LIVE
Thu, 19 March 2015
LIVE World Cup: India crush Bangladesh to storm into semis
Timeline Refresh
17:00 India crush Bangladesh to storm into semis
India win by 109 runs, enter semi-finals!!!
B'desh 193-all out (45 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Rubel Hossain does not last long as he top edges the pull shot against Yadav and is caught on the leg side for a duck.
Another short ball which Rahman pulls to deep square leg but turns down the single.
He top edges the last delivery which sails straight into the hands of the fielder on the fine leg fence, who takes it after a slight fumble.
Bangladesh are bowled out for a paltry 193 in 45 overs to lose by a big margin of 109 runs.
India win their 11th successive match in the World Cup to enter the semi-finals for the second tournament in a row. They will play the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan quarter-final match in the semi-finals.
This is Dhoni's 100th win as ODI captain joining Ricky Ponting and Allan Border as the only three captains to have achieved the feat.
A dominating performance from the World champions as they bowled out their opponents for the seventh match in a row, in this tournament.
Yadav was India's most successful bowler claiming four for 31 in nine overs, while Ashwin once again impressed despite not taking a wicket as he conceded just 30 runs in 10 overs.
B'desh 193-all out (45 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Rubel Hossain does not last long as he top edges the pull shot against Yadav and is caught on the leg side for a duck.
Another short ball which Rahman pulls to deep square leg but turns down the single.
He top edges the last delivery which sails straight into the hands of the fielder on the fine leg fence, who takes it after a slight fumble.
Bangladesh are bowled out for a paltry 193 in 45 overs to lose by a big margin of 109 runs.
India win their 11th successive match in the World Cup to enter the semi-finals for the second tournament in a row. They will play the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan quarter-final match in the semi-finals.
This is Dhoni's 100th win as ODI captain joining Ricky Ponting and Allan Border as the only three captains to have achieved the feat.
A dominating performance from the World champions as they bowled out their opponents for the seventh match in a row, in this tournament.
Yadav was India's most successful bowler claiming four for 31 in nine overs, while Ashwin once again impressed despite not taking a wicket as he conceded just 30 runs in 10 overs.
16:44 Bangladesh lose 8th wicket, India inch closer to semis
B'desh 192-8 (44 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Rahman pulls a short ball from Mohit but is unable to get hold it for only a single on the leg side.
A good slower ball from Mohit which deceives Rahman who goes for a wild swing but fails to make connection.
The last ball is full and moves away, taking the edge of Mortaza's bat and straight into the hands of Dhoni.
Rahman pulls a short ball from Mohit but is unable to get hold it for only a single on the leg side.
A good slower ball from Mohit which deceives Rahman who goes for a wild swing but fails to make connection.
The last ball is full and moves away, taking the edge of Mortaza's bat and straight into the hands of Dhoni.
16:40 Hossain out for 35, Bangladesh lose 7th wicket
B'desh 189-7 (43 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Jadeja comes back as Hossain comes down the track and lofts him over mid-on for a four and gets a single from the last ball to make it five from the over.
Mohit comes back into the attack. The second ball is short which Hossain pulls through midwicket for a boundary and like in the previous over he retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Hossain comes down the track to Jadeja but is beaten in the flight as he gets a thick outside edge which flies past the keeper for a four. He heaves the next ball over midwicket for another boundary as Bangladesh look to attack the Indian bowlers.
However, Jadeja gets revenge from the last ball of the over as Hossain hits it straight to Dhawan in the covers to fall for 35 from 34 balls.
Jadeja comes back as Hossain comes down the track and lofts him over mid-on for a four and gets a single from the last ball to make it five from the over.
Mohit comes back into the attack. The second ball is short which Hossain pulls through midwicket for a boundary and like in the previous over he retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Hossain comes down the track to Jadeja but is beaten in the flight as he gets a thick outside edge which flies past the keeper for a four. He heaves the next ball over midwicket for another boundary as Bangladesh look to attack the Indian bowlers.
However, Jadeja gets revenge from the last ball of the over as Hossain hits it straight to Dhawan in the covers to fall for 35 from 34 balls.
16:28
B'desh 169-6 (40 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Yadav generating good pace as Rahman steers the second ball to thirdman for one before Hossain guides it uppishly to thirdman on the bounce for a single as just two runs come from the over.
Hossain pulls a short ball from Shami to midwicket where Dhawan misfields to give away three runs.
India's pacers keeping it short and outside the off-stump, leaving the Bangladesh batsmen to get ones and twos on the off-side.
The Powerplay is not proving to be too helpful for Bangladesh, who are not able to find the boundaries.
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over and also the last over of the Powerplay.
He is unlucky not to pick a wicket as Dhawan puts down a straightforward chance on the off-side.
Four runs from the over as Ashwin finishes with tidy figures of 30 from 10 overs.
Bangladesh are 169 for six in 40 overs, with 134 needed from 10 overs for victory.
Yadav generating good pace as Rahman steers the second ball to thirdman for one before Hossain guides it uppishly to thirdman on the bounce for a single as just two runs come from the over.
Hossain pulls a short ball from Shami to midwicket where Dhawan misfields to give away three runs.
India's pacers keeping it short and outside the off-stump, leaving the Bangladesh batsmen to get ones and twos on the off-side.
The Powerplay is not proving to be too helpful for Bangladesh, who are not able to find the boundaries.
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over and also the last over of the Powerplay.
He is unlucky not to pick a wicket as Dhawan puts down a straightforward chance on the off-side.
Four runs from the over as Ashwin finishes with tidy figures of 30 from 10 overs.
Bangladesh are 169 for six in 40 overs, with 134 needed from 10 overs for victory.
16:17 Rahim out for 27 as Bangladesh slip further
B'desh 159-6 (37 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
The Batting Powerplay comes into play and Bangladesh would be hoping to launch a comeback in the next five overs.
Rahim top edges the pull shot and Dhoni completes an easy catch on the off-side.
Rahim departs for 27 as Bangladesh slip to 139 for six, in the 36th over.
Nasir Hossain edges the second delivery he faces as it goes through the vacant slip region for a four.
Two balls later, Rahman pulls it through midwicket for another boundary and smashes the last ball through point to make it three fours in the over.
13 runs from the first over of Powerplay take Bangladesh to 152 for six in 36 overs.
In the next over, Hossain gets on the top of the bounce and smashes it through point for a boundary but still Bangladesh get only seven from the over.
The Batting Powerplay comes into play and Bangladesh would be hoping to launch a comeback in the next five overs.
Rahim top edges the pull shot and Dhoni completes an easy catch on the off-side.
Rahim departs for 27 as Bangladesh slip to 139 for six, in the 36th over.
Nasir Hossain edges the second delivery he faces as it goes through the vacant slip region for a four.
Two balls later, Rahman pulls it through midwicket for another boundary and smashes the last ball through point to make it three fours in the over.
13 runs from the first over of Powerplay take Bangladesh to 152 for six in 36 overs.
In the next over, Hossain gets on the top of the bounce and smashes it through point for a boundary but still Bangladesh get only seven from the over.
16:03 Bangladesh struggle in middle overs, India on top
B'desh 139-5 (35 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Ashwin is taken off after bowling nine overs for 26 runs as he makes way the extra pace of Yadav. Three singles from four balls before Rahman mishits the cut and gets two runs behind point.
Yadav switches to round the wicket and a full delivery is hit to the covers for a single.
Six runs come from the over and Jadeja also gives away the same number of runs in the next.
Bangladesh are 139 for five in 35 overs with another 164 needed from 15 overs for victory at an asking rate of 10.93.
Ashwin is taken off after bowling nine overs for 26 runs as he makes way the extra pace of Yadav. Three singles from four balls before Rahman mishits the cut and gets two runs behind point.
Yadav switches to round the wicket and a full delivery is hit to the covers for a single.
Six runs come from the over and Jadeja also gives away the same number of runs in the next.
Bangladesh are 139 for five in 35 overs with another 164 needed from 15 overs for victory at an asking rate of 10.93.
15:54
B'desh 127-5 (33 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Rahim finally gets a boundary as he slog sweeps Jadeja over midwicket and three more singles make it seven runs from the over.
Bangladesh showing a bit of urgency now as they pick up five singles from Ashwin's ninth over, the 32nd of the innings.
Rahim gives Jadeja the charge and lofts him over the covers for two runs before he uses his favourite, the slog sweep for a boundary through midwicket.
Bangladesh have pushed on a bit, scoring 20 from the last three overs to reach 127 for five in 33 overs with Rahim on 23 and Rahman on seven.
Rahim finally gets a boundary as he slog sweeps Jadeja over midwicket and three more singles make it seven runs from the over.
Bangladesh showing a bit of urgency now as they pick up five singles from Ashwin's ninth over, the 32nd of the innings.
Rahim gives Jadeja the charge and lofts him over the covers for two runs before he uses his favourite, the slog sweep for a boundary through midwicket.
Bangladesh have pushed on a bit, scoring 20 from the last three overs to reach 127 for five in 33 overs with Rahim on 23 and Rahman on seven.
15:46 Shakib dismissed for 10, India in control
B'desh 107-5 (30 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
The Bangladesh innings is going nowhere. Ashwin is in the middle of a very good spell and the two batsmen are finding it difficult to get him away even for singles.
Shakib, in particular, has struggled to get going having made just 10 from 32 balls.
The pressure pays off as Shakib attempts to cut Jadeja but is unable to keep it down and hits it straight into the hands of Shami at point.
Shakib walks back after a poor innings of 10 from 34 balls as Bangladesh slip further to 104 for five in the 29th over.
The two spinners have combined taken one for 26 in 10 overs to take the match away from Bangladesh in the middle overs.
Sabbir Rahman sweeps Ashwin square on the leg side for a couple but is unable to get a run from the rest of the over.
Bangladesh are reeling on 107 for five in 30 overs, with another 196 needed from 20 overs for victory at an asking rate of 9.80.
The Bangladesh innings is going nowhere. Ashwin is in the middle of a very good spell and the two batsmen are finding it difficult to get him away even for singles.
