Shakib Al Hasan gave the first big blow to India by dismissing Indian captain Rohit Sharma.
IND vs BAN: India and Bangladesh are facing each other today in the Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2024. This match is being played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. This match is important for both the teams to reach the semi-finals. The team that wins today’s match will get closer to the semi-finals. At the same time, the losing team will almost be out of the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto won the toss and decided to bowl first in the Super Eight stage match against India. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has not made any changes in the playing-11 for this match. At the same time, Taskin Ahmed is out of this match for Bangladesh.
Rohit Sharma missed out on playing a big innings
Opener and captain Rohit Sharma, who came to start the innings, tried to play a big shot on the very first ball. However, due to the slow outfield, he could take only 2 runs. Rohit came with an aggressive mindset from the beginning.
Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave India a good start. After the end of three overs, India had scored 29 runs without any loss. However, Team India suffered a big blow in the fourth over.
Shakib Al Hasan, bowling his second over, gave India the first big blow by dismissing Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit was out after scoring 23 runs off 11 balls.
Rohit Sharma hit 3 fours and 1 six in his innings, the most special thing was that Rohit was batting at a strike rate of 209+.
IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma hits a 97 meter long six
A 97M six by Rohit Sharma. pic.twitter.com/G5uNL9MthW
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Rohit Sharma Six vs Shakib Al Hasan pic.twitter.com/AOkPmIfD7R
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Even though Rohit Sharma lost his wicket early, Virat Kohli along with Rishabh Pant steadied the innings as India reached 53 for one at the end of the powerplay.