World T20, 2016 Photos

World Twenty20: India Stay Alive With Thrilling One-Run Win Over Bangladesh

March 24, 2016 00:45

India stayed alive in their quest to qualify for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh by one run in a thrilling match in Bangalore.

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Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl in a crucial match for India. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma started off well for India. (Picture credit: AFP)
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Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman got rid of Dhawan and Rohit Sharma in quick succession.
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It was left to Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina to steady the ship.
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Kohli looked good for 24 but he was cleaned up by Shuvagata Hom as he missed the sweep.
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Bangladesh chipped away in the middle overs as they maintained their discipline.
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Bangladesh ended up restricting India for 146/7 on a sluggish wicket and they felt they had a chance.
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Chasing 147, Tamim Iqbal started off in grand style by smashing four boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah.
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Mohammd Mithun departed to R Ashwin as Hardik Pandya took the catch at long on.
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Shakib Al Hasan and Sabbir Rahman put Bangladesh on course as India struggled to get the breakthrough.
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However, Suresh Raina got rid of Sabbir Rahman for 26 thanks to some brilliant stumping from MS Dhoni.
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Ravindra Jadeja got rid of Mashrafe Mortaza while Ashwin sent back Shakib Al Hasan to throw the game wide open.
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Hardik Pandya was entrusted to bowl the final over as India had to defend 11 runs to stay in the competition.
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However, after conceding two fours, Pandya bounced back and picked up two wickets as Bangladesh choked. Heading into the final ball, they needed two runs off one ball.
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However, on the final ball, Shuvagata tried to run a bye but Dhoni moved forward and whipped the bails off to catch the batsman short as India won a thrilling match by one run.
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India's victory has kept them in the hunt for the semi-finals and their last league game against Australia is a virtual shoot-out.

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