Shakib, in particular, has struggled to get going having made just 10 from 32 balls.
The pressure pays off as Shakib attempts to cut Jadeja but is unable to keep it down and hits it straight into the hands of Shami at point.
Shakib walks back after a poor innings of 10 from 34 balls as Bangladesh slip further to 104 for five in the 29th over.
The two spinners have combined taken one for 26 in 10 overs to take the match away from Bangladesh in the middle overs.
Sabbir Rahman sweeps Ashwin square on the leg side for a couple but is unable to get a run from the rest of the over.
Bangladesh are reeling on 107 for five in 30 overs, with another 196 needed from 20 overs for victory at an asking rate of 9.80.
15:36
B'desh 102-4 (27 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Ashwin drops short as Rahim rocks back and cuts him through point for two runs. Rahim slog sweeps the next over midwicket and picks another couple as Bangladesh try to do something about the increasing asking rate.
The match situation is perfect for Jadeja, who likes to keep it simple and rush through his overs. He concedes just two runs from his second over as India continue to build on the pressure through their spinners.
Ashwin drops short as Rahim rocks back and cuts him through point for two runs. Rahim slog sweeps the next over midwicket and picks another couple as Bangladesh try to do something about the increasing asking rate.
The match situation is perfect for Jadeja, who likes to keep it simple and rush through his overs. He concedes just two runs from his second over as India continue to build on the pressure through their spinners.
15:32
B'desh 95-4 (25 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, in place of Ashwin, who had an excellent second spell in which he claimed two for eight in four overs.
Jadeja bowls a wide down the leg side to Shakib, who drives the next ball to long-on for one.
Rahim makes room and steers it through the off-side for a single and Shakib gets one to long-on as four runs come from the over.
At the halfway stage, Bangladesh are 95 for four with another 208 runs needed from the remaining 25 overs for victory at an asking rate of 8.32.
Interestingly, India scored 203 runs from their last 25 overs after being 99 for two at one stage.
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, in place of Ashwin, who had an excellent second spell in which he claimed two for eight in four overs.
Jadeja bowls a wide down the leg side to Shakib, who drives the next ball to long-on for one.
Rahim makes room and steers it through the off-side for a single and Shakib gets one to long-on as four runs come from the over.
At the halfway stage, Bangladesh are 95 for four with another 208 runs needed from the remaining 25 overs for victory at an asking rate of 8.32.
Interestingly, India scored 203 runs from their last 25 overs after being 99 for two at one stage.
15:27
B'desh 91-4 (24 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
The fall of wicket has put Bangladesh under some pressure as Ashwin bowls a maiden over to Shakib, who is being quite watchful.
Shami backs it up with another maiden over as India ramp up the pressure with some disciplined bowling.
Shakib hits Ashwin through point for a single, the first run for Bangladesh after 18 balls.
Just a single in the last three overs for Bangladesh, who have struggled to 91 for four in 24 overs.
The fall of wicket has put Bangladesh under some pressure as Ashwin bowls a maiden over to Shakib, who is being quite watchful.
Shami backs it up with another maiden over as India ramp up the pressure with some disciplined bowling.
Shakib hits Ashwin through point for a single, the first run for Bangladesh after 18 balls.
Just a single in the last three overs for Bangladesh, who have struggled to 91 for four in 24 overs.
15:23 Sarkar falls for 29 to leave Bangladesh in trouble
B'desh 90-4 (21 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Sarkar plays the ramp shot as he steers a short ball from Shami over the slips for a four. But he perishes off the next delivery attempting the same short as Dhoni comes up with a stunning catch, diving full length to his left.
Sarkar has been dismissed for 29 as Bangladesh slip to 90 for four in 21 overs.
Sarkar plays the ramp shot as he steers a short ball from Shami over the slips for a four. But he perishes off the next delivery attempting the same short as Dhoni comes up with a stunning catch, diving full length to his left.
Sarkar has been dismissed for 29 as Bangladesh slip to 90 for four in 21 overs.
15:13
B'desh 86-3 (20 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Shakib is beaten outside the off-stump by Shami but he pulls the next ball on the leg side for two runs.
Shakib is beaten as he looks to flay it through the off-side but is beaten as Shami appealed but Dhoni was not interested.
Sarkar mishits the pull shot as it nearly lobs back to Shami but it goes over him and the fielder at mid-off makes a diving stop to save some runs.
Ashwin getting some turn with the conventional off-spin and he seems to be enjoying bowl to two left-handers.
Ashwin bowls a wide down the leg side before Shakib turns it to short fine leg for one. Sarkar takes a single before Shakib plays out the rest of the over.
Bangladesh are 86 for three in 20 overs, needing another 217 runs from 30 overs for victory at an asking rate of 7.23.
Sarkar is batting on 25 from 39 balls, while Shakib is on five.
Shakib is beaten outside the off-stump by Shami but he pulls the next ball on the leg side for two runs.
Shakib is beaten as he looks to flay it through the off-side but is beaten as Shami appealed but Dhoni was not interested.
Sarkar mishits the pull shot as it nearly lobs back to Shami but it goes over him and the fielder at mid-off makes a diving stop to save some runs.
Ashwin getting some turn with the conventional off-spin and he seems to be enjoying bowl to two left-handers.
Ashwin bowls a wide down the leg side before Shakib turns it to short fine leg for one. Sarkar takes a single before Shakib plays out the rest of the over.
Bangladesh are 86 for three in 20 overs, needing another 217 runs from 30 overs for victory at an asking rate of 7.23.
Sarkar is batting on 25 from 39 balls, while Shakib is on five.
15:08
B'desh 80-3 (18 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Ashwin comes back, taking over from Raina, who bowled three overs for 15 runs.
He gets one to grip and turn big beat Shakib Al Hasan all ends up, who gets off the mark with a single off the next delivery on the off-side.
Sarkar comes down the track to the last ball of the over and heaves him over midwicket for a six.
Ashwin comes back, taking over from Raina, who bowled three overs for 15 runs.
He gets one to grip and turn big beat Shakib Al Hasan all ends up, who gets off the mark with a single off the next delivery on the off-side.
Sarkar comes down the track to the last ball of the over and heaves him over midwicket for a six.
15:08 Mahmudullah out for 21, Bangladesh in trouble
B'desh 73-3 (17 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Raina to bowl his third over. Two singles from the first two balls before Sarkar lofts one over the covers for a four followed by two more singles to make it eight runs from the over.
Shami, who went for runs in his first spell of two overs, comes back. Sarkar tries to ramp the second ball, a bouncer, over the slips but fails to connect before he steers the next to thirdman for one.
Mahmudullah top edged the pull shot to the fine leg region where Dhawan fumbles a few times near the ropes but manages to pull off a superb catch. Dhawan failed to catch the ball cleanly and his momentum while taking the rebound carried him over the ropes as he flung the ball back in the air, regained his balance and came inside the ropes to complete an excellent catch.
Mahmudullah walks back for 21 to leave Bangladesh in trouble at 73 for three in 17 overs.
Raina to bowl his third over. Two singles from the first two balls before Sarkar lofts one over the covers for a four followed by two more singles to make it eight runs from the over.
Shami, who went for runs in his first spell of two overs, comes back. Sarkar tries to ramp the second ball, a bouncer, over the slips but fails to connect before he steers the next to thirdman for one.
Mahmudullah top edged the pull shot to the fine leg region where Dhawan fumbles a few times near the ropes but manages to pull off a superb catch. Dhawan failed to catch the ball cleanly and his momentum while taking the rebound carried him over the ropes as he flung the ball back in the air, regained his balance and came inside the ropes to complete an excellent catch.
Mahmudullah walks back for 21 to leave Bangladesh in trouble at 73 for three in 17 overs.
14:54
B'desh 63-2 (15 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Mahmudullah taps Mohit on the leg side and picks a single before Sarkar ducks under a bouncer. Two balls later, he decides to take on a short ball but is unable to make any connection.
After 15 overs, Bangladesh are 63 for two with Mahmudullah on 18 and Sarkar on 11. They need another 240 runs from 35 overs for victory.
Mahmudullah taps Mohit on the leg side and picks a single before Sarkar ducks under a bouncer. Two balls later, he decides to take on a short ball but is unable to make any connection.
After 15 overs, Bangladesh are 63 for two with Mahmudullah on 18 and Sarkar on 11. They need another 240 runs from 35 overs for victory.
14:47
B'desh 61-2 (14 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
With Raina having started with a maiden, Dhoni decides to continue with him. Mahmudullah sweeps the first ball fine for a couple and then gets a single from the next delivery. He drives the fourth ball behind point for two runs and takes a single to get seven runs from the over.
With Raina having started with a maiden, Dhoni decides to continue with him. Mahmudullah sweeps the first ball fine for a couple and then gets a single from the next delivery. He drives the fourth ball behind point for two runs and takes a single to get seven runs from the over.
14:42
B'desh 54-2 (13 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Change of ends for Mohit, who bowled three overs in his first spell. Sarkar takes a single from the first ball before Mahmudullah breaks the shackles, lofting the third ball over mid-on for a four to take Bangladesh past the 50-run mark.
Change of ends for Mohit, who bowled three overs in his first spell. Sarkar takes a single from the first ball before Mahmudullah breaks the shackles, lofting the third ball over mid-on for a four to take Bangladesh past the 50-run mark.
14:38 Bangladesh struggle after early wickets, India on top
B'desh 46-2 (12 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
India introduce spin as offie Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack, to bowl the 11th over.
He makes a good start, giving away just two singles in his first over.
Off-spinners from both ends as part-timer Suresh Raina is introduced early. He settles into a good line and length immediately and starts off with a maiden as Bangladesh reach 46 for two in 12 overs.
India introduce spin as offie Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack, to bowl the 11th over.
He makes a good start, giving away just two singles in his first over.
Off-spinners from both ends as part-timer Suresh Raina is introduced early. He settles into a good line and length immediately and starts off with a maiden as Bangladesh reach 46 for two in 12 overs.
