2nd ODI https://www.cricketwinner.com 2nd ODI Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:39:07 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[Daryl Mitchell enters special record book with match-winning century in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI ]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/daryl-mitchell-enters-special-record-book-with-match-winning-century-in-ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/daryl-mitchell-enters-special-record-book-with-match-winning-century-in-ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:58:52 GMT

New Zealand cricketer Daryl Mitchell played a great match-winning knock against the hosts India in the Rajkot ODI on Wednesday (January 14) to level the three-match ODI series with one to go. While Mitchell slammed a great century, he entered a special record book with that three-figure mark.

After New Zealand sent the hosts to bat first, KL Rahul's brilliant century (112 not out off 92 balls) helped India to manage a challenging first innings total of 284/7 in 50 overs.

In reply, New Zealand were once batting at 46/2 in 12.4 overs, while they lost both their openers. Will Young and Daryl Mitchell strongly replied to the hosts, as they guided the visitors to a comfortable win. While they had a 162-run partnership for the third wicket, Young scored 87 off 98 balls.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Match Highlights and Key Performances

Daryl Mitchell scored his third ODI century against hosts India at no.4 or lower

Meanwhile, Mitchell continued his strong batting performance, and with the support of Glenn Phillips, as they had a 78-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket, New Zealand chased down the target in 47.3 overs after losing three wickets. Mitchell completed his eighth ODI century in 96 balls, while scoring his second-highest ODI knock of 131 not out off 117 balls with 11 fours and two sixes. 

It was the third ODI century for Daryl Mitchell against India, and all these centuries have been recorded in India at no.4 or lower. With this hundred, Mitchell moved to the joint second spot in the list of most ODI centuries by a no.4 or lower-order batter against India in India, as he equalled the record of former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels' three ODI centuries against the hosts India. The record holder is former South African cricketer AB de Villiers, who recorded five ODI hundreds against the hosts India at no.4 or lower batting positions.  

Foreign batters with the most centuries at no.4 or lower-order (non top-order batters) against the hosts India

  • AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 5 centuries
  • Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) - 3 centuries
  • Marlon Samuels (West Indies) - 3 centuries
]]> <![CDATA[IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Match Highlights and Key Performances]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-match-highlights-and-key-performances/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-match-highlights-and-key-performances/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:25:33 GMT

Visitors New Zealand levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1 with one to go after comfortably winning the second ODI at Rajkot on Wednesday (January 14) night. 

After New Zealand chose to field first, India scored 284/7 in 50 overs, while New Zealand chased down the target in 47.3 overs only losing three wickets.

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill provided a good start with a 70-run partnership for the first wicket. Rohit scored 24 off 38 balls, while the skipper Gill later completed his half-century. 

Gill was dismissed for 56 runs off 53 balls with nine fours and one six, while in-form Virat Kohli was bowled for 23 off 29 balls, and Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for only eight runs. India were once struggling at 118/4. 

Watch: KL Rahul smashes fighting century in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

KL Rahul century rescued Indian innings

While KL Rahul then strongly held the Indian innings, he got some good support from Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Rahul had a 73-run partnership with Jadeja for the fifth wicket, and after Jadeja's dismissal for 27 runs, Rahul had another crucial 57-run partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy for the sixth wicket. 

While Nitish was dismissed for 20 runs, Rahul continued his impressive batting to secure a stronger total on the challenging pitch. In the 49th over, Rahul completed his eighth ODI century with a six to Kyle Jamieson's full-toss. Rahul scored 112 not out off 92 balls with 1`1 fours and one six, as the right-handed batter finished the innings with a four. 

Among the Blackcaps bowlers, Kristian Clarke picked up three out of the first four wickets, as he finished with the bowling figures of 8-0-56-3. Also, four more New Zealand bowlers got one wicket each, while the debutant Jayden Lennox impressed with the bowling figures of 10-0-42-1. 

Daryl Mitchell and Will Young set New Zealand chase

In reply, New Zealand openers, Devon Conway (16) and Henry Nicholls (10) lost their wickets cheaply, as the visitors were batting at 46/2 in 12.4 overs.  

