India down Bangladesh to advance to final
March 14, 2018  22:26
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B'desh 159-6 (20 ovs) vs India 176-3 | Scorecard


Rohit Sharma roared back to form with a quickfire half-century, while Washington Sundar picked up three wickets as India outclassed Bangladesh by 17 runs to advance to the final of T20 tri-series, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Rohit smashed a quickfire 89 from 61 balls, hitting five sixes and as many fours to power India to 176 after they were put into bat.

In reply, Bangladesh finished on 159 for six despite a brilliant innings of 72 not out from 55 balls by Mushfiqur Rahim.

Washington Sundar broke the back of Bangladesh's batting line-up early on with three wickets, claiming three for 22 in his four overs.

After a steady start, Rohit provided the boost in the middle orders in the company of Suresh Raina, who smashed 47 from 30 balls, as the duo put on 102 runs for the second wicket from 56 deliveries.

With their third win from four matches, India qualified for Sunday's final.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka to decide which team will take on India in the title clash.
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