14:32
B'desh 44-2 (10 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Sarkar plays the upper cut as he ramps the short ball from Mohit over the slips for a four. The left-hander tries to smash one through the off-side but is beaten and then gets an inside edge to be saved from the LBW appeal.
Sarkar takes a single from the last ball as Bangladesh reach 44 for two in 10 overs.
Sarkar plays the upper cut as he ramps the short ball from Mohit over the slips for a four. The left-hander tries to smash one through the off-side but is beaten and then gets an inside edge to be saved from the LBW appeal.
Sarkar takes a single from the last ball as Bangladesh reach 44 for two in 10 overs.
14:27
B'desh 39-2 (9 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Left-handed Sarkar is beaten by Yadav as he pokes at one outside the off-stump which moves away. He takes a single from the next ball square on the leg side.
India's pacers have got back in the contest after the initial attack from Tamim.
Yadav concedes just a single in his fifth over, he has good figures of one for nine in five overs.
Left-handed Sarkar is beaten by Yadav as he pokes at one outside the off-stump which moves away. He takes a single from the next ball square on the leg side.
India's pacers have got back in the contest after the initial attack from Tamim.
Yadav concedes just a single in his fifth over, he has good figures of one for nine in five overs.
14:22 Bangladesh in trouble after two early wickets
B'desh 38-2 (8 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Mahmudullah, who has hit hundreds in his last two matches, walks out to bat at No. 4 and he has his task cut out.
India are on a high following the double strike in the last over and Bangladesh need a stand to rally their team and get back into the contest.
Mohit beats Mahmudullah with a peach, just outside the off-stump and moving away enough to beat the right-hander.
Mahmudullah lashes his bat at wide delivery which flies off the edge square on the off-side for a four.
Mahmudullah, who has hit hundreds in his last two matches, walks out to bat at No. 4 and he has his task cut out.
India are on a high following the double strike in the last over and Bangladesh need a stand to rally their team and get back into the contest.
Mohit beats Mahmudullah with a peach, just outside the off-stump and moving away enough to beat the right-hander.
Mahmudullah lashes his bat at wide delivery which flies off the edge square on the off-side for a four.
14:17 Bangladesh lose 2nd wicket, India on top
B'desh 33-2 (7 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Yadav strikes the first blow for India with the wicket of the dangerous Tamim, who is caught behind after a quickfire 25 from as many balls.
Dhoni has taken a low catch diving forward and the umpires consult the television umpire before making their decision. The replays confirm that Dhoni completed a clean catch which means Tamim has to make his way back to the pavilion after threatening briefly as Bangladesh are reduced to 33 for one in the seventh over.
One wicket leads to another!
Kayes is run out off the very next delivery courtesy of a huge misunderstanding with new batsman Soumya Sarkar. Kayes was sent back late after he was more than halfway down the pitch and he failed to make his crease on time. Infact, Jadeja did well at point to make the diving stop which created the initial confusion and then held his cool to send his throw at the right end leaving Yadav with the easy task of taking the bails off.
Bangladesh in early trouble at 33 for two in seven overs.
Yadav strikes the first blow for India with the wicket of the dangerous Tamim, who is caught behind after a quickfire 25 from as many balls.
Dhoni has taken a low catch diving forward and the umpires consult the television umpire before making their decision. The replays confirm that Dhoni completed a clean catch which means Tamim has to make his way back to the pavilion after threatening briefly as Bangladesh are reduced to 33 for one in the seventh over.
One wicket leads to another!
Kayes is run out off the very next delivery courtesy of a huge misunderstanding with new batsman Soumya Sarkar. Kayes was sent back late after he was more than halfway down the pitch and he failed to make his crease on time. Infact, Jadeja did well at point to make the diving stop which created the initial confusion and then held his cool to send his throw at the right end leaving Yadav with the easy task of taking the bails off.
Bangladesh in early trouble at 33 for two in seven overs.
14:09
B'desh 31-0 (6 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Mohit Sharma comes into the attack, replacing Shami, who was hit for three fours in his previous over.
RELIVE 2007! Tamim gives Mohit the charge and crashes him over the off-side for his fourth over to race to 21 from as many balls.
The pacer attempts a short ball which Tamim pulls through midwicket for two runs.
No stopping Tamim as he comes down yet again, this time he gets a thick outside edge which falls short of thirdman for a single.
Eight runs from that over as India seem to have been rattled somewhat with Bangladesh's aggressive approach against the fast bowlers.
Mohit Sharma comes into the attack, replacing Shami, who was hit for three fours in his previous over.
RELIVE 2007! Tamim gives Mohit the charge and crashes him over the off-side for his fourth over to race to 21 from as many balls.
The pacer attempts a short ball which Tamim pulls through midwicket for two runs.
No stopping Tamim as he comes down yet again, this time he gets a thick outside edge which falls short of thirdman for a single.
Eight runs from that over as India seem to have been rattled somewhat with Bangladesh's aggressive approach against the fast bowlers.
14:05 Bangladesh off to a good start after India post 302
B'desh 23-0 (5 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Kayes gets into the attack as he plays a nice drive off Yadav through the covers for three runs to get off the mark, from the 10th ball he faced.
Tamim gets a leading edge on the off-side as he looks turn Yadav on the leg side and he sees of the last ball to end another good over from the pace bowler.
Bangladesh are off to a good start as they reach 23 for no loss in five overs.
Kayes gets into the attack as he plays a nice drive off Yadav through the covers for three runs to get off the mark, from the 10th ball he faced.
Tamim gets a leading edge on the off-side as he looks turn Yadav on the leg side and he sees of the last ball to end another good over from the pace bowler.
Bangladesh are off to a good start as they reach 23 for no loss in five overs.
14:00
B'desh 20-0 (4 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Tamim played a key role in Bangladesh's stunning upset against India in the 2007 World Cup when he went on the attack against India's pacers in the early overs.
He looks in the same mood eight years later as he smashes Shami for three boundaries in the fourth over.
The third ball is overpitched as Tamim punches it down the ground for a four and then hammers the fourth and fifth ball for successive boundaries.
Tamim played a key role in Bangladesh's stunning upset against India in the 2007 World Cup when he went on the attack against India's pacers in the early overs.
He looks in the same mood eight years later as he smashes Shami for three boundaries in the fourth over.
The third ball is overpitched as Tamim punches it down the ground for a four and then hammers the fourth and fifth ball for successive boundaries.
13:57
B'desh 7-0 (3 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Yadav bowls a good second over. Kayes came down the track to the pacer but was beaten all ends up. The left-hander then fends a good short delivery on his pads on the leg side before he blocks the last ball to end a maiden over.
Yadav bowls a good second over. Kayes came down the track to the pacer but was beaten all ends up. The left-hander then fends a good short delivery on his pads on the leg side before he blocks the last ball to end a maiden over.
13:50
B'desh 7-0 (2 ovs) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
India's best bowler in the World Cup so far -- Mohammed Shami comes into the attack. The second ball is a wide down the leg side and the next one is way outside the off-stump for another extra.
Tamim turns a full delivery on his pads behind square on the leg side to pick up a couple as four come from the over.
India's best bowler in the World Cup so far -- Mohammed Shami comes into the attack. The second ball is a wide down the leg side and the next one is way outside the off-stump for another extra.
Tamim turns a full delivery on his pads behind square on the leg side to pick up a couple as four come from the over.
13:48
B'desh 3-0 (1 ov) vs India 302-6 | Scorecard
Umesh Yadav to open the bowling for the Indians, who have a huge total to defend on this huge MCG outfield.
Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes walk out to open the innings for Bangladesh and it would be interesting to see if they are watchful against the new ball or look to attack and score runs in the early overs.
Tamim pulls the second ball on the leg side and takes two runs to get Bangladesh off the mark and gets just a single with the same shot from the fifth ball.
There is a huge appeal for caught behind in the slips off Kayes. Interestingly, Dhoni and the bowler are not interested but Raina and Dhawan in the slips have gone up in appeal.
Interestingly, Snicko has picked up a huge noise at the time of ball passing the bat. Did Kayes get away that time?
Umesh Yadav to open the bowling for the Indians, who have a huge total to defend on this huge MCG outfield.
Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes walk out to open the innings for Bangladesh and it would be interesting to see if they are watchful against the new ball or look to attack and score runs in the early overs.
Tamim pulls the second ball on the leg side and takes two runs to get Bangladesh off the mark and gets just a single with the same shot from the fifth ball.
There is a huge appeal for caught behind in the slips off Kayes. Interestingly, Dhoni and the bowler are not interested but Raina and Dhawan in the slips have gone up in appeal.
Interestingly, Snicko has picked up a huge noise at the time of ball passing the bat. Did Kayes get away that time?
13:19
India 302-6 (50 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
At the halfway stage, India were 99 for two in 25 overs, but hammered 203 runs from the next 25 overs.
India's revival was possible largely due to Rohit's splendid innings of 137 and his 122-run partnership with Raina, who stroked a quickfire 65 from 57 balls.
Rubel was once again the pick of Bangladesh's bowlers, taking one for 56, while Shakib claimed one for 58.
At the halfway stage, India were 99 for two in 25 overs, but hammered 203 runs from the next 25 overs.
India's revival was possible largely due to Rohit's splendid innings of 137 and his 122-run partnership with Raina, who stroked a quickfire 65 from 57 balls.
Rubel was once again the pick of Bangladesh's bowlers, taking one for 56, while Shakib claimed one for 58.
13:18
COMING UP!!!!
The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
13:14 Rohit's century powers India to 302 at MCG
India 302-6 (50 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Ruben to bowl the final over of the innings with India needing another four runs to cross the 300-run mark.
Ravichandran Ashwin tries to upper cut the first ball but is unable to get hold of it as it goes on the bounce to thirdman for one.
Good bowling from Rubel with only singles coming from the first four balls to bring up India's 300.
NOTE: No team has ever successfully chased a target of more than 300 in a ODI at the MCG.
