In Pics: Virat slams 48th ton as India crush Bangladesh

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Oct 19, 2023

48th ODI ton for Kohli!

Virat Kohli smashed a century in another successful chase as India cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a clinical seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday.

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4 in 4

With four wins in four matches, India are at the second spot in the points table with eight points.

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Kiwis on top

New Zealand are at the top with a better net run rate. Bangladesh are at the seventh spot with one win and three losses.

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Openers lit up the chase

In the chase of 257, India started off brilliantly, with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill seeing off any powerplay threats by Bangladesh.

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Hasan dismisses Rohit

Hasan Mahmud picked the prized scalp of skipper Rohit who scored 48 runs off 40 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. Rohit was caught by Towhid Hridoy at deep square leg while attempting his signature pull shot.

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Gill's maiden WC fifty

Shubman reached his first World Cup fifty in 52 balls, with five fours and two sixes. He was soon dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 53 off 55 balls, after being caught by Mahmadullah.

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Iyer falls

The pairing of Mahmadullah-Miraz once again ended a budding partnership, removing Iyer for 19 after he was caught by the former at deep midwicket.

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King Kohli

Virat scored his 48th ODI ton, his 78th international ton, and sealed India's win with a six, finishing at 261/3 in 41.3 overs.

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Setback for India?

It was a clinical effort by India's attack, considering they were one bowler short from early in the match after Hardik Pandya twisted his ankle in his first over.

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