Bowlers seal semi-final spot for India
Updated: Sat, Jan 31 2015 19:27 IST
Group 2 - India v Bangladesh, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Bowlers seal semi-final spot for India by securing a comfortable win over the host Bangladesh. Spinners lead the bowling department for India with Amit Mishra and R Ashwin picking 3 and 2 wickets respectively. However, it was Ashwin who got major breakthroughs for the teamwhich also earned him man of the match award.
India becomes the first team to get into Semi Finals. This is the first time they are making to the Semis, since 2007. Australia and Bangladesh are eliminated from the tournament. India now are ranked 1 in ICC T20 Rankings
Brief Score
India 141 for 2 - Kohli 57*, Rohit 56
Bangladesh 138 for 7 - Anamul 44, Mishra 3-26
"The spinners have enjoyed good success. Mishra has got Man of the Match in 2 games. Today was my turn. I have always loved my challenges. Important games are coming. I am always prepared from Dhoni to bowl with the new ball. We have played some excellent cricket. We did in the Champions Trophy as well." - R Ashwin