Six singles from the last over helps India finish with a huge total of 302 for six in their 50 overs.
A good hand from Jadeja at the end, as he slammed a quickfire 23 from 10 balls with the help of four boundaries, while Ashwin made three.
Ruben to bowl the final over of the innings with India needing another four runs to cross the 300-run mark.
Ravichandran Ashwin tries to upper cut the first ball but is unable to get hold of it as it goes on the bounce to thirdman for one.
Good bowling from Rubel with only singles coming from the first four balls to bring up India's 300.
NOTE: No team has ever successfully chased a target of more than 300 in a ODI at the MCG.
Six singles from the last over helps India finish with a huge total of 302 for six in their 50 overs.
A good hand from Jadeja at the end, as he slammed a quickfire 23 from 10 balls with the help of four boundaries, while Ashwin made three.
13:07 Dhoni fails with the bat, India lose 6th wicket
India 296-6 (49 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Jadeja chips Taskin on the off-side as it falls short of mid-off who has a shy at the stumps and ends up giving away an extra run. The next ball is full and on the pads which Taskin clips past the short fine leg fielder for a four.
Jadeja flicks the third ball to deep square leg where the fielder messes up an easy save to give away another boundary.
Bangladesh captain Mortaza is very angry, he is fuming at his fielders and seems to be having a go at everyone around!!!
Dhoni is not getting the big hits away as another attempted hit on the leg side goes to midwicket for two.
He mishits the next ball and lobs a simple catch to the fielder at point to fall after a poor innings of six from 11 balls.
Jadeja chips Taskin on the off-side as it falls short of mid-off who has a shy at the stumps and ends up giving away an extra run. The next ball is full and on the pads which Taskin clips past the short fine leg fielder for a four.
Jadeja flicks the third ball to deep square leg where the fielder messes up an easy save to give away another boundary.
Bangladesh captain Mortaza is very angry, he is fuming at his fielders and seems to be having a go at everyone around!!!
Dhoni is not getting the big hits away as another attempted hit on the leg side goes to midwicket for two.
He mishits the next ball and lobs a simple catch to the fielder at point to fall after a poor innings of six from 11 balls.
13:01
India 283-5 (48 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh gamble with Shakib to bowl the 48th over with Dhoni on strike. The Indian captain is yet to going as he plays two dot balls before taking one down to long-on, he is only three from eight balls.
Ravindra Jadeja comes down the track but is beaten in the flight and somehow manages to get an edge which beats the keeper and goes for a four fine on the off-side.
He comes down the track again but this time it goes off the middle through the covers for another boundary.
He keeps strike with a single from the last ball as 10 come from the over.
Bangladesh gamble with Shakib to bowl the 48th over with Dhoni on strike. The Indian captain is yet to going as he plays two dot balls before taking one down to long-on, he is only three from eight balls.
Ravindra Jadeja comes down the track but is beaten in the flight and somehow manages to get an edge which beats the keeper and goes for a four fine on the off-side.
He comes down the track again but this time it goes off the middle through the covers for another boundary.
He keeps strike with a single from the last ball as 10 come from the over.
12:58 Rohit out for 137, India lose 5th wicket
India 273-5 (47 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Dhoni swats Taskin to midwicket but gets just a single as Rohit turns down the second.
A high bouncer sails over Rohit and is called a wide but the next short ball is pulled over midwicket for a six by the right-hander as he races to 133 from 123 balls.
The next ball is a slower bouncer which Rohit walks across and pulls square on the leg side but this time he gets a four.
He then makes room but is unable to time the ball through the covers as the fielder collects it on the bounce.
The last ball is a splendid yorker which breaks through Rohit's defences to shatter his stumps.
Rohit walks back after a brilliant knock of 137 from 126 balls, laced with 14 fours and three huge sixes.
It took a special delivery from Taskin to dismiss him, a quick yorker which Rohit tried to run down to thirdman but missed and was bowled.
Dhoni swats Taskin to midwicket but gets just a single as Rohit turns down the second.
A high bouncer sails over Rohit and is called a wide but the next short ball is pulled over midwicket for a six by the right-hander as he races to 133 from 123 balls.
The next ball is a slower bouncer which Rohit walks across and pulls square on the leg side but this time he gets a four.
He then makes room but is unable to time the ball through the covers as the fielder collects it on the bounce.
The last ball is a splendid yorker which breaks through Rohit's defences to shatter his stumps.
Rohit walks back after a brilliant knock of 137 from 126 balls, laced with 14 fours and three huge sixes.
It took a special delivery from Taskin to dismiss him, a quick yorker which Rohit tried to run down to thirdman but missed and was bowled.
12:52 Rohit on the attack, India eye huge score at MCG
India 261-4 (46 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rubel, who has two overs in hand, comes back for another spell.
The first ball is a yorker which he defends but the next ball is lofted over long-off for a six. That was minimal power but maximum effect...Rohit's timing at its best!
The next ball is short which Rohit pulls over midwicket for a four. He takes a single from the fourth ball and brings Dhoni back on strike.
Rubel bowls a short ball to Dhoni who pulls it but gets only a single to the fine leg fielder.
Rohit ends the over with a boundary as he stands tall and slaps it through the covers to make it 16 runs from the over.
Rohit has cut loose, hitting 26 runs from the last 13 balls he has faced as India reach 261 for four in 46 overs.
Rubel, who has two overs in hand, comes back for another spell.
The first ball is a yorker which he defends but the next ball is lofted over long-off for a six. That was minimal power but maximum effect...Rohit's timing at its best!
The next ball is short which Rohit pulls over midwicket for a four. He takes a single from the fourth ball and brings Dhoni back on strike.
Rubel bowls a short ball to Dhoni who pulls it but gets only a single to the fine leg fielder.
Rohit ends the over with a boundary as he stands tall and slaps it through the covers to make it 16 runs from the over.
Rohit has cut loose, hitting 26 runs from the last 13 balls he has faced as India reach 261 for four in 46 overs.
12:47
Can India get to the 300-run mark? They need 55 runs from the last five overs to achieve the same and it looks quite possible with a set Rohit out in the middle with the dangerous Dhoni for company.
Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
12:45
India 245-4 (45 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Taskin bowling to the dangerous Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is unable to get a run from the first two balls before he flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Rohit turns Taskin to midwicket and Dhoni calls him for the second run and they take one from the next ball to short thirdman.
The last ball is short and outside the off-stump as Dhoni is beaten trying to steer it.
Taskin bowling to the dangerous Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is unable to get a run from the first two balls before he flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Rohit turns Taskin to midwicket and Dhoni calls him for the second run and they take one from the next ball to short thirdman.
The last ball is short and outside the off-stump as Dhoni is beaten trying to steer it.
12:40 Raina out for 65, India lose 4th wicket
India 241-4 (44 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza will continue as he comes on to bowl his final over. Two singles from the first two balls before Raina mishits the loft down the ground as it falls short of long-on who fumbles it to give away two runs.
Raina looks to loft Mortaza on the leg side but mishits it and skies it high behind the wickets where wicketkeeper Rahim completes a good catch.
Raina walks back after a superb innings of 65 from 57 balls, having hit seven fours and a six, to play a major part in India's revival. He added 122 runs from 15.5 overs for the fourth wicket with Rohit.
Rohit ends the over with a stylishly driven boundary through the covers.
Mortaza will continue as he comes on to bowl his final over. Two singles from the first two balls before Raina mishits the loft down the ground as it falls short of long-on who fumbles it to give away two runs.
Raina looks to loft Mortaza on the leg side but mishits it and skies it high behind the wickets where wicketkeeper Rahim completes a good catch.
Raina walks back after a superb innings of 65 from 57 balls, having hit seven fours and a six, to play a major part in India's revival. He added 122 runs from 15.5 overs for the fourth wicket with Rohit.
Rohit ends the over with a stylishly driven boundary through the covers.
12:35
India 233-3 (43 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Shakib beats Rohit outside the off-stump, who has a lazy poke at that one. He takes a single from the second ball before Raina misses the heave on the leg side.
He plays a pre-meditated sweep but gets it off the toe end of the bat for a single to long-on.
Rohit and Raina pick a single each from the last two balls as Shakib bowls a good over, conceding just four.
Shakib beats Rohit outside the off-stump, who has a lazy poke at that one. He takes a single from the second ball before Raina misses the heave on the leg side.
He plays a pre-meditated sweep but gets it off the toe end of the bat for a single to long-on.
Rohit and Raina pick a single each from the last two balls as Shakib bowls a good over, conceding just four.
12:35 Rohit hits century, India set for a huge score
India 229-3 (42 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza comes back, replacing Rubel, who still has two overs left.
Rohit steers the first ball past point for a single to take his score to 98. Raina walks across his stumps and lofts the second ball over the square leg fielder for a four.
Rohit taking his time to get to his century as single courtesy of a tap on the off-side takes him to 99.
Raina looks to make room but Mortaza bowls a good line, on the pads and the left-hander can only drive it down to long-on for one.
Rohit completes a wonderful century from 108 balls, his first in the World Cup and second at the MCG, with two runs through the covers.
And to add to Bangladesh's woes it is called a no-ball because they only had four fielders inside the circle.
India keep getting better and better as 12 runs come from the 42nd over to reach 229 for three.
Mortaza comes back, replacing Rubel, who still has two overs left.
Rohit steers the first ball past point for a single to take his score to 98. Raina walks across his stumps and lofts the second ball over the square leg fielder for a four.
Rohit taking his time to get to his century as single courtesy of a tap on the off-side takes him to 99.
Raina looks to make room but Mortaza bowls a good line, on the pads and the left-hander can only drive it down to long-on for one.
Rohit completes a wonderful century from 108 balls, his first in the World Cup and second at the MCG, with two runs through the covers.
And to add to Bangladesh's woes it is called a no-ball because they only had four fielders inside the circle.
India keep getting better and better as 12 runs come from the 42nd over to reach 229 for three.
12:23
India 217-3 (41 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Raina takes a single on the leg side to bring up his second successive half-century from 46 balls, having hit five fours and a six.
