Published: Mar 19, 2015, 02:52 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 19, 2015, 02:56 PM (IST)
Video highlights of India’s innings and opening batsman Rohit Sharma‘s innings of 137 versus Bangladesh in the second quarter-final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This was Rohit Sharma’s second century at the MCG. Rohit Sharma says he was confident of strong performance during India vs Bangladesh
Powered by a scintillating century from Rohit Sharma (137), India posted a challenging total of 302/6 in 50 overs in their cricket World Cup quarterfinals match against Bangladesh at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Rohit’s 122-run fourth-wicket partnership with Suresh Raina (65) provided the platform for the defending champions to put up a big total at the ‘G’. Pacer Taskin Ahmed, 19, was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, picking up three wickets including that of Rohit, IANS reported. CONTROVERSY! Rohit Sharma saved as Bangladesh robbed in World Cup quarter-final
Rohit Sharma faced 126 balls and slammed 14 boundaries and three sixes to score 137. Watch the video highlights of his innings here:
After opting to bat, India started off quite smoothly with openers Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan (30) crafting a 75-run opening wicket stand to take India through the initial overs.
The Bangladesh pacers lacked sting at the start. Seeing this, captain Mashrafe Mortaza brought in spin via Nasir Hossain in only the fifth over. When he was unsuccessful, part-time spinner Mahmudullah also turned his arm over.
