickfire start to the team. He along with Tamim Iqbal has provided the team with a solid foundation. Sarkar scored 42 runs off just 30 balls in Bangladesh's first match against South Africa in the World Cup. The 26-year-old has become a lynchpin of the team and the side's hopes will rely on him in the match against India too. He also has three wickets under his name.

2:47 PM

Match officials for today's match

Umpires: Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Marais Erasmus, Aleem Dar, Handunnettige Dharmasena

Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

2:37 PM

Bangladesh playing 11

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Liton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

2:37 PM

India playing 11

India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni(w), Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah

2:34 PM

TOSS ALERT: Bangladesh to bowl

India captain Virat Kohli win the toss and elect to bat first

2:27 PM

Toss will take place in few minutes stay tuned

2:27 PM

2:25 PM

Key batsman for India

Virat Kohli

 

India skipper Virat Kohli atop the ICC Men's ODI batting rankings and is displaying a magnificent form in this edition of the quadrennial tournament. Kohli has smashed five consecutive half-centuries and has amassed 382 runs until now. Apart from his batting abilities, it is his captaincy which invigorated the Indian side in this World Cup.
 

2:23 PM

PITCH REPORT: Win the toss and bat first track

2:20 PM

India playing 11 Alert

Jadeja and Karthik likely to replace Kuldeep Yadav and Kedar jadhav

2:17 PM

Selection dilemma for Team India

India have plenty of selection dilema. With Jadhav unable to produce the required speed gear, should reserve keeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik or bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja get a chance?

2:13 PM

Key [player for Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib moved to the top in the ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders last month. The 32-year-old has been in sensational form in this World Cup as he is the third highest run-scorer in the tournament so far. The left-hander has scored 476 runs in the World Cup till now. Shakib is a vital member of the Bangladeshi side. Apart from his batting, he also bagged five wickets.
 

2:12 PM

India's weakness

Middle order (Dhoni, Jadhav) unable to deliver. Slow start from opener KL Rahul
 

2:07 PM

India's strength

Batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in prime form. Pacers Bumrah and Shami at their best. Brilliant catching.