Published: Feb 24, 2016, 07:16 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 24, 2016, 07:16 PM (IST)
Indian opener Shikhar Dahwan was dismissed for a mere couple by fast-bolwer Al-Amin Hossain, against Bangladesh in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) of the Asia Cup T20 2016 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Wedensday. It was an inswinger from Al-Amin, as Dhawan, looked to play with a straight bat, but missed it completely as the ball uprooted the off-stump, thus giving the hosts the opening breakthrough. Currently, India are nine for a loss in two overs with opener Rohit Sharma batting on five, and Virat Kohli on one. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India (IND) vs Bangladesh (BAN), Asia Cup 2016 T20 Match 1, Dhaka
Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl first on a rare Mirpur green track, as he brought in four pacers, and seven batsmen in his side; while Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, who was a surprise inclusion in the team, after it was reported that he would miss out the game owing to a muscle spam, as he brought in vice-captain Virat Kohli for Ajinkya Rahane. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: India (IND) vs Bangladesh (BAN), Asia Cup 2016 T20 Match 1, Dhaka
MS Dhoni-led Indian cricket team begin an extremely crucial phase on Wednesday evening, when they take on a strong Bangladesh side in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2016. For the first time in the history, the tournament will be played in Twenty20 format, which will serve as a prelude and a preparatory campaign for all participating teams, ahead of ICC World T20 2016. It is that time of the year when T20 cricket is played in abundance, with all action shifting to the Indian subcontinent with as many as three consecutive T20 tournaments lined up.
