Colombo (Sri Lanka): India, who have already made, the final beating Pakistan and Sri Lanka, lost to Bangladesh in their last Super 4 game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 by six runs.
India restricted Bangladesh to 265/8 after skipper Rohit Sharma put the Opposition into bat at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Friday. A stroke-filled hundred by Shubman Gill, has kept the hosts in the chase after top order failure. But in the end India fell short by six runs in the dead rubber as Bangladesh were already eliminated out of the tournament.
11.05 PM
India were bundled out for 259 as Bangladesh scripted a memorable victory. Shubman Gill's blazing hundred and late hitting by Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur went in vain. The final will be played on Sunday.
10.55 PM
India lost Shardul Thakur in the penultimate over. Axar Patel made a valiant 42. The Gujarat batter Axar was caught in the deep by Tanzid Hasan as pacer Mustifizur Rahman applied all his experience of bowling in the death overs to grab two quick wickets in the 49th over.
- 10.49 PM
Axar and Shardul, who are hitting the loose balls, have kept India in the chase. Axar Patel smashed a consecutive four and a six in the 48th over off Mahedi Hasan as the Men in Blue collected 14 runs in it. The equation was brought down to 17 off 12 balls.
The duo has so far added runs for the eight-wicket.
- 10.23 PM
It was Mahedi Hasan who sent back Shubman Gill. The Punjab batter made a fine 121 as he single-handedly kept India into the chase, despite lack of partners. Gill's lofted shot was taken by Hridoy wide of long-off. The onus is now on Axar Patel and all-rounder Shardul Thakur to take the side home.
- 10.13 PM
Shubman Gill continued his aggressive approach after his hundred. He found an able ally in Axar Patel, who played second fiddle. India still needed 66 runs.
- 9.59 PM
India lost its seventh wicket in the form of Ravindra Jadeja, but it was Shubman Gill, who notched up his individual 100, with two runs. He single-handedly has kept India in the contention as the Rohit Sharma-led team is nearing the target. Gill, who is enormously talented, has hammered eight boundaries and four sixes so far. Gill is also the highest run-scorer of the ongoing Asia Cup.
- 9.35 PM
Shakib-Al-Hasan, the willy old fox, once again showed his mettle. This time the Bangladesh skipper broke the stand between Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav (26) after he cleaned up the latter with a full tossed up delivery. Surya tries to play a sweep shot, but missed it and the ball clips the off-stump. Surya hit three boundaries in his short stay at the wicket.
- 9.15 PM
The required run-rate went above six. Shakib-Al-Hasan was bowling fabulously from one end as it was becoming hard for Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to free their arms. The duo were up against the Bangladesh spinners and hammered loose balls.
- 8.56 PM
Shubman Gill continued taking on the Opposition bowlers. He smashed rival skipper Shakib-Al-Hasan for a towering six, perhaps the shot of the match.
- 8.49 PM
Mehidi Hasan trapped Ishan Kishan (5) trapped in front of the wicket in the 24th over even as India lost their fourth wicket for 94. The Jharkhand stumper unsuccessfully reviewed the decision. Suryakumar Yadav, who hails from Mumbai, joined Gill, who was waging a lone battle.
- 8.31 PM
India lost their third wicket after KL Rahul made the long walk back to the dressing room. The 'Men in Blue' were in a spot of bother at 74/3 with stumper Ishan Kishan joining Gill in the middle. The duo has a tough task of rebuilding the innings. Suman Gill neared his half-century.
- 8.18 PM
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are playing with caution and are building a big partnership even as the Men in Blue inch closer to their target on a slow pitch. Rahul, who smashed an unbeaten hundred against Pakistan in the first Super 4 game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, is eyeing yet another big score. Gill with an audacious drive has moved to his individual 40. India need less than 200 runs now.
- 7.59 PM
Opener Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who walked in at number four, are rebuilding the Indian innings after the loss of first two wickets in quick succession. At the end of 10 overs, India, chasing 266, is poised at 42/2.
- 7.25 PM
Debutant Tilak Varma also failed to meet the expectations of the team management as he was dismissed for five. He became pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib's second victim as the seamer celebrated his dismissal with joy.
- 7.19 PM
India captain Rohit Sharma, who was three double hundreds to his name, was dismissed on the second ball of the Indian innings after he was caught by Anamul off Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Sakib got his maiden ODI wicket in the form of the star India batter.
- 6.43 PM
Bangladesh posted 265/8 in their first innings totals India need 266 runs for an outright win. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al-Hasan top scored with a stroke-filled 80.
- 6.26 PM
Pacer Prasidh Krishan, who was included in the playing XI, got his first wicket after he cleaned up Nasum Ahmed (44). It was courtesy's Ahmed's knock, that was laced with six boundaries and a six, helped the Men in Green near the 250 run mark. The lanky Karnataka pacer reposed faith shown in him by the team management.