Rohit gets a thick outside edge trying to cut Shakib as it beats the short thirdman fielder and goes for a boundary.
A short ball is pulled over the short fine leg fielder for a four to raise the 100-run stand for the fourth wicket from just 80 balls.
12 runs from the over as the flow of runs continue and India reach 217 for three in 41 overs.
Raina takes a single on the leg side to bring up his second successive half-century from 46 balls, having hit five fours and a six.
Rohit gets a thick outside edge trying to cut Shakib as it beats the short thirdman fielder and goes for a boundary.
A short ball is pulled over the short fine leg fielder for a four to raise the 100-run stand for the fourth wicket from just 80 balls.
12 runs from the over as the flow of runs continue and India reach 217 for three in 41 overs.
12:20
India 205-3 (40 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rohit drives Rubel to long-off for a single to take his score to 90, from 100 balls and Raina picks another easy single to the same region.
Rohit hits a full toss straight down the throat of the fielder at deep square leg but it is ruled a no-ball for being a high full toss. That looked very close but umpire Ian Gould made a quick call and Bangladesh without any review available could not do much.
Raina top edges the pull shot which falls safely on the leg side for two runs to bring up India's 200.
Raina drives the fifth ball along the ground through the covers for a delightful boundary. A single from the last ball makes it 11 from the over.
India slammed 50 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay to make a strong comeback after a difficult time in the middle overs.
India are looking much better on 205 for three in 40 overs with Rohit on 91 from 102 balls and Raina on a fluent 48 from 44 balls. The duo have brought India back into the contest, having added 90 runs from 72 balls for the fourth wicket so far.
Rohit drives Rubel to long-off for a single to take his score to 90, from 100 balls and Raina picks another easy single to the same region.
Rohit hits a full toss straight down the throat of the fielder at deep square leg but it is ruled a no-ball for being a high full toss. That looked very close but umpire Ian Gould made a quick call and Bangladesh without any review available could not do much.
Raina top edges the pull shot which falls safely on the leg side for two runs to bring up India's 200.
Raina drives the fifth ball along the ground through the covers for a delightful boundary. A single from the last ball makes it 11 from the over.
India slammed 50 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay to make a strong comeback after a difficult time in the middle overs.
India are looking much better on 205 for three in 40 overs with Rohit on 91 from 102 balls and Raina on a fluent 48 from 44 balls. The duo have brought India back into the contest, having added 90 runs from 72 balls for the fourth wicket so far.
12:12
India 194-3 (39 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Raina turns Taskin to midwicket for two runs and looks in some sort of trouble as the physio is called out to the middle.
But before India's physio Nitin Patel can come in, it has started to rain and the players are forced off the field.
It turns out to be a short delay of around five to six minutes before the players walk out back again to resume the proceedings.
Raina takes a single on the leg side and completes the run without any discomfort.
Rohit opens the face of the bat and steers it fine past the keeper for a four forcing Bangladesh to get a fielder at first slip but he still manages to get the next ball past him to thirdman for a single.
Without going all out, India have managed to get the runs coming freely in the first four overs of Powerplay.
10 runs from Taskin's seventh over makes it 39 from the first four overs of Powerplay.
Raina turns Taskin to midwicket for two runs and looks in some sort of trouble as the physio is called out to the middle.
But before India's physio Nitin Patel can come in, it has started to rain and the players are forced off the field.
It turns out to be a short delay of around five to six minutes before the players walk out back again to resume the proceedings.
Raina takes a single on the leg side and completes the run without any discomfort.
Rohit opens the face of the bat and steers it fine past the keeper for a four forcing Bangladesh to get a fielder at first slip but he still manages to get the next ball past him to thirdman for a single.
Without going all out, India have managed to get the runs coming freely in the first four overs of Powerplay.
10 runs from Taskin's seventh over makes it 39 from the first four overs of Powerplay.
11:56 Raina leads India's charge in the Powerplay
India 184-3 (38 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza brings back Rubel, who bowled an excellent first spell of one for 14 in six overs.
Raina looks to heave the first ball on the leg side but can't time it properly and gets a single on the leg side and Rohit takes one from the next ball.
Rubel bowls a low full on the leg stump which Raina helps it through the vacant fine leg region for a four.
Three more singles make it nine runs from the over for another productive over for India in the Powerplay.
Mortaza brings back Rubel, who bowled an excellent first spell of one for 14 in six overs.
Raina looks to heave the first ball on the leg side but can't time it properly and gets a single on the leg side and Rohit takes one from the next ball.
Rubel bowls a low full on the leg stump which Raina helps it through the vacant fine leg region for a four.
Three more singles make it nine runs from the over for another productive over for India in the Powerplay.
11:50
India 175-3 (37 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Raina decides to take on Shakib as he comes down the track and lofts him over long-on for a six. The left-hander is doing it sensibly, hitting a boundary early in the over and looking for singles from the rest of the over.
Rohit sweeps the last ball behind square on the leg side to get a boundary.
11 runs from the over to make it 20 from the first two overs of the Powerplay as India reach 175 for three in 36 overs.
Raina decides to take on Shakib as he comes down the track and lofts him over long-on for a six. The left-hander is doing it sensibly, hitting a boundary early in the over and looking for singles from the rest of the over.
Rohit sweeps the last ball behind square on the leg side to get a boundary.
11 runs from the over to make it 20 from the first two overs of the Powerplay as India reach 175 for three in 36 overs.
11:46
India 164-3 (36 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
It's Batting Powerplay time and India would be looking to cash in and get moving!
Mortaza to bowl the first over of Powerplay. Raina shows India's intent as he makes room and lofts Mortaza's first ball over the covers for a four.
Two balls later, he steers one through the gap between point and short thirdman and it runs through for a boundary. Mortaza is not happy with the fielding and makes his displeasure known to his team!
He picks a single from the fifth delivery to make it nine runs from the over.
It's Batting Powerplay time and India would be looking to cash in and get moving!
Mortaza to bowl the first over of Powerplay. Raina shows India's intent as he makes room and lofts Mortaza's first ball over the covers for a four.
Two balls later, he steers one through the gap between point and short thirdman and it runs through for a boundary. Mortaza is not happy with the fielding and makes his displeasure known to his team!
He picks a single from the fifth delivery to make it nine runs from the over.
11:41
India 155-3 (35 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Once again before you could blink a couple of times Hossain has rushed through his ninth over, giving away three singles.
He has been instrumental in keeping India's batsmen tied down as he has conceded just 35 runs in nine overs so far.
India are 155 for three in 35 overs with Rohit on 77 from 90 balls and Raina on 13 from 25 balls.
Once again before you could blink a couple of times Hossain has rushed through his ninth over, giving away three singles.
He has been instrumental in keeping India's batsmen tied down as he has conceded just 35 runs in nine overs so far.
India are 155 for three in 35 overs with Rohit on 77 from 90 balls and Raina on 13 from 25 balls.
11:39 Rohit, Raina rally India in middle overs
India 152-3 (34 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Raina shuffles across his stumps and looks to turn Mortaza on the leg side but misses and is struck on the pads.
Bangladesh appeal for the LBW decision but it is turned down by umpire Ian Gould as they decide to take the review.
The replays looks good show but what has gone Raina's way is that the ball pitched just a little bit outside the line of leg stump. That was so close to a wicket!
The next ball beats Raina outside the off-stump as he plays away from his body to one slanting across him. He steers the fourth ball to thirdman for a single.
Rohit plays a cute late cut, opening the face of the bat and guiding it fine past the keeper on the off-side for a four to take India past the 152-run mark.
Raina shuffles across his stumps and looks to turn Mortaza on the leg side but misses and is struck on the pads.
Bangladesh appeal for the LBW decision but it is turned down by umpire Ian Gould as they decide to take the review.
The replays looks good show but what has gone Raina's way is that the ball pitched just a little bit outside the line of leg stump. That was so close to a wicket!
The next ball beats Raina outside the off-stump as he plays away from his body to one slanting across him. He steers the fourth ball to thirdman for a single.
Rohit plays a cute late cut, opening the face of the bat and guiding it fine past the keeper on the off-side for a four to take India past the 152-run mark.
11:33
India 147-3 (33 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Hossain comes on to bowl his eighth over. He has done his job to perfection, bowled tidy without giving many runs in the middle overs.
Another quiet over by the off-spinner as India get just four runs from it.
With the Batting Powerplay approaching, India would look to play it steady for the next couple of overs and then go blazing after that.
Hossain comes on to bowl his eighth over. He has done his job to perfection, bowled tidy without giving many runs in the middle overs.
Another quiet over by the off-spinner as India get just four runs from it.
With the Batting Powerplay approaching, India would look to play it steady for the next couple of overs and then go blazing after that.
11:33
India 143-3 (32 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh captain Mortaza, who struggled in the first spell, comes back. He makes a poor start, bowling a long hop first up which Rohit smashes over point for a four.
He taps the next ball on the leg side as the batsmen jog for a single but the keeper fails to collect the throw cleanly, giving India another two runs.
Raina is lucky to survive a run out chance. Rohit taps it on the leg side and calls his partner for two as Raina takes it easy only to realise that the throw is at his end and scampers to make it back.
Rohit then opens the face of the bat and steers the last ball wide of thirdman but gets just a single.
11 runs from Mortaza's comeback helps India release some of the pressure.
Bangladesh captain Mortaza, who struggled in the first spell, comes back. He makes a poor start, bowling a long hop first up which Rohit smashes over point for a four.
He taps the next ball on the leg side as the batsmen jog for a single but the keeper fails to collect the throw cleanly, giving India another two runs.
Raina is lucky to survive a run out chance. Rohit taps it on the leg side and calls his partner for two as Raina takes it easy only to realise that the throw is at his end and scampers to make it back.
Rohit then opens the face of the bat and steers the last ball wide of thirdman but gets just a single.
11 runs from Mortaza's comeback helps India release some of the pressure.