However, Will Young and Daryl Mitchell set the New Zealand innings with a strong partnership. They set a 162-run partnership for the third wicket. While Young was dismissed after scoring 87 off 98 balls with seven fours, Mitchell strongly handled the innings, as he guided the Blackcaps to chase down the target comfortably. 

Mitchell slammed a 96-ball century as he scored 131 not out off 117 balls with the help of 11 fours and two sixes. Mitchell and Glenn Phillips had a 78-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket, while Phillips scored 32 not out off 25 balls with two fours and one six. 

Daryl Mitchell hit his eighth ODI century, as he recorded his second-highest ODI score, and without any doubt, he won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning innings. 

]]> <![CDATA[Watch: KL Rahul smashes fighting century in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-smashes-fighting-century-in-ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-smashes-fighting-century-in-ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:10:38 GMT

KL Rahul played another great quality innings when India needed him most, as the right-handed batter scored his eighth ODI century to help the hosts to manage a strong challenging total on a tricky Rajkot pitch.

It is the second game of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand on Wednesday (January 14), where New Zealand chose to field first while trailing the series by 1-0. 

Watch: What is meaning of KL Rahul’s whistle celebration after century in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI?

KL Rahul rescued Indian team in 2nd ODI

Although Indian openers Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill provided a positive start with a 70-run partnership for the first wicket, the hosts then found themselves at 118/4 by losing all top four batters, including the in-form and no.1-ranked ODI batter Virat Kohli (23).

From that pressure situation, KL Rahul strongly held the innings along with Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Rahul and Jadeja (27) had a 73-run partnership for the fifth wicket, and Rahul and Nitish (20) had a 57-run partnership for the sixth wicket.  

While both of his set partners were dismissed, Rahul stayed on the crease to the final ball of the innings, putting the hosts to a strong challenging position, as India managed to score 284/7 in 50 overs, thanks to Rahul's unbeaten 112 off 92 balls with 11 fours and one six. 

KL Rahul completed eighth ODI century in 87 balls

While Rahul completed his 50 runs in 52 balls with a four, he completed his eighth ODI century with a sixer in 87 balls, which happened on the final ball of the 49th over. It was the first century in international cricket by an Indian batter in 2026. Rahul ended the innings with a four, as he led the hosts to secure 12 runs in the final over of the innings. 

]]> <![CDATA[Watch: Tilak Varma defies gravity to save 5 crucial runs in IND vs SA 2nd ODI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/tilak-varma-defies-gravity-to-save-5-crucial-runs-in-ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/tilak-varma-defies-gravity-to-save-5-crucial-runs-in-ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:49:19 GMT

While Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma hung on to the Proteas in the big chase in the must-win game of the Raipur ODI, Indian substitute fielder Tilak Varma produced a stunning save, which stunned everyone. 

With the help of twin centuries by Ruturaj Gaikwad (105) and Virat Kohli (102), India managed to score 358/5 in 50 overs. Chasing down the big target, while the opener Quinton de Kock was dismissed early, Aiden Markram and the skipper Temba Bavuma brilliantly controlled the chase. 

Aiden Markram had luck soon after completing his half-century when Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped him at long on. Soon, Tilak Varma stunned everyone with his brilliant fielding skill. 

Watch: Rishabh Pant gives Rohit Sharma his pupil hair to ask wish during IND vs SA 2nd ODI

IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Substitute fielder Tilak Varma saved five runs with brilliant fielding

It was the 20th over when Tilak Varma defied gravity. While Kuldeep Yadav was bowling to Markram, the Proteas opener launched him at long on once again. Substitute fielder Tilak Varma was in charge at long on at that time, as he flew to grab that opportunity. 

Tilak successfully grabbed that ball in the air, but he couldn't avoid landing before the boundary line. Understanding the situation quickly, the Indian fielder threw the ball outside the boundary just before he landed on the boundary cushion. It was a tight call, as the third umpire checked from different angles before giving the decision as only a single run. So, that brilliant attempt saved five crucial runs for the hosts. 

Watch the video of Tilak Varma's brilliant fielding

]]> <![CDATA['King sirf ek hi hai' - Fans react as Virat Kohli scores consecutive century in IND vs SA 2nd ODI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/king-sirf-ek-hi-hai-fans-react-as-virat-kohli-scores-consecutive-century-in-ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/king-sirf-ek-hi-hai-fans-react-as-virat-kohli-scores-consecutive-century-in-ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:26:53 GMT

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli slammed another ODI century, as he set a great batting exhibition at Raipur to put the hosts India on a big total platform against the fighting South Africa. 

Trailing the three-match ODI series by 1-0, visitors South Africa chose to field first in the second ODI at Raipur, as India recorded 20 consecutive ODI toss losses. 

From 62/2, Indian batters Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad completely dominated with a 195-run partnership for the third wicket. While it was India's highest ODI partnership for any wicket, Kohli and Ruturaj both completed their memorable centuries.

Twitter Reactions: Ruturaj Gaikwad records his maiden ODI century during IND vs SA 2nd ODI in Raipur

Virat Kohli recorded his 53rd ODI century

The most ODI century record-holder Virat Kohli stretched his record with his 53rd ODI century on Wednesday (December 3), where he showcased his fitness and game awareness quality once again. Not only scoring boundaries, but he also kept the scoreboard busy with consistent ones and twos. 

After recording a 102-ball century in the previous ODI, Kohli now recorded a 90-ball hundred. The 53rd ODI century was also Kohli's 84th international hundred, as he recorded his 10th consecutive ODI century. It was the third straight ODI innings for Kohli with 50+ scores, as he is just confirming that the legend is ready for the next ODI World Cup.  

While Ruturaj was out for 105 off 83 balls, Kohli was dismissed after scoring 102 off 93 balls with seven fours and two sixes. 

Here are some twitter reactions

]]> <![CDATA[IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: 'Kabhi toh Toss jito..' - Fans react as India lose 20 consecutive ODI tosses]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi-kabhi-toh-toss-jito-fans-react-as-india-lose-20-consecutive-odi-tosses/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi-kabhi-toh-toss-jito-fans-react-as-india-lose-20-consecutive-odi-tosses/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:46:37 GMT

Another day, and India lost another toss, as they lost 20 consecutive tosses in ODIs. This time, the venue is Raipur, as the fans are shocked by how India's recent ODI toss results are beating the common theory. 

India have landed in Raipur with a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, as they won the first game of the series last Sunday (November 30) at Ranchi by 17 runs.

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is set to host the second game of the ODI series. Once again, the dew can play an important role in the day/night ODI fixture. 

Indian captain KL Rahul lost the toss in IND vs SA 2nd ODI

South African regular skipper Temba Bavuma returned, as Indian captain KL Rahul lost another ODI toss that stretched India's consecutive ODI toss losses to 20 to continue this harsh record. This is the must-win game for South Africa to stay alive in the series, as the Proteas skipper chose to field first after winning the toss.  

South Africa made three changes in the playing XI, while India have maintained the same playing XI for the match. 

Watch: KL Rahul kisses coin for toss during IND vs SA 2nd ODI in Raipur

Here are some Twitter reactions

]]> <![CDATA[Ind vs eng 2nd ODI Live Streaming&: Where & How to Watch the Match Online & on TV]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-eng-2nd-odi-live-streaming-where-how-to-watch-the-match-online-on-tv/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-eng-2nd-odi-live-streaming-where-how-to-watch-the-match-online-on-tv/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:40:11 GMT

India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

India and England are scheduled to clash in the second One Day International (ODI) on February 9, 2025. The game will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The cricketing world is excited about this game because both teams are strong and competitive.indvseng 2nd odi.
India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

Match Details:

  • Match: India vs England, 2nd ODI
  • Date: February 9, 2025
  • Day: Sunday
  • Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
  • Time: 1:30 PM IST
  • Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST

Third ODI

  • Date: 12th February, 2025
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Time: 1:30 PM IST

Toss own by :England opt to bat

Predicted Playing xi :India's Predicted Playing XI for 2nd ODI Against England.

Live Streaming:

IN INDIA:

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

  • English Commentary:

  • Star Sports 2
  • Star Sports 2 HD
  • Star Sports 3

  • Hindi Commentary:

  • Sports 18 1
  • Sports 18 1 HD
  • Colors Cineplex
  • Colors Cineplex HD

  • Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

In the United States and Canada

  • TV Broadcast: Willow TV
  • Online Streaming: Willow TV App

In the United Kingdom

  • TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
  • Online Streaming: Sky Go App

In Australia

  • TV Broadcast: Fox Sports
  • Online Streaming: Kayo Sports

Trending Highlights of the Match

Virat Kohli's Return: He's missed the first ODI and now the crowd wants him to come back to form.
Rohit Sharma's Form: The Indian captain comes into this match after some low scores and is looking to reclaim his form.
England's Need to Win: England is still at 0-1; win this and stay in the series.
Pitch Conditions at Barabati Stadium: The ground will be spin-friendly, so every strategy by a spin team will count.
Key battles: would be between Rohit Sharma and Jofra Archer, Virat Kohli and Mark Wood

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI, Analysis: Multiple records broken along with IND’s loss]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-analysis-multiple-records-broken-along-with-inds-loss/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-analysis-multiple-records-broken-along-with-inds-loss/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:07:17 GMT

As Australia romped to a 10-wicket victory over India in the second one-dayer in Visakhapatnam to level the series, pacer Mitchell Starc proved to be the primary tormentor with the bat, and openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head hit stunning half-centuries.

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Starc was at his very best as his ninth five-for assisted the guests with collapsing India for a humble 117 of every 26 overs. The chase was then quickly wrapped up by Marsh and Head, who returned the Australians to victory in just 11 overs.

Both teams set new records that afternoon. India’s hosts will be haunted for some time by the numerous unjustified records and the fact that they were on the wrong side of history. Australia, on the other hand, had a wonderful day and performed a clinical display to rewrite the books.

In the second one-day international between India and Australia, the following is a look at the records that were rewritten and broken

  • The 117 is currently India’s third lowest score against Australia in ODIS. India’s totals in Sydney in 1981 (63) and 2000 (100) remain the lowest compared to Australia.
  • It was also India’s fourth-lowest home ODI score, trailing only Sri Lanka’s scores of 78 in 1986, 100 in 1993, and 112 in Sri Lanka in 2017.
  • Mitchell Starc moved up to third place on the list of ODI players with the most five-fors. It was Starc’s ninth fifer in the format, and the pacer is now only behind Pakistan’s Waqar Younis (13) and Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (10).
  • Australia breezed past the 118 target with 234 balls remaining, making the defeat India’s worst in ODI history.
  • Australia completed an ODI run chase with a score of 121/0 in 11 overs, making it their third-fastest total (in terms of overs). The other two were 71/1 in 9.2 overs against the West Indies in 2013 and 66/1 in 7.5 overs against the USA in 2004.
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]]> <![CDATA[IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: IND aims to bag ODI series, with Rohit Sharma’s return]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-ind-aims-to-bag-odi-series-with-rohit-sharmas-return/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-ind-aims-to-bag-odi-series-with-rohit-sharmas-return/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 08:40:51 GMT

When Team India plays Australia in the second One-Day International at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, they will want to win the series. After missing the team’s first game in Mumbai, regular captain Rohit Sharma will also take over. Hardik Pandya captained the team in Rohit’s absence in the first one-day international, leading them to a five-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium in a low-scoring contest.

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KL Rahul, who was dropped for the third and fourth Tests after struggling to find form in the Border-Gavaskar series, scored a patient unbeaten 75 to help the hosts win.

After missing nearly eight months due to a knee injury and subsequent surgery, Jadeja returned to ODI cricket on Friday, scoring an unbeaten 45 in the chase for 188. He likewise bowled a tight spell and returned figures of 2/46 to be proclaimed ‘Player of the Match’..

With the ODI World Cup being facilitated by India in the near future, an in-structure Rahul and a completely fit Jadeja will be a resource, and the three-match series will assist the selectors with evaluating the team’s advancement.

After being in a bit of trouble at 4/39 and later 5/83, India would attempt to make amends with the bat and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead before Rahul and Jadeja came together at the crease to lead the hosts to victory with 61 balls remaining.

The top order, which was shattered by the speed and variations of Australian fast Mitchell Starc, will undoubtedly benefit from Rohit Sharma’s return to captaincy duties

After Marcus Stoinis had made an early dent by dismissing Ishan Kishan for three runs, the lanky left-arm pacer’s three-wicket burst at the start put India under a lot of pressure. Virat Kohli (4), Suryakumar Yadav (0), and Shubman Gill (20) all left the game quickly.

The Indian batsmen have occasionally appeared hesitant when confronted with high-quality left-arm pacers, and facing Starc in the remaining two matches should provide them with valuable experience playing at home as they focus on preparing for the World Cup in October and November.

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With Sharma set to open, Kishan will likely make way for the regular captain. Suryakumar Yadav’s inability to find his mojo in the 50-over format is cause for concern, despite the fact that Kohli and Gill’s scores in the first ODI were below par.

Suryakumar, a maverick with the bat in T20Is, is evidently still figuring out how to play ODIs. This year, he has not scored a fifty in any of the five One-Day Internationals. Surya has not scored more than 50 in any of his 15 ODIS (13 innings) thus far.

Be that as it may, with no timetable set for Shreyas lyer’s return, India will continue to try out Suryakumar for the job at No. 4.

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, India’s pacers, excelled on the Wankhede pitch, which favors fast bowling, in Mumbai. Kuldeep Yadav, a wrist spinner, was unable to leave a lasting impression.

Due to Pandya’s flawless performance as a third seamer in Mumbai, the team management is not expected to alter the bowling lineup.

The weather conditions gauge for the second ODI is of dispersed rainstorms to some extent in the primary half, which additionally implies that pacers from either side can swing the ball assuming the circumstances are breezy.

Throughout the series, Australia wants to experiment with various combinations. They brought in four all-rounders on Friday—Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell—but they were unable to significantly challenge India, which would be cause for concern for captain Steve Smith.

Marsh started the game quickly with a 65-ball 81 as a temporary opener in the absence of David Warner. However, Australia lost their way in the middle overs, falling from 129/2 to 188 all out against quality pace in Mumbai. Despite having a deep batting line up, the visitors lost six wickets for just 19 runs. This is something they will work on.

While the wickets for ODIs in India are typically batter-friendly, Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will be expected to perform more despite having encountered “difficult” pitches during the Test series.

Smith has not crossed the 50-run mark such a long ways on this India visit. The Australian stand-in skipper will try to end the drought for someone who has a lot of runs against India.

In Mumbai, Australia’s fast bowling looked great, with Green and Stoinis and Sean Abbott keeping the Indians in check with tight lines.

Squads:

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas lyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohd Shami, Mohd Siraj, Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jaydev Unadkat.

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

]]> <![CDATA[BAN vs IND: Ban wins by 5 runs]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ban-vs-ind-ban-wins-by-5-runs/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ban-vs-ind-ban-wins-by-5-runs/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:41:19 GMT

BAN vs IND 2nd ODI: Bangladesh 271 for 7 (Mehidy 100*, Mahmudullah 77, Washington 3-37) beat India 266 for 9 (Iyer 82, Axar 56, Rohit 51*, Ebadot 3-45, Shakib 2-39, Mehidy 2-46) by five runs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was Bangladesh’s hero for the second game in a row when he made another remarkable effort with the bat. He scored his maiden ODI century in just 83 balls to pull his team out of trouble and post a challenging 271 for 7 that proved to be just beyond India’s reach in the end. This was Bangladesh’s second consecutive win. When injured Rohit Sharma walked out, India lost early wickets and were 207 for 8 when he made 65 off 44 balls to win the match. Even though he was running out of partners, he hit five sixes and brought the score to 20 off the final over and a six off the final ball, but Bangladesh won the series thanks to an accurate yorker from Mustafizur Rahman.

After beating India 2-1 in 2015, Bangladesh won the series 2-0 to secure their second victory

Image Source: ESPN Cricinfo

Bangladesh were initially saved by Mehidy and Mahmudullah with a record seventh-wicket stand of 148 to pull them out of the pits at 69 for 6 before their quicks struck early to halt India’s pursuit. Virat Kohli started the game in Rohit’s absence, but he and Shikhar Dhawan both fell in the first three overs of the chase. Later, Bangladesh spinners struck to further harm India. With a century stand, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel attempted to save India from 65 for 4, but Bangladesh could only recover by breaking that stand. India’s lower order, with an injured Deepak Chahar, only delayed the inevitable as the asking rate crept up until Rohit gave the hosts a scare after they did, with Iyer’s wicket in the 35th over when India needed another 100 runs.

