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India crush Bangladesh to advance to semis
Mar 28, 201411:31 PM
Riding on a 100-run second wicket partnership between Rohit Sharma (56) and Virat Kohli (57 ), a clinical India trounced hosts Bangladesh by 8 wickets in Mirpur on Friday.
The win means India becomes the first team in the contest to book a semi-final berth. Also, India dislodged Sri Lanka to claim top spot in ICC T20 rankings.
Chasing 139 for their third consecutive victory, India lost Shikhar Dhawan with just 13 on board, but recovered well through the right-handed duo who completed its second successive century partnership.
Earlier winning the toss and electing to bowl first, India, despite the early stick from Bangladesh, contained them for a below par score.
Leg-spinner Amit Mishra was once again among wickets; the wily spinner claimed three for 26 off his 4 overs.
The Indian pacers went for runs early on and in death, something that India will do well to take note ahead of crucial clashes ahead.
