India crushed Bangladesh by 86 runs in the second Twenty20 international in New Delhi on Wednesday thanks to a century partnership between Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Mahmadullah, 38, was the only Bangladesh batter to hold up India with a knock of 41, but he had little support as wickets tumbled around him. Bangladesh, who won the toss, started strongly and their pace attack removed India's top order inside the powerplay. Reddy and Rinku took charge, however, sharing a 108-run partnership off 49 balls, rotating the strike effectively and going after the spinners. Rinku also notched a half-century (53) and Pandya added 32 off 19 as India posted a total of 221-9.

Source: bd News24 October 09, 2024 17:45 UTC