World Cup 2015 Photos

World Cup: India Rout Bangladesh to Reach Semis

March 19, 2015 17:45

India cruised into the World Cup semi-finals with a crushing 109-run win over Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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India cruised into the World Cup semi-finals Thursday with a crushing 109-run win over Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. (All pictures from AFP and Getty Images)
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Rohit Sharma's 137 helped the defending champions shake-off Bangladesh's shackles to pile-up 302 for six.
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In reply, and trying to become the first team to successfully chase a 300-plus run target to win a one-day international at the MCG, Bangladesh were never in contention, slipping to 193 all out in the 45th over.
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Nasir Hossain top scored for the Tigers, playing in their first quarter-final, with a modest 35 as India celebrated a seventh win in seven games at this World Cup.
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Fast bowler Umesh Yadav took four for 31, while captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 100th ODI victory as skipper.
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India will play Pakistan in the semi-finals in Sydney on March 26 if their bitter rivals defeat Australia in a quarter-final in Adelaide on Friday.
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Shikhar Dhawan struggled during his 30-run knock off 50 balls. He knock was ended by Shakib Al Hasan.
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Virat Kohli too failed to score big. He fell victim to Rubel Hossain.
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Rohit Sharma hit a seventh ODI ton and shared a crucial fourth-wicket partnership of 122 with Suresh Raina (65) after India had struggled to 115 for three in the 28th over.
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The opener was eventually out, bowled by Taskin Ahmed, with three overs left, for 137 off 126 balls, having hit 14 fours and three sixes.
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Previous match's centurion Suresh Raina joined Rohit after India had struggled to 115 for three in the 28th over.
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Raina hit a fiery 65 off 57 balls, laced with seven fours and a huge six over long.
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In reply to India 302 for six, Bangladesh had a decent start before they lost two wickets in one over.
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It opened the gates for Indian bowlers, who picked up wickets at regular intervals to bowl out Tigers for 196 and win the contest by 109 runs.
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Dhoni became the third skipper to lead his country to 100 one-day international wins, joining Australians Ricky Ponting and Allan Border in an elite league.
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Defending world champions India have been in incredible form, having won seven consecutive matches in this tournament. Dhoni has now led India to 11 consecutive victories over two editions of the World Cup.

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