- 6.16 PM
Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan are adding some valuable runs to the Bangladesh's total as the duo frustrated the Indian bowlers. They have added 40 runs for the unbroken eight wicket stand so far.
- 5.59 PM
Pacer Mohammed Shami, who was brought back into the attack removed a well set Towid Hridoy (54 of 81 balls) in the 42nd over. His knock at least helped Bangladesh near the 200-run mark. Hridoy, who was caught by Tilak Varma at the deep mid-wicket, hit five fours and two sixes.
- 5.39 PM
Ravindra Jadeja got into the act and trapped Shamim Hossain (1) in front of the wicket. It was Ravindra Jadeja's 200th ODI wicket and he joined the likes of Anil Kumble (337), Javagal Srinath (315), Ajit Agarkar (288), Zaheer Khan (282), Harbhajan Singh (269) and legendary Kapil Dev (253)
- 5.33 PM
Shardul Thakur got his third wicket of the match, when he removed a well set rival skipper Shakib-Al-Hasan (80). The left-handed batter Shakib hammered six boundaries and three maximums, in his knock, that will help his side post a decent total.
- 5.20 PM
After the top-order collapse, Bangladesh's captain Shakib-Al-Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy took their team to a good total as they have stitched 101 runs partnership in just 112 balls.
- 5.15 PM
Another six from the Shakib-Al-Hasan over mid-wicket against Ravindra Jadeja. Bangladeshi batters decided to take charge against the spinners. Both the batters scored 27 runs in the last 30 balls.
- 5.06 PM
The left-hand batter Shakib-Al-Hasan and Towhid Hridoy are rebuilding Bangladesh's innings as they have made an unbeaten 75-run partnership.
- 4.54 PM
Bangladeshi captain Shakib-Al-Hasan brings up his 55th ODI half-century with two huge sixes over mid-wicket against Axar Patel.
- 4.52 PM
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Huge LBW appeal on the first ball against Shakib-Al-Hasan but the umpire said not out. Rohit Sharma decided not to take a review.
- 4.40 PM
Towhid Hridoy hits two sixes to Tilak Verma, who is in his 4th over. Shakib-Al-Hasan slowly getting close to his half-century.
- 4:30 PM
Tialk Verma turns the ball away from the left-handed batter Shakib-Al-Hasan. He edged ball to wicket-keeper KL Rahul, who dropped a regulation catch.
- 4.22 PM
The ODI debutant Tilak Verma comes into the attack. Bangladeshi skipper Shakib-Al-Hasan and Towhid Hridoy trying to make a partnership after top-order collapse.
- 4.11 PM
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel joined the party as he sent back Mehidy Hasan Miraz (13), who was caught by skipper Rohit Sharma in the slip cordon. Bangladesh was teetering at 59/4 after 14 overs.
- 3.59 PM
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and experienced campaigner Shakib-Al-Hasan are trying to rebuild Bangladesh's innings after their top-order faltered.
- 3.50 PM
Mehidy Hasan got a life after debutant Tilak Verma dropped a sitter at square leg.
- 3:45 PM
Shakib hits a beautiful cover drive, which races to the fence off Shardul Thakur. Bangladesh were reeling at 34/3 after eight overs.
- 3:40 PM
The seventh over by Mohammed Shami turns out to be the first maiden of the match as Mehidy Hasan Miraz finds it difficult to connect the bat with the ball.
- 3.30 PM
Shardul Thakur provides India with another breakthrough as Anamul Haque tries to smash a full-length delivery only to give a dolly to wicket-keeper KL Rahul. Mehidy Hasan Miraj walks into bat at number 5.
- 3.19 PM
Shardul Thakur bowled Tanzid Hasan (13) in the fourth over as the south paw played onto his stumps while trying to play a pull shot. Bangladesh were reeling at 15/2. Shakib Al Hasan joined Anamul Haque after both the openers were dismissed.
- 3.12 PM
On the first bowl of the third over, Mohammed Shami cleaned up Litton Das (0) as he walked back to the dressing room. Bangladesh lost their first-wicket on 13. In walked, Anamul Haque.
- 3.08 PM
Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das have started the proceedings for the Men in Green. In the first two overs, bowled by pacer Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur, Tanzid Hasan struck three boundaries.
- 2.30 PM
India's skipper won the toss and opted to bowl with five changes in the playing eleven with Tilak Varma making his debut. Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav have been in the playing XI . Bangladesh has also made a few changes in the team with Tanzim Hasan Sakib is making his debut.
Playing 11:
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna
Bangladesh: Litton Das(w), Tanzid Hasan, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