11:33
India 132-3 (31 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Hossain trying to rush through his overs without conceding too many runs. He is bowling full and flat but on one occasion misses his line and concedes a wide down the leg side.
Raina and Rohit showing a bit of urgency now as six runs come from the 31st over with 17 coming from the last three.
Hossain trying to rush through his overs without conceding too many runs. He is bowling full and flat but on one occasion misses his line and concedes a wide down the leg side.
Raina and Rohit showing a bit of urgency now as six runs come from the 31st over with 17 coming from the last three.
11:18
India 126-3 (30 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
As expected pacer Taskin bowls a short ball to Raina, who pulls it to fine leg fielder for a single.
Rohit plays a forceful drive but can't beat the fielder at mid-off, a bit of frustration starting to creep in for him.
A wide full delivery is steered past point but he can only get a single.
Raina edges the last ball which flies past the first slip fielder and goes for a four.
India reach 126 for three in 30 overs with Rohit on 57 from 77 balls and Raina on six from eight balls.
As expected pacer Taskin bowls a short ball to Raina, who pulls it to fine leg fielder for a single.
Rohit plays a forceful drive but can't beat the fielder at mid-off, a bit of frustration starting to creep in for him.
A wide full delivery is steered past point but he can only get a single.
Raina edges the last ball which flies past the first slip fielder and goes for a four.
India reach 126 for three in 30 overs with Rohit on 57 from 77 balls and Raina on six from eight balls.
11:13
India 120-3 (29 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
India need Suresh Raina, who hit a century in the previous match vs Zimbabwe, to play a blinder and lift them their scoring rate.
Bangladesh bring back Hossain, who replaces Shakib after he bowled a good spell of one for 21 in six overs.
Meanwhile, it looks like umpire Aleem Dar has been bitten by a wasp, he clearly looks in some discomfort.
Raina looks to have flicked one fine on the leg side for a four but umpire Dar, who is struggling with the wasp bite, calls it four byes.
The match is interrupted as umpire Dar is attended to by someone from the medical team.
Raina gets off the mark with a single on the leg side and Rohit defends the last ball back to the bowler.
India need Suresh Raina, who hit a century in the previous match vs Zimbabwe, to play a blinder and lift them their scoring rate.
Bangladesh bring back Hossain, who replaces Shakib after he bowled a good spell of one for 21 in six overs.
Meanwhile, it looks like umpire Aleem Dar has been bitten by a wasp, he clearly looks in some discomfort.
Raina looks to have flicked one fine on the leg side for a four but umpire Dar, who is struggling with the wasp bite, calls it four byes.
The match is interrupted as umpire Dar is attended to by someone from the medical team.
Raina gets off the mark with a single on the leg side and Rohit defends the last ball back to the bowler.
11:07 Rahane falls for 19, India in trouble
India 115-3 (28 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rohit looking to break the shackles. A full delivery on the pads by Taskin is flicked in some style through midwicket for a four. The next ball is short but Rohit is unable to get hold of the pull shot and gets a single to midwicket.
Rahane looks to force the issue as he takes a few steps down and tries to loft it over mid-off. But he fails to get the elevation and ends up lobbing a simple catch to Shakib at mid-off to be dismissed for a struggling innings of 19 from 37 balls.
The third wicket partnership between Rahane and Rohit struggled to get going as they put on 36 from 61 balls at a scoring rate of under four runs per over.
Rohit looking to break the shackles. A full delivery on the pads by Taskin is flicked in some style through midwicket for a four. The next ball is short but Rohit is unable to get hold of the pull shot and gets a single to midwicket.
Rahane looks to force the issue as he takes a few steps down and tries to loft it over mid-off. But he fails to get the elevation and ends up lobbing a simple catch to Shakib at mid-off to be dismissed for a struggling innings of 19 from 37 balls.
The third wicket partnership between Rahane and Rohit struggled to get going as they put on 36 from 61 balls at a scoring rate of under four runs per over.
11:02 Rohit hits fifty but Bangladesh on top
India 108-2 (27 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rahane misses an easy opportunity to get a boundary as he pulls a short ball but fails to beat the fielder at deep square leg to get just one.
Rohit takes a single to bring up his fifty from 70 balls and give the Indians fans something to cheer for.
Shakib continues to dry up the runs with just three coming from the 27th over.
Rahane misses an easy opportunity to get a boundary as he pulls a short ball but fails to beat the fielder at deep square leg to get just one.
Rohit takes a single to bring up his fifty from 70 balls and give the Indians fans something to cheer for.
Shakib continues to dry up the runs with just three coming from the 27th over.
10:59 India struggle in middle overs vs Bangladesh
India 105-2 (26 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh have got into a good rhythm with the ball and manage to string a lot of tight overs to keep up the pressure in the middle overs.
Rahane plays four successive dot balls before he turns Taskin on the leg side for a couple to bring up India's 100, in the 26th over.
He looks to drive the last ball on the up but gets an edge which flies through the vacant slip region for a four, the first after nearly 11 overs.
Bangladesh have got into a good rhythm with the ball and manage to string a lot of tight overs to keep up the pressure in the middle overs.
Rahane plays four successive dot balls before he turns Taskin on the leg side for a couple to bring up India's 100, in the 26th over.
He looks to drive the last ball on the up but gets an edge which flies through the vacant slip region for a four, the first after nearly 11 overs.
10:56
India 99-2 (25 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Shakib follows the script as far as Bangladesh is concerned. giving away three singles in his fifth over.
At the halfway stage, India have not even reached the 100-run mark as they struggle to 99 for two in 25 overs.
They need to score at more than eight runs per over in the remaining 25 overs if they are looking to score 300 or more.
Rohit will definitely need to take a few risks in the next couple of hours, he is batting on 48 from 67 balls, while Rahane is on 11 from 25 balls.
Shakib follows the script as far as Bangladesh is concerned. giving away three singles in his fifth over.
At the halfway stage, India have not even reached the 100-run mark as they struggle to 99 for two in 25 overs.
They need to score at more than eight runs per over in the remaining 25 overs if they are looking to score 300 or more.
Rohit will definitely need to take a few risks in the next couple of hours, he is batting on 48 from 67 balls, while Rahane is on 11 from 25 balls.
10:52
India 96-2 (24 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Taskin takes over from fellow pacer Rubel, who bowled an excellent first spell of one for 14 in six overs while taking the big wicket of Kohli.
It is another good over for Bangladesh as just a single comes from it.
India need to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard moving. With the boundaries having dried up India need the ones and twos on this huge MCG turf to keep the run rate up.
Taskin takes over from fellow pacer Rubel, who bowled an excellent first spell of one for 14 in six overs while taking the big wicket of Kohli.
It is another good over for Bangladesh as just a single comes from it.
India need to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard moving. With the boundaries having dried up India need the ones and twos on this huge MCG turf to keep the run rate up.
10:47
India 95-2 (23 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rahane plays a nice drive through the covers off Shakib and gets two runs before the fielder in the deep stops it. He then plays the sweep as the keeper and bowler appeal but the umpire gives that a run indicating that he had got an edge on to the pads as they took a single.
Six runs from the over but the boundaries have dried up completely with the last one coming in the 15th over, when Rohit hit Hossain for a six.
Rahane plays a nice drive through the covers off Shakib and gets two runs before the fielder in the deep stops it. He then plays the sweep as the keeper and bowler appeal but the umpire gives that a run indicating that he had got an edge on to the pads as they took a single.
Six runs from the over but the boundaries have dried up completely with the last one coming in the 15th over, when Rohit hit Hossain for a six.
10:45
India 89-2 (22 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Meanwhile, dark clouds have started to gather over the MCG. The weather forecast for the day had already predicted rain to disrupt the match later in the day with "the chance of thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening."
Rubel continues to steam in and bowls another tidy over, giving away three runs.
Meanwhile, dark clouds have started to gather over the MCG. The weather forecast for the day had already predicted rain to disrupt the match later in the day with "the chance of thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening."
Rubel continues to steam in and bowls another tidy over, giving away three runs.
10:40
India 86-2 (21 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Shakib rushes through his third over as Rahane and Rohit can manage only a single each from the over.
The run rate is a touch over the four runs over per over and India, who are looking to rebuild, can't let this go on for too long.
It is a good wicket for batting and a total around the 300-run mark looks par for the course.
Shakib rushes through his third over as Rahane and Rohit can manage only a single each from the over.
The run rate is a touch over the four runs over per over and India, who are looking to rebuild, can't let this go on for too long.
It is a good wicket for batting and a total around the 300-run mark looks par for the course.
10:38 Kohli out for 3, Bangladesh on top
India 84-2 (20 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Following that wicket of Kohli, Rubel looks fully charged up. He sends another probing over as India can manage only three singles from it.
Rubel has done well so far, taking one for 11 in five overs.
Rohit is batting on 42 from 53 balls as India reach 84 for two in 20 overs.
India have scored just 14 runs from the last five overs and 30 from the last 10 as Bangladesh made a good comeback.
Following that wicket of Kohli, Rubel looks fully charged up. He sends another probing over as India can manage only three singles from it.
Rubel has done well so far, taking one for 11 in five overs.
Rohit is batting on 42 from 53 balls as India reach 84 for two in 20 overs.
India have scored just 14 runs from the last five overs and 30 from the last 10 as Bangladesh made a good comeback.
10:32
India 81-2 (19 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rohit has a big task on hand now after those two quick wickets, he needs to ensure that he stays at the wicket as long as possible and build a big partnership with his Mumbai team mate Ajinkya Rahane.
Rahane gets off the mark with a single to long-off with Rohit taking one earlier in the over to make it two from the over.
Rohit has a big task on hand now after those two quick wickets, he needs to ensure that he stays at the wicket as long as possible and build a big partnership with his Mumbai team mate Ajinkya Rahane.
Rahane gets off the mark with a single to long-off with Rohit taking one earlier in the over to make it two from the over.
10:28 Kohli fails with the bat, India lose 2nd wicket
India 79-2 (18 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rubel bowls a bouncer to Kohli, who is happy to duck under it before he defends the next off the backfoot.
Kohli does well to rock back and defend a short delivery from Rubel, who is generating some good pace.
However, he is dismissed off the next delivery as he edges behind to wicketkeeper Hossain for three. Kohli goes after a wide outswinger but only manages to edge it.
Bangladesh get two wickets in as many overs to reduce India to 79 for two after 18 overs.
India have handed back the initiative to Bangladesh after a good start with those two quick wickets.
Rubel bowls a bouncer to Kohli, who is happy to duck under it before he defends the next off the backfoot.
Kohli does well to rock back and defend a short delivery from Rubel, who is generating some good pace.
However, he is dismissed off the next delivery as he edges behind to wicketkeeper Hossain for three. Kohli goes after a wide outswinger but only manages to edge it.
Bangladesh get two wickets in as many overs to reduce India to 79 for two after 18 overs.
India have handed back the initiative to Bangladesh after a good start with those two quick wickets.
10:21
Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final.
10:21 Dhawan out for 30, India lose 1st wicket
India 78-1 (17 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh's most experienced spinner Shakib Al Hasan comes into the attack.
He strikes in his very first over with the wicket of Dhawan, who is tempted out of the crease by a flighted delivery which he misses and is stumped for 30. A smart piece of keeping from Mushfiqur Rahim to whip off the bails quickly as Dhawan went forward to play the drive but was beaten in the flight.
A timely breakthrough for Bangladesh after India's openers laid a solid foundation by putting on 75 runs for the first wicket.
Virat Kohli gets off the mark with two runs to sweeper cover and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Bangladesh's most experienced spinner Shakib Al Hasan comes into the attack.
He strikes in his very first over with the wicket of Dhawan, who is tempted out of the crease by a flighted delivery which he misses and is stumped for 30. A smart piece of keeping from Mushfiqur Rahim to whip off the bails quickly as Dhawan went forward to play the drive but was beaten in the flight.
A timely breakthrough for Bangladesh after India's openers laid a solid foundation by putting on 75 runs for the first wicket.
Virat Kohli gets off the mark with two runs to sweeper cover and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
10:12
India 72-0 (16 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Dhawan pulls away yet again as Rubel is about to deliver, has done it a few times already as a few boos emerge from the Bangladesh fans at the MCG.
Rubel bowls a short ball at Dhawan, who fends it on the leg side but he lets the next one go through.
Dhawan has a go at another bouncer, down the leg side but he misses as Bangladesh players go up in appeal but umpire Ian Gould is not interested. Nothing on the Snickometer and lucky for Bangladesh that they didn't call for the review.
Two singles from the over take India to 72 for no loss in 16 overs before the first drinks break is taken.
Dhawan pulls away yet again as Rubel is about to deliver, has done it a few times already as a few boos emerge from the Bangladesh fans at the MCG.
Rubel bowls a short ball at Dhawan, who fends it on the leg side but he lets the next one go through.
Dhawan has a go at another bouncer, down the leg side but he misses as Bangladesh players go up in appeal but umpire Ian Gould is not interested. Nothing on the Snickometer and lucky for Bangladesh that they didn't call for the review.
Two singles from the over take India to 72 for no loss in 16 overs before the first drinks break is taken.
10:07
India 70-0 (15 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Hossain building up some pressure as he concedes just a single from five deliveries. Rohit decides it's time to break the shackles as he comes down the track and lofts it back over the bowler's head for the first six of the match.
India are 70 for no loss in 15 overs with just 19 coming from the last five overs.
Rohit is batting on 38 from 47 balls and Dhawan is on 27 from 43 balls.
Hossain building up some pressure as he concedes just a single from five deliveries. Rohit decides it's time to break the shackles as he comes down the track and lofts it back over the bowler's head for the first six of the match.
India are 70 for no loss in 15 overs with just 19 coming from the last five overs.
Rohit is batting on 38 from 47 balls and Dhawan is on 27 from 43 balls.
10:04
India 63-0 (14 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Hossains bowling in tandem at the moment for Bangladesh, one a fast bowler and the other a spinner.
It has gone quite windy at the MCG with a strong wind blowing across the stadium.
It's been a while since the last boundary was hit, in the ninth over, but India won't be rushed as the openers collect four singles from the 14th over.
Hossains bowling in tandem at the moment for Bangladesh, one a fast bowler and the other a spinner.
It has gone quite windy at the MCG with a strong wind blowing across the stadium.
It's been a while since the last boundary was hit, in the ninth over, but India won't be rushed as the openers collect four singles from the 14th over.
09:59
India 59-0 (13 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Hossain comes back after just one over from Mahmudullah as he gets a change of ends.
It's only singles at the moment as two more come from Hossain's 14th over.
India are content to take ones and twos while Bangladesh are content waiting for the batsmen to make a mistake and throw their wicket away.
The run rate has taken a slight dip with just eight coming from the last three overs.
Hossain comes back after just one over from Mahmudullah as he gets a change of ends.
It's only singles at the moment as two more come from Hossain's 14th over.
India are content to take ones and twos while Bangladesh are content waiting for the batsmen to make a mistake and throw their wicket away.
The run rate has taken a slight dip with just eight coming from the last three overs.
09:55
India 56-0 (12 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh finally decide to introduce fast bowler Rubel Hossain, who takes over from Hossain after he bowled three overs for 11 runs.
He defends the first three balls before taking one on the leg side. Dhawan lashes at one outside the off-stump but is beaten as it slants across him. That was one of the rare chances created by the Bangaldesh bowlers today. Wonder he was held back for so long!
Bangladesh finally decide to introduce fast bowler Rubel Hossain, who takes over from Hossain after he bowled three overs for 11 runs.
He defends the first three balls before taking one on the leg side. Dhawan lashes at one outside the off-stump but is beaten as it slants across him. That was one of the rare chances created by the Bangaldesh bowlers today. Wonder he was held back for so long!
09:50
India 55-0 (11 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Another off-spinner Mahmudullah comes into the attack, replacing Mortaza, who bowled five overs for 25 runs.
The first ball is a full toss but Dhawan drives it back where it is stopped by the bowler on his follow through...an opportunity lost to score some runs!
He picks a single from the third ball before Rohit pulls a short ball square as the fielder runs across and manages to stop and keep it down to two. He keeps strike with a single from the last ball.
Another off-spinner Mahmudullah comes into the attack, replacing Mortaza, who bowled five overs for 25 runs.
The first ball is a full toss but Dhawan drives it back where it is stopped by the bowler on his follow through...an opportunity lost to score some runs!
He picks a single from the third ball before Rohit pulls a short ball square as the fielder runs across and manages to stop and keep it down to two. He keeps strike with a single from the last ball.
09:47
India 51-0 (10 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Part-time spinner Hossain posing no threat at all. Three singles from the first thee deliveries brings up India's 50 as the opening stand continues to grow.
Four runs from the over takes India to 51 for no loss in 10 overs.
Without taking any risks so far, India have managed to score over five runs per over in the first Powerplay.
Both the openers looking in good touch, with Rohit on 24 from 31 balls and Dhawan on 22 from 29 balls. India would be hoping one of them can cash in on the start and go on to play a big innings.
Part-time spinner Hossain posing no threat at all. Three singles from the first thee deliveries brings up India's 50 as the opening stand continues to grow.
Four runs from the over takes India to 51 for no loss in 10 overs.
Without taking any risks so far, India have managed to score over five runs per over in the first Powerplay.
Both the openers looking in good touch, with Rohit on 24 from 31 balls and Dhawan on 22 from 29 balls. India would be hoping one of them can cash in on the start and go on to play a big innings.
09:43
India 47-0 (9 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza's slow medium pacers is proving to be easy fooder for Dhawan. He pulls the first ball but is unable to time it well for two runs over midwicket. The left-hander then flicks the next through the same region and this time it speeds off the quick outfield for a boundary.
The third ball is short and wide as Dhawan tries to cut but gets a bottom edge which goes on the bounce to the keeper. The last ball is well timed but goes straight to mid-off.
Mortaza's slow medium pacers is proving to be easy fooder for Dhawan. He pulls the first ball but is unable to time it well for two runs over midwicket. The left-hander then flicks the next through the same region and this time it speeds off the quick outfield for a boundary.
The third ball is short and wide as Dhawan tries to cut but gets a bottom edge which goes on the bounce to the keeper. The last ball is well timed but goes straight to mid-off.
09:39
India 41-0 (8 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Off-spinner Hossain continues as Dhawan inside edges the first ball on the leg side. He gives the charge off the third ball but is unable to beat the fielder in the covers but gets a single from the next, on the leg side.
Rohit has had enough off the part-time spinner has come down the track and lofts it over the off-side to end the over with a boundary.
Bangladesh have gone on the defensive very early and are playing right in India's hands, who are getting some easy runs despite not trying anything fancy.
Off-spinner Hossain continues as Dhawan inside edges the first ball on the leg side. He gives the charge off the third ball but is unable to beat the fielder in the covers but gets a single from the next, on the leg side.
Rohit has had enough off the part-time spinner has come down the track and lofts it over the off-side to end the over with a boundary.
Bangladesh have gone on the defensive very early and are playing right in India's hands, who are getting some easy runs despite not trying anything fancy.
09:35
India 36-0 (7 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza will continue. Rohit steers the second ball to thirdman for one before Dhawan slaps the next through the covers for a four. Two balls later, the left-hander punches one past short cover and picks up two runs and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Mortaza has clearly wasted the new ball and surprisingly has decided to hold back his other pacers from the other end.
Mortaza will continue. Rohit steers the second ball to thirdman for one before Dhawan slaps the next through the covers for a four. Two balls later, the left-hander punches one past short cover and picks up two runs and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Mortaza has clearly wasted the new ball and surprisingly has decided to hold back his other pacers from the other end.
09:29
India 28-0 (6 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Bangladesh introduce spin nearly as off-spinner Nasir Hossain comes into the attack. Why are they holding back their premier fast bowler Rubel Hossain?
Dhawan taps the first ball on the off-side and picks an easy single and Dhawan takes one from the fifth ball to long-on as two runs come from the over.
Bangladesh introduce spin nearly as off-spinner Nasir Hossain comes into the attack. Why are they holding back their premier fast bowler Rubel Hossain?
Dhawan taps the first ball on the off-side and picks an easy single and Dhawan takes one from the fifth ball to long-on as two runs come from the over.
09:26
India 26-0 (5 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza has struggled with his line and length and has bowled quite a few loose deliveries early on. Once again, he drifts on Dhawan's pads which misses the flick but gets one leg bye.
Rohit and Dhawan have a nervy moment as the latter slips while responding to a call for a quick single but manages to make his crease. Dhawan taps the last ball to mid-off and steals another quick single as the batsmen show good understanding despite the mix up off the previous delivery.
Mortaza has struggled with his line and length and has bowled quite a few loose deliveries early on. Once again, he drifts on Dhawan's pads which misses the flick but gets one leg bye.
Rohit and Dhawan have a nervy moment as the latter slips while responding to a call for a quick single but manages to make his crease. Dhawan taps the last ball to mid-off and steals another quick single as the batsmen show good understanding despite the mix up off the previous delivery.
09:20
India 23-0 (4 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rohit looking quite positive. A short delivery on the body is pulled through square leg by Rohit for his third four of the innings. But he is beaten by a full delivery outside the off-stump as Taskin manages to tempt the right-hander to have a go, who plays and misses.
Rohit then flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for a couple. The last ball is a bouncer outside the off-stump which the opener leaves.
Rohit looking quite positive. A short delivery on the body is pulled through square leg by Rohit for his third four of the innings. But he is beaten by a full delivery outside the off-stump as Taskin manages to tempt the right-hander to have a go, who plays and misses.
Rohit then flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for a couple. The last ball is a bouncer outside the off-stump which the opener leaves.
09:18 India off to a confident start vs Bangladesh
India 17-0 (3 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Rohit looking in superb touch. A half-volley on the stumps is driven down the ground straight back past the bowler for another boundary. He nearly edges the last ball to the slips as Mortaza generates some extra bounce, hitting Rohit high on the bat who does well to fend it with soft hands on the off-side as the second slip misfields to give away a single.
Rohit looking in superb touch. A half-volley on the stumps is driven down the ground straight back past the bowler for another boundary. He nearly edges the last ball to the slips as Mortaza generates some extra bounce, hitting Rohit high on the bat who does well to fend it with soft hands on the off-side as the second slip misfields to give away a single.
09:12
India 12-0 (2 ovs) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Taskin Ahmed to bowl the second over. The first ball is short and quick as Dhawan opts to sway out of the way and watch it go through to the keeper. He is watchful for the rest of the over but just like Rohit, he gets off the mark with a four. The last ball of the over is punched through the covers for a stylish boundary by the left-hander as both Indian openers are off to a confident start.
Taskin Ahmed to bowl the second over. The first ball is short and quick as Dhawan opts to sway out of the way and watch it go through to the keeper. He is watchful for the rest of the over but just like Rohit, he gets off the mark with a four. The last ball of the over is punched through the covers for a stylish boundary by the left-hander as both Indian openers are off to a confident start.
09:07
India 8-0 (1 ov) vs B'desh | Scorecard
Mortaza to bowl the first over for Bangladesh and facing him will be right-hander Rohit Sharma, who starts off the match in great style. A wide half-volley is driven square on the off-side by Rohit to start off the match will a boundary to repeat what Virender Sehwag did four years ago in Dhaka in the opening game of the 2011 World Cup!
Two balls later Rohit is beaten as he pokes at one outside the off-stump but misses. The fifth ball is on the leg side, hits the pads and goes fine for four leg byes as eight come from the first over.
Mortaza to bowl the first over for Bangladesh and facing him will be right-hander Rohit Sharma, who starts off the match in great style. A wide half-volley is driven square on the off-side by Rohit to start off the match will a boundary to repeat what Virender Sehwag did four years ago in Dhaka in the opening game of the 2011 World Cup!
Two balls later Rohit is beaten as he pokes at one outside the off-stump but misses. The fifth ball is on the leg side, hits the pads and goes fine for four leg byes as eight come from the first over.
09:02
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India, who will no doubt be looking for a score around the 300-run mark.
Bangladesh will be looking towards their pacers Rubel Hossain, Mortaza and Taskin Ahmed to strike a few early blows and keep India's powerful batting line-up in check.
The start will be crucial for India and Rohit Sharma will definitely be looking to play a long innings, having scored just two fifties (against Ireland and UAE) in the six matches in World Cup so far.
Bangladesh will be looking towards their pacers Rubel Hossain, Mortaza and Taskin Ahmed to strike a few early blows and keep India's powerful batting line-up in check.
The start will be crucial for India and Rohit Sharma will definitely be looking to play a long innings, having scored just two fifties (against Ireland and UAE) in the six matches in World Cup so far.
08:38
Check out how the two teams line up for today's match:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed.
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed.
08:38 India win toss, elect to bat vs Bangladesh
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and has no hesitation in electing to bat against Bangladesh.
"We will put bat first. It's a big match, we will look to put runs on the board," he says.
It looks like India have retained the same team as Dhoni points out: "Everyone is fit."
Meanwhile, Bangladesh have made one change with captain Mashrafe Mortaza coming in for left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.
"We will put bat first. It's a big match, we will look to put runs on the board," he says.
It looks like India have retained the same team as Dhoni points out: "Everyone is fit."
Meanwhile, Bangladesh have made one change with captain Mashrafe Mortaza coming in for left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.
08:21 World Cup: Wear Blue for Team India!
It's now or never.
With India taking on Bangladesh in a knock-out match for a place in the semi-finals, the Men in Blue need all the support they can get.
Give them a boost by wearing blue yourself...
Click a selfie wearing blue and post it here along with your message for Team India.
With India taking on Bangladesh in a knock-out match for a place in the semi-finals, the Men in Blue need all the support they can get.
Give them a boost by wearing blue yourself...
Click a selfie wearing blue and post it here along with your message for Team India.
08:20 'India expected to beat Bangladesh, but may not be easy'
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar expects India to beat Bangladesh in their World Cup quarter-final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, but says it may not be as easy for the defending champions as people feel.
"Bangladesh have a good batting line-up. Mahmudullah can take any game away, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib can do that. If they bat first and put up 250-odd runs and then the ball starts turning, it may not be easy to chase down the target for India," Gavaskar said.
"No doubt, Indian batting is in fine touch but Zimbabwe stretched them. It is good that Indian batsmen were tested by Zimbabwe. I expect India to win tomorrow but it may not be as easy as many people would think," he added.
Click to read more
"Bangladesh have a good batting line-up. Mahmudullah can take any game away, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib can do that. If they bat first and put up 250-odd runs and then the ball starts turning, it may not be easy to chase down the target for India," Gavaskar said.
"No doubt, Indian batting is in fine touch but Zimbabwe stretched them. It is good that Indian batsmen were tested by Zimbabwe. I expect India to win tomorrow but it may not be as easy as many people would think," he added.
Click to read more
08:17
Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final on Thursday, March 19.
Catch us LIVE! at the end of each innings of the India versus Bangladesh quarter-final on Thursday, March 19.
08:15
Will it be the underrated Bangladesh who have displayed the heart of a
tiger, clawing up their way from an impossible position to the final 8?
Can they dethrone reigning champions, India?
Or Dhoni's boys who just a couple of months ago, looked down in the mouth but who, in the last couple of weeks, have done a complete turnaround?
Prem Panicker, a keen follower of the game and one of crickets finest writers, interacted with readers on the Rediff World Cup Chat and answered most of these questions.
'If I was Dhoni, I'd bowl first at the MCG vs Bangladesh,' he says.
Check out the complete chat transcript
Or Dhoni's boys who just a couple of months ago, looked down in the mouth but who, in the last couple of weeks, have done a complete turnaround?
Prem Panicker, a keen follower of the game and one of crickets finest writers, interacted with readers on the Rediff World Cup Chat and answered most of these questions.
'If I was Dhoni, I'd bowl first at the MCG vs Bangladesh,' he says.
Check out the complete chat transcript
08:13 Unbeaten India start as favourites vs Bangladesh
Welcome to the coverage of the second quarter-final of the ICC World Cup between India and Bangladesh, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Thursday.
After a listless leadup to the tournament, reigning world champions India have turned into a juggernaut, winning all six of their pool matches and drawing as much admiration for their bowling and fielding as their renowned batting prowess.
India will go into Thursday's match as overwhelming favourites to win but still wary about their opponents. Bangladesh famously beat India at the 2007 World Cup but have beaten their great rivals just once since then.
Bangladesh have won only three one-day internationals in 28 against India but two have been at major tournaments. The last was at the 2012 Asian Cup, which followed a shock win at the 2007 World Cup.
While the term 'surprise package' hardly credits the Tigers' impressive tournament, Bangladesh were fortunate to take a point from a washed-out pool match against Australia and met an England side with morale at rock-bottom.
Perhaps more impressive than knocking out England was pushing New Zealand in the dead rubber loss.
After a listless leadup to the tournament, reigning world champions India have turned into a juggernaut, winning all six of their pool matches and drawing as much admiration for their bowling and fielding as their renowned batting prowess.
India will go into Thursday's match as overwhelming favourites to win but still wary about their opponents. Bangladesh famously beat India at the 2007 World Cup but have beaten their great rivals just once since then.
Bangladesh have won only three one-day internationals in 28 against India but two have been at major tournaments. The last was at the 2012 Asian Cup, which followed a shock win at the 2007 World Cup.
While the term 'surprise package' hardly credits the Tigers' impressive tournament, Bangladesh were fortunate to take a point from a washed-out pool match against Australia and met an England side with morale at rock-bottom.
Perhaps more impressive than knocking out England was pushing New Zealand in the dead rubber loss.
TOP STORIES
© 2024 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances