Dominant India crush Bangladesh to set up Pakistan final

June 15, 2017 21:54

India 265-1 (40.1 ovs) vs B'desh 264-7 | Scorecard

India need nine for victory and Kohli needs 11 to complete his century but he is happy to take the single and is not bothered about the landmark.

Five singles from Shakib's ninth leave India within a hit of the victory, with just four runs needed.

Kohli hits the winning runs, his trademark cover drive for a boundary off part-timer Sabbir to take India to a convincing nine-wicket victory, with 59 deliveries to spare.

Kohli finishes unbeaten on a splendid innings of 96 from 78 balls, having hit 13 fours, while Rohit played a flawless knock of 123 from 129 balls, comprising of 15 fours and a six.

The duo were involved in a match-winning unbeaten partnership of 178 runs from 25.3 overs for the second wicket in a dominating performance with the bat by the Indians.

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-profile final at the Oval in London on Sunday.

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