India booked their ticket to the 2019 World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday at Edgbaston, defeating Bangladesh by 28 runs to become the second team to qualify after Australia. Thanks to a century by Rohit Sharma, India set a formidable target of 314/9 in their 50 overs. India's bowling attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 4/55. The loss was a crushing blow for Bangladesh, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout phase. Despite an aggressive attempt by Shakib Al Hasan to challenge the Indian bowlers, he fell victim to a slower ball bowled by Hardik Pandya.
Mustafizur Rahman was the standout performer for Bangladesh, claiming 5 wickets for 59 runs across his 10 overs and successfully limiting the damage during the final phase of India's batting innings.
It was a day for Rohit Sharma, who continued his great form with an explosive knock. Supported by a loud and supportive Indian crowd in Birmingham, he tore through the attack, hitting seven fours and five sixes in just 92 balls.
India got off to a blistering start with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul sharing a 180-run opening stand, the highest first-wicket partnership of the tournament. The momentum shifted when Sharma was caught at extra cover by Liton Das off Soumya Sarkar's bowling. Rahul, who had stepped in as an opener due to Shikhar Dhawan's injury, contributed 77 runs before being caught behind off Rubel Hossain.
India's next match is scheduled against Sri Lanka this coming Saturday.
