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India vs Bangladesh, Bangladesh in India 3 T20I Series 2019, 3rd T20I - Live Commentary and Ball by Ball Updates
02
nd Innings
Bangladesh
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Victorious Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, honestly says that Indian bowlers won the game for his side. Believes that it has to be one of the best comebacks in this format. With 70 needed in 8 overs with 8 wickets in hand, Sharma felt that it was getting tough but is thrilled with the way the young unit stepped up. On his words after the Rahim wicket, Rohit says that he just reminded his players that they were playing for their country and the effect showed. Praises his batsmen for setting up the win in the first place. Stresses that this is what is needed - individuals putting their hands up and taking responsibility. On the process for the next T20I series and the path for the World T20, Rohit says that until the next World Cup approaches, it is difficult to pen on a proper squad right now. Gives an example, saying that three spinners might be a luxury in Australia but one never knows, because if the team keeps performing the way it has been, it is going to be a big headache for Virat Kohli and the Indian selectors.
DEEPAK CHAHAR HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH AND SERIES. Agrees that this is indeed a dream, perhaps a dream which no one would even think of dreaming before sleeping. Stresses that he only looks to keep working hard. On the plan in this game, Chahar says that he was to bowl as and when the team needed him to and he is very happy that the team management considered him to be responsible and worthy for that. On his thoughts during the wickets, Deepak says that he has not much time to think as the batsmen keep hitting bowlers for sixes in this format. So, he focuses on the next ball.
Bangladesh captain, Mahmudullah, admits that Bangladesh had their chances in this game but rues the collapse when 49 were needed in 30 balls. Praises the efforts put in by the team. On Mohammad Naim, the skipper calls him a talented batsman and hopes that he continues to shine. Overall, throughout the series, is happy for his seamers for shining well.
Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube are down for an interview with Sanjay Manjrekar. Shreyas Iyer says that it was not a perfect innings from him as he was not good at the start but he adjusted, gave himself time and it eventually came good. On his three consecutive sixes, Iyer says that they needed a partnership at that stage, and he saw the part-time bowler come in. Adds that he just tried to attack and luckily it came off. Shivam Dube says that his first 2 overs were not too good. Adds that the skipper told him to back his strengths and that paid off. Says there was pressure on him but the support staff and the skipper always backed him. Iyer finally ends by saying that this was a very good experience and the crowd was giving their full backing. Says that it is a very good feeling.
Talking about the Indian bowling, there was only one star, Deepak Chahar. His figures of 3.2-0-7-6 are the best T20I figures of all time. He was the game changer for India as he just kept sending the Bangladesh batters back into the dugout. Chahar was very well supported by Shivam Dube who came back strongly after his first spell and took 3 wickets, including the main wicket of Mohammad Naim. Chahal and Sundar had bad days at the office but as long as the team wins, they won't mind it.
The innings started in one of the worst ways for Bangladesh as they lost Sarkar and Das on consecutive balls. However, after that it was the Mithun and Naim show as they stitched a 98-run stand. But as soon soon as Mithun departed, the landslide started. Rahim followed him on the very next delivery and after that, it was India all along. No batter except for Mithun and Naim reached even the double-digit mark. The only hope for Bangladesh was Mohammad Naim all along as he scored 81 off 48 but his solo effort was not enough.
In the end, India have sealed the series by a comprehensive margin of 30 runs but at one stage, Bangladesh were cruising along and India have done very well to make it a relaxing last half hour.
19.2
W
Deepak Chahar to Aminul Islam, OUT! TIMBER! INDIA HAVE WON THE SERIES! This is a toe-crusher by Chahar and he has TAKEN A HAT-TRICK! He has become the first Indian to take a hat-trick in T20Is. Steams in for his hat-trick ball, bowls a yorker on the off pole, Aminul looks to dig it out but misses it completely. The stumps are shattered and India win by 30 runs.
Al-Amin Hossain is the last man in.
19.1
W
Deepak Chahar to Mustafizur Rahman, OUT! CAUGHT! Yes, he can! Chahar has taken a wicket and completed his 5-fer. He has become just the 4th Indian to do so. Length ball outside off, Mustafizur makes room and looks to cut uppishly. The ball goes straight to Shreyas Iyer at deep point who takes an easy catch. India just 1 wicket away from sealing the series! Also, can Chahar take the hat-trick?
19
over
19 | 9 Runs | HH: 144/8
18.6
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mustafizur Rahman, Mustafizur flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single. He will retain strike for the last over.
18.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mustafizur Rahman, This time Mustafizur Rahman goes for the pull but misses it.
18.4
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Aminul Islam, On the pads of Aminul, who flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Aminul Islam, Aminul looks to make room again but this time Khaleel follows him. He bowls a slower one which Aminul tries to heave towards the leg side but misses.
18.2
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Aminul Islam, FOUR! Whoosshh! That has raced away! Full ball on off, Aminul makes room and slams this one over the cover region for a boundary.
18.2
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Aminul Islam, Wide! Bouncer on off, Aminul looks to play the upper cut but misses. The umpire signals it as a wide.
18.1
2
Khaleel Ahmed to Aminul Islam, Aminul Islam pulls this one away towards mid-wicket for a couple.
Mustafizur Rahman walks out to bat.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs | HH: 135/8
17.6
W
Deepak Chahar to Shafiul Islam, OUT! CAUGHT! 4th wicket for Chahar and he has one more over to go. Can he make it a 5-fer? Chahar bowls a short one on middle and off, Shafiul gets his front leg out of the way and looks to go big. He hits it cleanly but not clean enough as the ball goes straight down the throat of KL Rahul who takes an easy catch at long on. Bangladesh 8 down now.
17.5
2
Deepak Chahar to Shafiul Islam, Shortish on middle and off, Shafiul pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.
17.4
0
Deepak Chahar to Shafiul Islam, Length ball wide outside off, Shafiul looks to cut but misses.
17.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Shafiul Islam, Good yorker by Chahar! Shafiul does well to get his bat down in time and dig it out.
17.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Aminul Islam, Shortish delivery, Aminul pulls this one towards mid-wicket for one.
17.1
1
Deepak Chahar to Shafiul Islam, Shafiul lofts this one over mid on for one.
17
over
17 | 5 Runs | HH: 131/7
16.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Shafiul Islam, OUCH! That must have hurt Chahal! He floats this one outside off, Shafiul gets down on one knee and smashes this one straight towards Chahal. He tries to get his hand out of the way but the ball still catches his fingers. Chahal looks in pain.
Shafiul Islam is the new man in.
16.5
W
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahmudullah, OUT! BOWLED! 50th T20I wicket for Yuzvendra Chahal and India are cruising now. He floats this one on middle, Mahmudullah comes down the track and looks to smash it. However, the Bangladesh skipper completely misses the ball and the stumps behind are shattered. Bangladesh need 45 in 19 balls.
16.4
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahmudullah, Quicker one outside off, shorter in length, Mahmudullah looks to cut but misses.
16.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Aminul Islam, Full and around off, Aminul plays it with soft hands through mid-wicket, thinks about taking two but Manish Pandey is super quick. Just a run again.
16.2
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahmudullah, Around middle, worked through mid-wicket again. This time, it is just a single.
16.1
2
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mahmudullah, Full and around middle, Mahmudullah comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket. Takes the arm on of Manish Pandey and comes back for the second.
16
over
16 | 1 Runs | HH: 126/6
15.6
0
Shivam Dube to Aminul Islam, Aminul pulls this one but straight to the man at mid-wicket.
15.5
0
Shivam Dube to Aminul Islam, Hat-trick ball and it is defended towards point.
15.4
W
Shivam Dube to Afif Hossain, OUT! CAUGHT! Bangladesh in tatters now! Length ball on middle and off, Hossain looks to flick it towards the leg side but the ball goes off the leading edge in the air. Dube runs towards the ball and takes the catch. 2 in 2 for him and Mahmudullah is the only batsman that remains now.
Afif Hossain comes in to bat now.
15.3
W
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, OUT! TIMBER! India edging closer to victory now! What a ball by Dube! He bowls the perfect yorker on the off pole. Naim tries to make room and carve it out but misses. Dube hits and Naim has to walk back. Bangladesh need 49 more.
15.2
1
Shivam Dube to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah pulls this one towards square leg for one.
15.1
0
Shivam Dube to Mahmudullah, Good slower one by Dube! Shorter one on middle, Mahmudullah looks to pull but is way early into his shot. He misses it completely.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs | HH: 125/4
14.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Short and outside off, Naim tries to cut this one but misses. 50 runs needed in 30 balls now.
14.5
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Smashed away! Full and wide outside off, Naim smashes it through the cover region for a boundary.
14.5
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Wide! NOT OUT! Rohit Sharma was very hesitant to take the review and it does not pay off. Short delivery wide outside off, Naim looks to cut but fails to do so. Khaleel and Pant think there is a slight nick on that and appeal. The umpire is unmoved and signals the wide. The bowler and keeper go to the skipper trying to convince him and Rohit takes the review at the last moment. Replays roll in, it is a legal delivery. Ultra Edge comes in and shows no nick. Wide signalled and review wasted.
Review time!
14.4
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah again opens the face of the bat to guide this down to third man for one.
14.3
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Short of a length on off, Naim tries to pull but the ball goes off the inside half towards long on for one.
14.2
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah guides this one towards third man for a single.
14.1
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, On the pads of Naim by Khaleel, the batter flicks this one towards fine leg. Sundar there dives and saves runs for his side. Single taken.
Khaleel Ahmed is back on. 2-0-9-0, his figures so far.
14
over
14 | 6 Runs | HH: 116/4
13.6
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Naim drives this one straight down the ground. The ball goes towards the fence but the man from long off cuts it off.
13.5
2
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, On the pads, Naim flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.
13.4
1
Shivam Dube to Mahmudullah, On the pads, Mahmudullah flicks this one towards square leg for one.
13.3
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Naim works this one towards the leg side for a single.
13.2
1
Shivam Dube to Mahmudullah, NOT OUT! Comfortably in! Full ball on off, Mahmudullah works it towards mid on and sets off for a run. The fielder there picks up the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end. He hits. The batter looks comfortably in but still the umpire goes upstairs. Replays roll in and show that he is in.
The umpire has referred an appeal upstairs.
Mahmudullah, the skipper, walks out now.
13.1
W
Shivam Dube to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Dube gets his first international wicket and how important it is! Dube bowls a good length ball on middle and off, Rahim looks to guide this one down to third man. However, he fails to do so as he gets an inside edge straight onto the leg pole. Rahim is out of here and quick wickets for India. They have roared back!
Mushfiqur Rahim walks out now. Can he take his team home? Also, Shivam Dube comes back into the attack. His figures, 2-0-23-0.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 110/3
12.6
W
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, OUT! Caught! Mithun's struggles come to an end. He has consumed 29 balls for his 27 runs and his wicket might be a blessing a disguise for his side. A length ball outside off, MM comes down the track and looks to go inside out but finds KL Rahul at wide long off, who does really well to run to his left and take the catch.
12.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, A length ball outside off, slower in pace, Mithun comes down the track and throws his bat wildly. Misses.
12.4
1
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Naim, Around off, punched off the back foot towards long off for one.
12.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, Outside off, played through point for a run.
12.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, A short ball outside off, MM looks to pull but misses.
12.1
2
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, Full and down the leg side, Mithun looks to flick but misses. The ball goes off his pads past Pant towards fine leg. Two runs taken, leg byes signalled.
Deepak Chahar is back on.
12
over
12 | 15 Runs | HH: 106/2
11.6
6
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, SIX! Chahal is being smashed everywhere! Floated on middle and off, Naim comes down the track and lofts this one over the bowler's head for a biggie.
11.5
2
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, Floated on the pads, Naim works this one towards deep square leg and takes a smart couple.
11.4
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Naim drives this one through the cover region for a boundary. He is playing an awesome innings.
11.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Again Naim survives! This time Mithun pushes it towards cover and sets off for a single. Naim is running towards the striker's end. The ball goes to Rohit Sharma who throws it to the keeper's end but Pant fails to collect it and dislodges the bails with his mitts. However, replays show that Naim would have been anyway.
11.2
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, What an opportunity missed! Chahal misses the chance to dismiss Naim! Naim rocks and cuts this one towards point. The batters set off for a single but Deepak Chahar gets to the ball and throws it towards Chahal. The throw is wide but good enough. Chahal collects the ball but fails to hit the stumps from a very close range. Had he hit, Naim would have had to walk back.
11.1
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Mithun pushes this one down to long on for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal is back into the attack. 2-0-23-0, his figures so far.
11
over
11 | 17 Runs | HH: 91/2
10.6
4
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, EDGED AND FOUR! Chance for a catch and a stumping too! It is a shortish ball on middle and leg, Naim looks to make room and cut. The ball goes off the inside edge beating Pant towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
10.5
4
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Naim gets to his fifty in style! Floated outside off, Naim gets down on one knee and sweeps this one towards backward square leg for a boundary. Naim will be looking to be the herp
10.4
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Shortish on middle, Mithun pulls it towards mid-wicket for one.
10.3
6
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, SIX! BOOM! What a strike from Mithun! Floated on off, Mithun just smashes this one down the ground over the long off fielder for a biggie.
Is there dew present so much? The bowlers are struggling to grip the ball.
10.2
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Naim cuts this one towards point for a single.
10.1
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Floated on middle and leg, Mithun works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
10
over
10 | 12 Runs | HH: 74/2
9.6
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Mithun, Mithun again goes for the paddle scoop but does not connect this time. The ball comes off the pads and goes towards the off side. The batters take a leg bye. Bangladesh now need 101 off 60 balls.
9.5
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Naim pushes this one down to long off for one.
9.4
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Mithun, Length ball outside off, pushed through covers for one.
9.3
4
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Mithun, FOUR! Out comes the paddle scoop! Outside off, Mithun goes down on one knee and lofts this one over short fine leg for a boundary.
9.2
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Length ball on off, Naim gets this one off the leading edge towards the off side for one.
9.1
4
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Beautifully driven! Length ball on middle and off, Naim just drives this one off the back foot straight past Dube for a boundary.
Change of ends for Shivam Dube.
9
over
9 | 9 Runs | HH: 62/2
8.6
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, 50-run stand up between Naim and Mithun. A very important stand this and they are gaining momentum now. Shortish in length, Naim pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.5
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Mithun flicks this one off his pads towards mid-wicket for one.
8.4
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Sundar drags it short, Mithun blocks it out.
8.3
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Floated on off, pushed towards cover.
8.2
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Naim now rocks back and cuts this one towards backward point for a single.
8.1
6
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, SIX! Naim welcomes Sundar back in style! Floated on off, Naim comes down the track and lifts it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
Washington Sundar is back into the attack. 2-0-8-0, his figures so far.
8
over
8 | 8 Runs | HH: 53/2
7.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, Floats one on off, Naim slog sweeps this one towards mid-wicket for one. 8 off the over.
7.5
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Mithun tucks this one towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
7.4
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, This time Naim goes onto the back foot and pushes it towards mid-wicket for one.
7.3
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Mithun flicks the ball off his pads towards mid-wicket for one.
7.2
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, FOUR! This time Chahal goes short and is punished. Mithun rocks back and slams this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.1
0
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Good ball to start off the over. Right in the blockhole. Mithun digs it out.
7
over
7 | 12 Runs | HH: 45/2
6.6
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Mithun, 27 off the last 2 overs. Mithun pulls it away towards square leg for one.
6.5
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Full on off, Naim pushes this one towards mid off and sets off for one. The fielder there, picks it up and goes for a direct hit but misses. However, Naim was in even if that had hit.
6.4
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Mithun, On the pads, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
1
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, Punched off the back foot by the batsman towards cover. One run added to the total.
6.2
4
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! This time it is all class! Short of a length ball outside off, Naim just opens the face of his bat and guides it behind point. Chahal in the deep runs to his left from third man, gets to the ball, puts in a dive, gets a hand to it but can only parry it into the ropes.
6.1
4
Shivam Dube to Mohammad Naim, EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball on off, Naim goes for a slash on the off side. The ball flies off the outside edge towards the third man region for a boundary.
Shivam Dube into the attack.
6
over
6 | 15 Runs | HH: 33/2
5.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, Naim cuts this one towards point and sets off for a single. 33/2 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Mithun, Short of a length on off, Mithun pulls this away for a single.
5.4
1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, Naim charges down the track and pushes it down to mid off for one. The fielder there goes for a direct hit towards the non-striker's end but misses. Had he hit, Naim would have been on his way back.
5.3
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Three in three! A touch short by Chahal and Naim makes him pay. He rocks back, makes room and cuts this one through backward point for a boundary.
5.2
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries! This time Naim dances down the track and smashes this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary beating the man at long on.
5.1
4
Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! Naim welcomes Chahal in style! Chahal floats one on middle, Naim lofts this one over his head and straight down the ground for a boundary.
Yuzvendra Chahal is into the attack.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs | HH: 18/2
4.6
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Shortish on off, Mithun rocks back and looks to cut but misses. Another tight over by Sundar.
4.5
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Naim has driven this one straight down to long off for one.
4.4
2
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Shortish again, Naim pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.
4.3
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, Shortish in length, pushed towards long on for one.
4.2
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Mithun, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
4.1
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Drags it back does Sundar, Naim works this one towards cover for one.
Change of ends for Washington Sundar now.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs | HH: 13/2
3.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Mithun, Short ball on middle and off, Mithun pulls this one but straight to Rahul at mid-wicket.
3.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Mithun, Fuller on off, Mithun pushes it towards mid off.
3.4
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Falls safe! Khaleel bowls a length ball on middle, Naim looks to pull it away but the ball goes off the top edge towards the leg side. It falls in no man's land and the batters scamper through for one.
3.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Good length ball on off, pushed towards the man at cover.
3.2
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, This time Naim guides this one towards point off the back foot.
3.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Mohammad Naim, Good length ball on off, Naim defends it out.
Change of ends for Khaleel.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs | HH: 12/2
2.6
0
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Mithun, Length ball on middle, blocked out by Mithun. He survives the hat-trick ball.
Mohammad Mithun to face the hat-trick ball.
2.5
W
Deepak Chahar to Soumya Sarkar, OUT! CAUGHT! Bangladesh have been rocked here! Chahar has two in two! Full ball on off, Sarkar looks to go over the mid off fielder for a boundary on his first ball. He does not get the perfect timing on it and Dube at mid off goes to his right to take the catch.
Soumya Sarkar walks out to replace Liton Das.
2.4
W
Deepak Chahar to Liton Das, OUT! CAUGHT! Bangladesh lose their first wicket and India are buzzing! Short delivery on middle and leg, Das rocks back and pulls this powerfully towards mid-wicket. Washington Dube there runs to his left, catches the ball and almost performs a split as he falls because of the dew. First blow to Bangladesh and Liton Das is out of here.
2.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Naim, Short of a length delivery on middle, Naim rocks back and pulls this one towards mid-wicket for one.
2.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Naim, Another one outside off, Naim tries to push at it but fails to get bat on ball.
2.1
0
Deepak Chahar to Mohammad Naim, Starts with a length ball on off, Naim cuts it towards point.
Deepak Chahar replaces Khaleel Ahmed after just one over.
2
over
2 | 3 Runs | HH: 11/0
1.6
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Darted on the pads of Naim, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for one. Good start for Sundar. Just 3 off it.
1.5
1
Washington Sundar to Liton Das, Darted on the pads, Das flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
1.4
1
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, On the pads of Naim again, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
1.3
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Full and floated on off, Naim gets down on one knee and plays the sweep shot. The ball goes off the inner half towards square leg.
1.2
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Floated on off, Naim pushes this one towards the man at cover.
1.1
0
Washington Sundar to Mohammad Naim, Floated on the pads, Naim flicks this one towards the man at square leg.
Washington Sundar to partner Khaleel Ahmed from the other end.
1
over
1 | 8 Runs | HH: 8/0
0.6
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, FOUR! Fantastic shot! Full ball on off, Das just creams his drive down the ground through mid off for a boundary. 8 off the first over of the innings.
0.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, Another full ball outside off, Das pushes it straight to the man at cover again.
0.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, Full on off, pushed towards the man at cover.
0.3
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, FOUR! JUST OVER! Full on the pads of Das, he tries to flick it towards mid-wicket but does so uppishly. The ball goes just over the man at mid-wicket and away to the fence.
0.2
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, Good length ball outside off, pushed towards cover.
0.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Liton Das, Khaleel starts with a full ball on off, Das looks to push it towards cover but the ball goes off the inside edge towards mid-wicket.
The Indian fielders make their way out to the middle. They are followed by the Bangladesh openers, Mohammad Naim and Liton Das. The latter will be taking strike. Khaleel Ahmed will start the proceedings with the ball.
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st Innings
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So, can India keep the Bangla Tigers at bay or will the visitors rock the world by chasing this total down? Join us in a while to find out!
The Bangladesh bowlers had a tough night all round. Only Al-Amin Hossain and Soumya Sarkar came out with good performances. Other than them, the bowling was pretty dour.
India had a rocky start as skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed early on. However, Dhawan and Rahul steadied the ship and started playing their strokes after a while. The main stand came between Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul who both scored half tons and stitched a very good partnership. India stuttered at the end due to the fall of wickets but managed to end on a good total.
So, India have set a target of 175 for Bangladesh to chase down and it will not be an easy task. However, with the dew around, we cannot say anything.
19.6
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Shivam Dube, Beautiful yorker to finish off by Mustafizur, Dube jams it out towards mid-wicket. The batters have nothing to lose and they scamper back. They manage to take the second because of a bad throw. INDIA FINISH ON 174/5.
19.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Manish Pandey, Full toss on the pads of Manish Pandey, he does not make full use of it and the ball goes towards backward square leg for a single.
19.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Shivam Dube, Almost a yorker on middle, Dube flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Manish Pandey, Excellent yorker, around leg, dug out for a quick single. The bowler slips while trying to pick the ball.
19.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Manish Pandey, FOUR! Bad bowling and punished! A full toss, around middle, Pandey walks down the track and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary!
19.1
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Manish Pandey, Full on leg, worked wide of long on for a couple.
Mustafizur Rahman to bowl the last over of the innings.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs |
HH: 163/5
18.6
2
Al-Amin Hossain to Shivam Dube, Another short delivery which has been pulled away for a couple.
18.5
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Manish Pandey, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.4
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Shivam Dube, DROPPED! This the second time that Aminul Islam has dropped a catch tonight. Short of a length delivery on middle, Dube pulls this one away towards mid-wicket where the fielder comes forward to take an easy catch but drops it.
18.3
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Manish Pandey, Pandey this time takes the aerial route over covers but just a single.
18.2
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Shivam Dube, Short delivery on the pads, Dube pulls this one towards square leg but the ball falls just short of the fielder. Single taken.
18.1
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shivam Dube, Weird that one was not called wide. Short ball down the leg side, Dube leaves this one alone. He thought that the umpire would signal wide but nothing coming.
Al-Amin to bowl the penultimate over.
18
over
18 | 13 Runs |
HH: 157/5
17.6
2
Shafiul Islam to Manish Pandey, Good length ball on off, Manish pulls it towards mid-wicket and gets a couple.
17.5
4
Shafiul Islam to Manish Pandey, FOUR! This is brilliant batting! Length ball around off, Manish picks the length early. He sees that the third man is up so he just guides it past him with an upper cut for a boundary.
17.4
4
Shafiul Islam to Manish Pandey, FOUR! Hammered away! Good length ball on off, Manish gets on his back foot and smashes his pull through mid-wicket with power for a boundary.
17.3
1
Shafiul Islam to Shivam Dube, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
17.2
1
Shafiul Islam to Manish Pandey, On a length, Pandey pulls it towards long on for a single.
17.1
1
Shafiul Islam to Shivam Dube, On the pads, Dube flicks it towareds mid-wicket for one.
Shafiul Islam to bowl out. 3-1-19-2, his figures so far.
17
over
17 | 5 Runs |
HH: 144/5
16.6
0
Soumya Sarkar to Manish Pandey, Length ball on middle and off, Pandey tries to pull this one but misses.
Shivam Dube walks out to bat.
16.5
W
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT! The well-set Shreyas Iyer departs now. Full ball on off, Iyer looks to clear the long off fence this time. However, he does not time it perfectly and the ball goes to Liton Das who takes a good catch diving forward.
16.4
4
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! What a shot by Iyer! A low full toss on middle and leg, Iyer flicks this one exactly in the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.3
1
Soumya Sarkar to Manish Pandey, Pandey pushes this one towards long on for one.
16.2
0
Soumya Sarkar to Manish Pandey, Length ball outside off, Pandey looks to cut but the ball stays low.
Manish Pandey replaces Rishabh Pant out in the middle.
16.1
W
Soumya Sarkar to Rishabh Pant, OUT! TIMBER! Pant has been dismissed after another under par performance from him. Good length ball on middle and leg, Pant looks to heave this one towards the leg side but misses the ball completely as it stays low. It crashes into the middle stump and Rishabh Pant has to walk back.
Soumya Sarkar is back on.
16
over
16 | 10 Runs |
HH: 139/3
15.6
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Iyer again drives this one towards cover but straight to the man.
15.5
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
15.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Short delivery on the leg side, Iyer pulls this one towards backward square leg for a boundary.
15.3
2
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, On the pads of Iyer, he works it just wide of short fine leg. Al-Amin there puts in a good effort there and half-stops the ball. Two runs taken.
15.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Rishabh Pant, This time Pant connects with his pull shot and the ball goes towards square leg for a single.
15.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Rishabh Pant, Wide! Way too wide this time by Fizz, Pant tries to get his bat to it but misses.
15.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Rishabh Pant, Short delivery on middle and leg, Pant tries to play the hook shot but misses.
Mustafizur Rahman comes back into the attack. 2-0-21-0, his figures so far.
15
over
15 | 20 Runs |
HH: 129/3
14.6
1
Afif Hossain to Rishabh Pant, On the pads of Pant, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for one. 20 off the over.
14.5
1
Afif Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, 50 up for Iyer and it has come off just 27 balls. He gets to his half ton by flicking this one towards square leg for one.
14.4
0
Afif Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, Good delivery by Hossain and much needed one. He bowls a flatter yorker outside off which beats Shreyas.
14.3
6
Afif Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Three in a row! This is the biggest of them all! On the pads this time, Iyer smashes this one over the mid-wicket fence. Afif under the pump.
14.2
6
Afif Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Consecutive ones! This time over the bowler's head! Floated on middle and off, Iyer this time smashes it towards the sightscreen for a maximum.
14.1
6
Afif Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Powerfully struck! Floated on middle and off, Shreyas Iyer clears his front leg and hits it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Afif Hossain is into the attack now.
14
over
14 | 12 Runs |
HH: 109/3
13.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, On the pads of Iyer, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single. 12 runs off the over.
13.5
1
Soumya Sarkar to Rishabh Pant, Unorthodox by Rishabh Pant! Full ball outside off, Pant goes down on one knee and paddle scoops this one towards backward square leg for a single.
13.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length on middle, Iyer pulls this one towards mid-wicket. Liton Das fumbles in the deep but only a single taken.
13.3
2
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, Smart batting! This time Iyer works it with soft hands towards mid-wicket for a couple.
13.2
6
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! What a shot! Flicked away! Full and on the pads, Iyer flicks this one over the mid-wicket fence with power for a biggie.
13.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to Rishabh Pant, On the pads of Pant, he works it down to fine leg for a single.
13
over
13 | 3 Runs |
HH: 97/3
12.6
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Rishabh Pant, Uppish but safe! On the pads of Pant, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket. The ball goes uppishly but in the gap for a single.
12.5
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Rishabh Pant, On off, Pant cuts this one towards point. He thinks of a single but is sent back.
12.4
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, On the pads of Iyer, he flicks this one off the pads towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shreyas Iyer, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
12.2
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Rishabh Pant, On the pads of Pant, he flicks this one towards fine leg for a single to get off the mark.
Rishabh Pant is the new man in.
12.1
W
Al-Amin Hossain to KL Rahul, OUT! CAUGHT! Rahul perishes after his half ton! Al-Amin Hossain bowls a good length ball on off. Rahul looks to go for the biggie by clearing the man at mid off but he mistimes it. Liton Das there takes a simple catch and Rahul looks disappointed. He walks back now but he has done a good job in setting up India for a good finish.
Al-Amin Hossain comes back into the attack. 2-0-13-0, his figures so far.
12
over
12 | 7 Runs |
HH: 94/2
11.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, On the pads, Rahul works this one towards mid-wicket for one. 7 runs off the over.
11.5
2
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, 50 up for KL Rahul and he has helped India at a crucial time here. Length ball outside off, cut towards deep point for a couple.
11.4
2
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, Length ball on middle and leg, Rahul works this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.
11.3
0
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, Length ball on off, pushed towards cover.
11.2
1
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, Another one on the pads, this time Iyer flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, On the pads of Rahul, he flicks this one towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Soumya Sarkar is back on.
11
over
11 | 16 Runs |
HH: 87/2
10.6
0
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Floated on off, played to the point region by the batsman.
10.5
4
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! 50-run stand up for Iyer and Rahul! Another shortish ball on middle, this time Iyer rocks back and pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary. This is a very important stand for India and it has set them up for a big finish come the end of the innings.
10.4
6
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! What a shot by Iyer this! Floated on middle and off, Shreyas comes down the track and smashes this one over the bowler's head for a biggie.
10.3
1
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, Length ball on off, Rahul tries to punch this one off the back foot but the ball goes off the bottom edge for one towards point.
10.2
4
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Great shot this! Shortish again on middle this time. Rahul rocks back and half-pulls it towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
10.1
1
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Shortish and on off, Iyer pushes this one towards cover for one.
10
over
10 | 12 Runs |
HH: 71/2
9.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, This time a length ball on off, Iyer pushes this one towards cover for one.
9.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman to KL Rahul, Shorter ball outside off, Rahul pushes this one towards cover for one.
9.4
4
Mustafizur Rahman to KL Rahul, FOUR! Rahul looking in the groove! Good length ball on off, Rahul comes down the track and lofts this one over extra cover for a boundary.
9.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Iyer pushes this one onto the leg side and takes a quick single.
9.2
1
Mustafizur Rahman to KL Rahul, Another length ball, this time Rahul gets a leading edge on this one and the ball rolls towards point. Single taken.
9.1
4
Mustafizur Rahman to KL Rahul, FOUR! Great shot by KL Rahul this. Length ball on off, Rahul cuts this one towards point. Afif Hossain in the deep puts in a dive but cannot stop it from going for a boundary.
Mustafizur Rahman is back into the attack.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 59/2
8.6
1
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, On the pads of Rahul, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.5
1
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Iyer comes onto the front foot and defends this one onto the off side. The batters take a quick single.
8.4
0
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Floated on off, Iyer pushes this one towards cover.
8.3
1
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, Rahul powerfully punches this one towards long off for one.
8.2
2
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, Floated on off, Rahul powerfully drives this one towards cover for a couple.
8.1
0
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, Floated on off, Rahul punches this one off the back foot towards point. There is a slight confusion between the batters for a single but eventually they opt against it.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs |
HH: 54/2
7.6
1
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, Again on off, this time the batters get one as Rahul pushes it in the gap at cover.
7.5
0
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, Rahul punches this one off the back foot towards cover.
7.4
1
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, Another length ball on middle, Iyer pushes this one towards long on for a single.
7.3
1
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, Length ball on middle and off, pushed towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
1
Soumya Sarkar to Shreyas Iyer, Beautiful shot but just a single taken. Full ball on middle and off, Iyer drives this one down the ground. The ball goes past the bowler and Iyer wants the second but Rahul fell down before starting his first run. Single taken.
7.1
1
Soumya Sarkar to KL Rahul, On the pads of Rahul, he glances this one towards mid-wicket for one. 50 up for India.
Soumya Sarkar replaces Shafiul Islam into the attack.
7
over
7 | 8 Runs |
HH: 49/2
6.6
1
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
6.5
1
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Landed around off, punched down to long on for one more.
6.4
1
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, Tossed up, around off, pushed wide of long off for a run.
6.3
4
Aminul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Very good shot from KL Rahul. Fractionally short outside off, Rahul rocks back and cuts it through point. The ball races away and there is Shafiul in the deep, who tries to get across to his left from sweeper, dives but the ball beats him.
6.2
1
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, The googly, around middle, worked with the turn towards wide long on for a single.
6.1
0
Aminul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Short and outside off, slapped straight to short extra cover.
Spin time! Aminul Islam is on now.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs |
HH: 41/2
5.6
4
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball outside off, Rahul looks to drive this one towards the off side but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a boundary.
5.5
1
Shafiul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, DROPPED! What a dolly that was but Aminul Islam has dropped it! Short of a length ball outside off, Shreyas looks to cut but his one hand comes off the bat while doing so. The ball goes uppishly towards Islam at backward point but he drops an easy catch to his right. India survive a huge scare. The batsmen take a single as well.
5.4
0
Shafiul Islam to Shreyas Iyer, Iyer defends his first ball of the back foot.
5.3
1
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Length ball on middle and off, pushed towards long on for a single.
Shreyas Iyer is the new man in.
5.2
W
Shafiul Islam to Shikhar Dhawan, OUT! CAUGHT! Both the Indian openers have now been dismissed and India stuttering at the start. Length ball on off, Dhawan comes down the track and looks to heave this one over the mid-wicket region. Dhawan is early into his shot as this is the slower one. The ball goes high in the air towards mid-wicket. Mahmudullah, the skipper runs across from long on and sets himself under it. He makes it look comfortable in the end. Tough catch, that.
5.1
1
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Good length ball on middle and leg, Rahul makes room and pushes this one towards cover for a single.
5
over
5 | 9 Runs |
HH: 34/1
4.6
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Good length ball wide outside off, Dhawan stretches his arms and drives this one through the covers for the second boundary of the over. 9 runs off the over.
4.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, Good length ball on middle and off, pushed back towards the bowler.
4.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, Another length ball just outside off, Dhawan comes down the track and looks to cut this one but misses.
4.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, Bouncer on middle and off by Rahman, Dhawan sways away from it.
4.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, Length ball on middle and off, slapped towards cover but straight to the man.
4.1
4
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Shorter delivery on the hips of Dhawan, he slaps it over the man at square leg for a boundary. Bad start by Mustafizur.
4.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman to Shikhar Dhawan, Wide! Way outside off, Dhawan goes after it but misses.
Mustafizur Rahman comes into the attack now.
4
over
4 | 12 Runs |
HH: 25/1
3.6
0
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Length ball outside off, Rahul cuts this one towards the man at point.
3.5
1
Shafiul Islam to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan pushes this one off the back foot towards mid on for a single.
3.4
1
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Full ball outside off, Rahul pushes this one towards cover for a single.
3.3
2
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, This time on the pads of Rahul, he flicks this one towards backward square leg for a couple.
3.2
4
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Another great shot by Rahul. Looks in good touch today. Good length ball outside off, Rahul creams this one through the cover-point region.
3.1
4
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Gorgeous! Length ball on off, Rahul comes down the track and just punches it through mid off for a boundary.
3
over
3 | 10 Runs |
HH: 13/1
2.6
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, Dhawan comes down the track but cannot do anything with this ball. Defends it out.
2.5
1
Al-Amin Hossain to KL Rahul, On the pads of Rahul, he flicks this one towards square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
2.4
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, Run out chance missed! That could have been disastrous for India. Full ball on off, Shikhar pushes this one towards mid off and sets off for a run. Mohammad Naim gets to the ball and goes for a direct hit towards the non-striker's end but misses by a whisker. Had he hit, Dhawan would have been out.
2.3
4
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Another boundary! Great counter-attacking by Dhawan! Full ball on middle and off, Dhawan lofts this one over the mid on fielder and the ball races towards the fence.
2.2
4
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, FOUR! Great shot by Dhawan. He shuffles across and flicks this one off his hips towards the mid-wicket fence.
2.1
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, Fuller and on off, Dhawan pushes this one towards the man at cover.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs |
HH: 3/1
1.6
0
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, First maiden over of the series. What a start by Bangladesh! Length ball on off, pushed towards the man at cover.
1.5
0
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Fuller on off, Rahul pushes this one towards the man at cover.
1.4
0
Shafiul Islam to KL Rahul, Length ball on off, Rahul pushes this one towards the man at point.
KL Rahul is the new man in for India.
1.3
W
Shafiul Islam to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CHOPPED ON! The Indian skipper departs and this is a huge blow for India. Length ball on middle and off, Rohit Sharma flicks this one towards the leg side. However, his bat comes down late and the ball goes off the inside edge onto the leg pole. How will India recover from this body blow?
1.2
0
Shafiul Islam to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on off, this time Sharma defends it out towards covers.
1.1
0
Shafiul Islam to Rohit Sharma, Length ball on off, Rohit Sharma pushes this one towards cover off the back foot.
Shafiul Islam to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 3 Runs |
HH: 3/0
0.6
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, Good start by Al-Amin. Just the 3 off the first over. This ball is on a good length on middle, Dhawan looks to push it out but the ball goes off the inside edge behind Dhawan.
0.5
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Rohit Sharma, On the pads of Rohit, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
0.4
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, On the hips of Dhawan, he flicks this one towards backward square leg for a single. Dhawan is off the mark now.
0.3
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Shikhar Dhawan, First ball for Dhawan, it is full and off. He pushes this one towards the man at mid off.
0.2
1
Al-Amin Hossain to Rohit Sharma, This time it is full and outside off, Rohit superbly drives it towards cover where the fielder dives to his right and saves at least a run for his side. Single taken. Rohit is off the mark.
0.1
0
Al-Amin Hossain to Rohit Sharma, Good start by Al-Amin. He bowls one on a length just outside off, Rohit pushes this one towards the point fielder.
The Bangladesh players walk out onto the field for the all important clash. They are followed by the fantastic Indian duo, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. The Indian skipper will be taking strike. Al-Amin Hossain to start the proceedings with the ball for Bangladesh. Here we go!
INDIA (PLAYING XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey (IN FOR KRUNAL PANDYA), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.
BANGLADESH (PLAYING XI) - Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah (C), Afif Hossain, Mohammad Mithun (IN FOR MOSADDEK HOSSAIN), Aminul Islam, Shafiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, says that they would have wanted to bowl first as well but this is a very good challenge for them. He hopes that they can post a score on the board and put Bangladesh under pressure. On his 100th T20I cap, Rohit says it is another day in the office for him and nothing else. Just says that he is happy that he is playing for the nation. Informs that Manish Pandey comes in for Krunal Pandya.
Mahmudullah, the Bangladesh skipper, says that he has chosen to bowl first because the wicket looks good. Also says that India is a side that know how to chase totals down hence they have decided to bowl first. Also mentions how the dew factor might come into play late on in the game. Informs that Mosaddek Hossain is replaced in the team by Mohammad Mithun.
Toss - Heads is the call by Mahmudullah and heads it is. Bangladesh win the toss and choose to bowl first.
Pitch Report - Murali Kartik is down for the pitch report along with Sunil Gavaskar. Kartik says it is a big ground. Mr. Gavaskar suggests that there will be a bit of turn for the spinners. Further says the grass has come off a little and if the ball lands in that area, the spinners will get more purchase. Adds that the surface is crumbly and dry. Suggests that both these captains would want to chase because that has been a proven winning formula for them.
Will history be written today by Bangladesh? Or will the Men In Blue continue their dominance over the Bangla Tigers? Welcome to the third and final T20I where pride will be won and lost. After a comprehensive win in the first T20I for Bangladesh, India rocked the visitors in the second T20I as the Hitman showed his class. The visitors were annihilated by the Indian openers and India won comfortably. India will be heading into this match full of confidence and momentum. It seems that the toss will also be a very important factor in how the match pans out. Here come the pitch report and the toss.