When Mehidy and Mahmudullah got together in the 19th over, it looked like another low-scoring match was going to happen. Mohammed Siraj’s early movement caused Anamul Haque to be trapped lbw and Litton Das’ middle stump to be knocked over by Mohammed Siraj. Rohit injured his thumb when he dropped the batter at second slip and immediately walked back, only to bat in the 43rd over of the chase after Haque was dismissed.

One of Umran Malik’s thunderbolts above 150 kilometers per hour brought an end to Najmul Hossain Shanto’s shaky run of 21 when the batsman was beaten by pace to lose his off stump. After that, Siraj and Malik pounded Shakib with short balls and bouncers, twice hitting his helmet. Shakib attempted to attack Washington as soon as Malik was removed, but the attempt was top-edged and Dhawan took it at short fine leg after a juggle. 66 for 4 before long became 69 for 6 when Washington Sundar eliminated Mushfiqur Rahim and Afif Hossain, having them gotten off the glove and bowled individually.

Mehidy and Mahmudullah, on the other hand, got Bangladesh out of trouble and set up a late push. Mehidy played the attacking role by smoking Washington for a six down the ground and then slog-sweeping Axar for his second six as Mahmudullah dropped anchor. As a result, they found the boundaries frequently in the middle overs. Soon after, Mehidy appeared to be having cramps, but he continued to hit ones and twos and scored his half-century off 55 balls. 74 balls got Mahmudullah to his; Between them, Bangladesh reached 169 for 6 with 10 overs remaining, completing the century stand.

Because Deepak Chahar had a strained hamstring, India had run out of bowlers by this point. Mahmudullah capitalized on that by going after Siraj in the 46th over, hitting the leg-side boundary for 14 runs. Even though Siraj fell in the next over, Mehidy’s best was still to come.

Nasum Ahmed also hit back-to-back fours off Malik and smashed Siraj for a six in the next over to push them closer to 250. After that, it was the Mehidy show. He went after Malik with two drives that raced to the boundary before reverse-scooping the final ball to the deep-third boundary to make it a 14-run over with two overs remaining. He was on 72 off 74. Mehidy hit two big sixes on Thakur’s leg side off slower balls in the final over, reached 99 with a double, and hit the hundred with a full toss to midfield. Mehidy assisted Bangladesh in scoring 68 runs off the final five overs and 102 runs off the final ten overs thanks to Nasum’s useful 11-ball 18.

India’s chase lost most of its momentum when Kohli hit Ebadot Hossain for 5 and Mustafizur Rahman ripped a short ball off Dhawan, who was caught at point for 8. Washington debuted as the No. 4 in front of Rahul, yet he fell on the last bundle of the powerplay when he chipped Shakib to midwicket for a simple catch. Also, Rahul’s stay without boundaries was brief; India were 65 for 4 when he attempted a lap sweep against a straight ball from Mehidy but was caught in front.

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India’s hopes were still alive because the asking rate was still below seven an over. In his usual fashion, Iyer attacked the spinners. While Iyer scored a patient fifty off 69 balls, Axar was the quicker of the two because he consistently found gaps and went after Nasum and Shakib early on for sixes on the leg side. Their stand was eventually broken when, in the 35th over, Iyer tried to hit a second six but missed deep midwicket for 82.

Axar continued to attack and scored a run-a-ball fifty, but Ebadot returned and caught him at cover with the score still at 83 off 70 balls to eliminate him immediately. However, India had few other options. Before Shardul Thakur was stumped and Chahar, who was injured, fell for 11 off 18 balls, Thakur struggled to hit his 23-ball 7.

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Rohit started his boundary barrage with two sixes and a four off Ebaot to bring it down to 41 off 24. He mostly had the weaker side of the tail for company. Mahmudullah and Mustafizur strengthened Bangladesh’s position once more by keeping Siraj mostly on strike and allowing only one run in two overs. Rohit smoked Mahmudullah for two sixes, got two lives in four balls, and lost Siraj with 40 to go off 12 before reducing it to 20 needed off six but failing to finish it on the final ball.

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