After losing the opening game of the 2018 Nidahas trophy against the hosts Sri Lanka, India made a comeback in a style by beating Bangladesh in a comfortable manner. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma decided to field first and his bowlers restricted the Bangladesh team for 139/8 (20 overs). In reply, India successfully chased down that target in 18.4 overs through Shikhar Dhawan’s brilliant batting as they won the match by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
There were regular wickets falling in Bangladesh innings as none of their batsmen was able to play a big knock. While openers Tamim Iqbal (15) and Soumya Sarkar (14) were sent back to the pavilion under 20-runs mark, Liton Das (34) and Sabbir Rahman (30) were the top two scorers in that innings. Skipper Mahmudullah and wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim lost their wickets for just 1 and 18 runs respectively.
Among the Indian bowlers, left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat (3/38) was the best performer as he took 3 wickets. Making an international debut in this T20I tri-series opener, all-rounder Vijay Shankar (2/32) picked up 2 wickets through his right-arm medium bowling. After dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim by caught behind the wicket, Vijay opened his wicket account in the international cricket.
Also, Shardul Thakur (1/25) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/19) claimed a wicket each.
Also read: Mid innings of this match
In reply, India comfortably chased down the low target. While Rohit Sharma (17) and Rishabh Pant (7) lost their wickets cheaply, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina put an important third wicket partnership for 68-runs which settled the match for India. After that, Raina was dismissed for 28 runs.
On the other hand, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan scored another half-century as this time he scored 55 runs before losing his wicket. He hit total 5 fours and 2 sixes during his knock.
Also read: Shikhar Dhawan dominates once again
Manish Pandey did the remaining job as he was not out on 27 runs off 19 balls. India reached the target in 18.4 overs after losing 4 wickets.
Among the Bangladeshi bowlers, Rubel Hossain (2/24) clinched two wickets while Mustafizur Rahman (1/31) and Taskin Ahmed (1/28) picked up a piece of wicket each.
Vijay Shankar was awarded the Player of the Match.
Here are some Twitter reactions of the match
India's sixth consecutive win against Bangladesh in T20Is. 🙌#indvban
— Nidhi 😸🐥 (@nidhimehta64) March 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/gully_cricketr/status/971795813620854784
https://twitter.com/AnindaSarkar15/status/971795803554631681
Well-done team #India #INDvBAN der aaye durust aaye keep it 👆
— Vidur Kumar Pandey (@VidurPandey) March 8, 2018
Well done boys..Keep it up. Congratulations #INDvBAN
— Yogeesha K (@YogeeshaK3) March 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Anujyadav_sp/status/971796504598888449
India beats Bangladesh by 6 wickets . Congrats India !!! 💪💪👏👍#INDvBAN #BANvIND
— No Delusional disorder (@Based_Duck) March 8, 2018
Congrats #TeamIndia well played Dhawan n Manish Pandey 🙌 and of course Vijay Shankar for amazing bowling👍plz make this boring #NidahasTrophy2018 little more entertaining from next match onwards😂😂😂#INDvBAN #BCCI
— शंकर (@iamrathod17) March 8, 2018
Congrats boys, well played👏👏tym to rejoice, tym to cheer..INDIAAAAAAAA @SDhawan25 terrific👍👍 #INDvsBAN #T20I Bleed Blue rockzzzz💪💪
— Nandita Roy (@NanditaRoy16) March 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/shaik_feroz_004/status/971797097984020480
https://twitter.com/SriramSiva3/status/971798390701830144
Special praising on Shikhar Dhawan’s knock
You have to genuinely appreciate the way @SDhawan25 goes about his game. Mr. Consistent in the absence of Virat. Leading the batting attack #INDvBAN
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 8, 2018
Its like @SDhawan25 is one the SHIKHAR(Peak) of his career.Continue this tremendous form GABBAR in the #IPL2018 for @SunRisers #INDvBAN
— R Ranjan Yadav (@yadavrranjan777) March 8, 2018
is @SDhawan25 the current best limited over opening batsman in the world?#INDvsBAN #ShikharDhawan
— Akhil (@Allure_Akhil) March 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Krishanverma631/status/971796397698596864
That's what true friendship is ..❤❤@SDhawan25 @imVkohli ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/msXd5Sl2Lj
— Srishti tyagi 🇮🇳 (@imvkohli05) March 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/HookerPritam/status/971797900073230336
