Liton and Tanzid paved the platform of a good total, adding 93 runs, which was their highest score in the opening stand in World Cup history. But despite a good start, Bangladesh failed to cash in on it as India bowlers came back strongly to stifle the Tigers in the middle over. Mahmudullah Riyad hit 34 ball-46 with three fours and as many sixes toward the end to help Bangladesh finish on high. The introduction of the spinners brought success for India as Kuldeep Yadav drew the blood first, trapping Tanzid leg-before. Bangladesh needed early wickets to put pressure on India, which they failed to do, largely thanks to Rohit Sharma and Shuvman Gill.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 19, 2023 21:31 UTC