Rohit Sharma completes half-century during India-Bangladesh 1st ODI

Rohit Sharma completed his 26th One-Day International (ODI) half-century in 53 deliveries during the first game of the three-match series between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Rohit has struck three fours and a six during his innings so far as India were cruising at a score of 90 for no loss after 15 overs while chasing a target of 308.  Live Updates: India vs Bangladesh 2015, 1st ODI at Dhaka

Bangladesh were earlier bowled out for a score of 308 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Tamim Iqbal (60) and Soumya Sarkar (54) scored half-centuries and added 102 for the first wicket. After a few quick dismissals, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (52), Sabbir Rahman (41) and Nasir Hossain (34) rallied together to propel the Bangladeshis past the 300-run mark. Live Scorecard: India vs Bangladesh 2015, 1st ODI at Dhaka

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Among the Indian bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick with figures of 3 for 51 from 10 overs. Among the other wicket-takers were Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 37) and Umesh Yadav (2 for 58).