India vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup Warm-Up: Live Updates

In New York, the T20 World Cup warm-up match between India and Bangladesh has tilted heavily in favor of India. With India setting a challenging target and Bangladesh faltering in their chase, the game is heading towards an exciting conclusion.

First Innings: India’s Strong Total

India posted a competitive total of 182 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs, driven by notable performances from their key batsmen:

– Rohit Sharma (c): Scored 23 off 19 balls with 2 fours and 1 six.
– Sanju Samson: Managed just 1 run before being dismissed lbw by Shoriful Islam.
– Rishabh Pant (wk): Played a crucial knock of 53 off 32 balls, with 4 fours and 4 sixes, before retiring out.
– Suryakumar Yadav: Scored 31 off 18 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes.
– Shivam Dube: Contributed 14 off 16 balls.
– Hardik Pandya: Remained unbeaten with 40 off 23 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.
– Ravindra Jadeja: Finished not out on 4 off 6 balls.

Extras added a valuable 16 runs to the total (4 byes, 2 leg byes, 10 wides).

– Score Summary
– Total: 182/5 in 20 overs
– Yet to Bat: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Second Innings: Bangladesh’s Struggle

Chasing 183, Bangladesh’s innings has been riddled with setbacks as they find themselves at 97 for 5 in 15.5 overs. Key moments in the chase include:

-Tanzid Hasan: Scored 17 off 18 balls before being caught by Arshdeep Singh off Hardik Pandya.
– Soumya Sarkar: Departed for a duck, caught behind by Pant off Arshdeep Singh.
– Litton Das (wk): Managed 6 off 8 balls, bowled by Arshdeep Singh.
– Najmul Hossain Shanto (c): Fell for a duck, caught by Hardik Pandya off Siraj.
– Towhid Hridoy: Scored 13 off 14 balls, caught by Ravindra Jadeja off Axar Patel.
– Shakib Al Hasan: Currently batting at 23 off 26 balls.
– Mahmudullah: Currently batting at 32 off 21 balls, with 3 fours and 1 six.

Extras have contributed 6 runs (2 leg byes, 4 wides).

Current Scenario

With Bangladesh at 97 for 5 in 15.5 overs, India maintains a strong grip on the match. The Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, have effectively stifled the Bangladeshi batting lineup, making the chase increasingly difficult.

– Arshdeep Singh: Key performer with early wickets.
– Hardik Pandya: Contributing both with bat and ball.
– Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel: Supporting with crucial wickets.

Bangladesh Score Summary
– Total: 97/5 in 15.5 overs
– Yet to Bat: Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam

Stay tuned for further updates as India looks to close out the game and secure a comprehensive victory in this T20 World Cup warm-up match.

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