The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was the stage for an electrifying showdown on September 15, 2023, as India and Bangladesh clashed in the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023. The intriguing decision by Indian captain Rohit Sharma to field first after winning the toss added to the excitement, setting the stage for an epic Asia Cup 2023 final showdown.
Bangladesh Sets a Formidable Target:
Bangladesh’s innings got off to a shaky start, but Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy’s century partnership helped them post a competitive 265 against India in the Asia Cup Super Four match on Friday. Shakib scored 80 off 85 balls, while Hridoy contributed with a solid 54 off 81 balls. Nasum Ahmed also made a valuable contribution of 44 runs towards the end of the innings. Bangladesh finished their innings with a target of 266 runs for India to chase.
Asia Cup Super Four: Bangladesh Upset India:
In a closely contested match, Bangladesh emerged victorious by a narrow 6-run margin. The match highlights include:
- Date: September 15, 2023
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Toss: India won and chose to field
- Result: Bangladesh won by 6 runs
- Target: India needed 266 runs to win
- Man of the Match: Shubman Gill (India)
- Top Run-Scorers:
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan – 80 runs
- India: Shubman Gill – 121 runs
- Top Wicket-Takers:
- Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman – 3 wickets
- India: Shardul Thakur – 3 wickets
- Notable Partnerships: Shakib & Towhid: 100 runs (Bangladesh)
- Final Score:
- Bangladesh Batting: 265/9 (50 overs)
- India Batting: 259/10 (49.5 overs)
Indian Bowling Performance:
The Indian bowling unit, led by Shardul Thakur, showcased their prowess by taking key wickets. Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with crucial wickets, demonstrating India’s bowling depth.
India’s Struggles: Chasing a target of 266 runs, the Indian batsmen faced a formidable challenge from Bangladesh’s bowling attack. Early setbacks were inflicted by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and subsequent bowlers, including Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, skipper Shakib Al Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, effectively stifled the Indian batting, preventing them from scoring freely.
Notable Performances:
- Shubman Gill’s heroic century (121) showcased remarkable composure.
- Axar Patel fought valiantly and contributed 42 runs, though his dismissal marked a turning point in the match.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Brilliance: Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mahedi Hasan, displayed exceptional effectiveness, securing crucial wickets and contributing to their team’s victory.
Conclusion – Ind vs Ban Highlights: In a thrilling contest, Bangladesh clinched victory by a slender 6-run margin, leaving India tantalizingly close to their target. Shubman Gill’s heroic century notwithstanding, the Bangladeshi bowlers showcased exceptional prowess, earning their spot in the 2023 Asia Cup final.
Final Result: Bangladesh Prevails Over India by 6 Runs
Scorecard – Ind vs Ban Highlights:
India’s Batting Performance:
- Rohit Sharma: 0 runs (2 balls)
- Shubman Gill: 121 runs (133 balls)
- Tilak Verma: 5 runs (9 balls)
- KL Rahul: 19 runs (39 balls)
- Ishan Kishan: 5 runs (15 balls)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 26 runs (34 balls)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 7 runs (12 balls)
- Axar Patel*: 42 runs (32 balls)
- Shardul Thakur: 11 runs (13 balls)
- Mohammed Shami: 6 runs (6 balls)
- Prasidh Krishna*: 0 runs (2 balls)
(* indicates not out)
Bowling Figures for Bangladesh:
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 2 wickets for 32 runs in 7.5 overs.
- Mustafizur Rahman: 3 wickets for 50 runs in 8 overs.
- Nasum Ahmed: Bowled 10 overs and conceded 50 runs without taking a wicket.
- Shakib Al Hasan: 1 wicket for 43 runs in 10 overs.
- Mahedi Hasan: 2 wickets for 50 runs in 9 overs.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 1 wicket for 29 runs in 5 overs.
Bangladesh’s Batting Display:
- Tanzid Hasan: Scored 13 runs from 12 deliveries.
- Litton Das: Managed 0 runs from 2 balls.
- Anamul Haque: Accumulated 4 runs from 11 balls.
- Shakib Al Hasan: Impressed with a notable 80 runs from 85 deliveries.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Contributed 13 runs from 28 balls.
- Towhid Hridoy: Displayed a solid performance, scoring 54 runs from 81 balls.
- Shamim Hossain: Struggled to find momentum, scoring 1 run from 12 balls.
- Nasum Ahmed: Impressed with 44 runs from 45 deliveries.
- Mahedi Hasan*: Played a pivotal role with 29 runs from 23 balls.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib*: Scored a quick 14 runs from 8 balls. (* indicates not out)
India’s Bowling Performance:
- Mohammed Shami: Took 2 wickets for 32 runs in 8 overs.
- Shardul Thakur: Secured 3 wickets for 65 runs in 10 overs.
- Prasidh Krishna: Claimed 1 wicket for 43 runs in 9 overs.
- Axar Patel: Notched 1 wicket for 47 runs in 9 overs.
- Tilak Verma: Bowled 4 overs and conceded 21 runs without taking a wicket.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Earned 1 wicket for 53 runs in 10 overs.