World Cup 2023 Match 4: India vs Bangladesh - A Detailed Recap
In the fourth match of the World Cup 2023, India faced off against Bangladesh. This match was a testament to India’s supreme run in the ongoing World Cup.
The Teams
The teams for this match were as follows1:
India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan ©, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed.
The Match
India won the toss and chose to bowl first1. The decision to bowl first was influenced by the conditions at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune1. It was a sunny day with lower humidity and there was no possibility of rain1.
India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya had picked up an ankle injury during the previous match against New Zealand and was missing from this match2. Despite this setback, India put up a strong performance.
The Result
India thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets2. This was India’s fourth consecutive victory of the tournament2. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India’s victory. He scored an unbeaten 103 from 97 balls2, hitting a six to reach his hundred and secure India’s win with 51 balls to spare2.
This outcome helped the hosts climb to the pole3. The victory was a testament to India’s strong team performance and their ability to perform under pressure.
Stay tuned for more detailed blogs on each of the upcoming matches of India in the World Cup 2023. For more highlights and updates, you can check out Hotstar1 and ICC Cricket2.