On Thursday, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets. In ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, an explosive first-wicket partnership between skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, followed by Virat Kohli’s 48th ODI ton sealed India a seven-wicket win over the neighbour.It was a clinical bowling effort by the Indian cricket team, considering they were one bowler short from early in the match after Hardik Pandya twisted his ankle in his first over. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma performed impressively. Virat Kohli ended with an unbeaten 103. He hit a six to reach his hundred and secure the country’s win with 51 balls to spare.
India’s rivalry with Bangladesh has a unique charm. Over the years, the two cricketing nations have engaged in close games, and the divide between them has only grown wider. The rivalry kicked off in 2000 when India granted Bangladesh their Test debut. However, it took an unexpected turn in 2007 when the team defeated the Men in Blue at the World Cup in the West Indies. India avenged that loss four years later, but excitement is guaranteed whenever these teams clash in a World Cup match.
