IND vs BAN / India took another step towards the semi-finals, beating Bangladesh by 5 runs.

IND vs BAN: India defeated Bangladesh by 5 runs in the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Batting first after losing the toss, India scored 184 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. The highest runs for Team India came from the bat of Virat Kohli, he played an innings of 64 runs in 44 balls. At the same time, KL Rahul also returned to form and scored 50 runs in 32 balls.

In reply, Bangladesh could only manage 145 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 16 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis rule.

There was a partnership of 67 runs between KL Rahul-Virat Kohli and 38 runs between Kohli and Suryakumar. Surya scored 30 runs at a strike rate of 187.

Kohli again did wonders and scored his third fifty in this World Cup. This is the 36th fifty of his T20 International career. He also became the highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup.

Hardik got double success

Hardik dismissed Mosaddek Hossain after Yasir Ali in the same over. Yasir Ali made a run off three balls and was caught by Arshdeep Singh. After him Mosaddek Hossain returned to the pavilion after scoring six runs in three balls. Hardik clean bowled him.

Arshdeep sent Shakib to the pavilion

Arshdeep gave the second success to Team India in the 12th over. He dismissed Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan on the fifth ball. Shakib was caught by Deepak Hooda on the boundary in an attempt to hit a six. He scored 13 runs in 12 balls. Bangladesh scored 101 for four in 12 overs. They now need 50 runs in four overs to win.

Liton Das returns to the pavilion

India got a big breakthrough soon after the game started after rain. On the second ball of the eighth over, KL Rahul ran out Liton Das on a direct throw. Liton scored 60 runs off 27 balls. Shakib Al Hasan comes to the crease after his dismissal. At the other end is Najmul Hasan Shanto. Bangladesh scored 74 runs in one wicket in eight overs.

Bangladesh got new target

According to the Duckworth-Lewis rule due to rain, Bangladesh got a target of 151 runs to win in 16 overs. He has scored 66 runs in seven overs for no loss. In such a situation, they now need 85 more runs in nine overs. Liton Das is unbeaten on 59 and Najmul Hasan Shanto scored seven runs.

Stunning half century by Liton Das

Liton Das is batting in a stormy manner. He has scored a half-century in 21 balls. Bangladesh scored 60 runs for no loss in the powerplay (opening six overs). Liton is unbeaten on 56 off 24 balls and Najmul Hasan Shanto four runs off 12 balls.

Virat Kohli becomes most successful batsman in T20 World Cup

In this match, Virat Kohli recorded a big record in his name. He has become the highest run scorer in T20 World Cup history. Kohli achieved this feat when he scored 16 runs against Bangladesh in Adelaide. Virat has overtaken former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene.