Rohit Sharma led defending champions India into the semi-finals of the World Cup with a 109-run victory over Bangladesh at the MCG. Sharma’s imperious 137 provided the backbone of India’s innings as they made 302 for six.
With a big total to defend, it was then over to Umesh Yadav, who took four for 31 to restrict Bangladesh, who were all out for 193.
India made a spirited start with Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan both getting among the boundaries in the opening overs.
Bangladesh resorted to spin at an early stage but could not stop India’s openers rattling towards 75 for nought before Dhawan fell.
Mushfiqur Rahim whipped the bails off after Shakib Al Hasan’s delivery beat Dhawan for 30. It was unclear whether the batsman’s foot was outside of the crease, but Bangladesh were proved right as their appeal for a first wicket was successful.
The second followed in the next over as Virat Kohli went for only three runs having edged Rubel Hossain to wicketkeeper Mushfiqir.
India realised Bangladesh were right back in contention and rallied to reach 100 with a flick to midwicket from Ajinkya Rahane, and Sharma duly brought up his workmanlike 50 with a push through long-on off Al Hasan.
