BANGLADESH STUNS INDIA IN THRILLING ASIA CUP CLASH WITH 6-RUN VICTORY

In a thrilling encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Bangladesh managed to secure a nail-biting victory against India by a margin of just 6 runs

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This Asia Cup SuperFour clash had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams showcased their skills and determination.

Bangladesh, after opting to bat first, faced early blows from the Indian bowlers.

Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur removed Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan early in the innings, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 28/3 inside the power-play.

However, their captain, Shakib Al Hasan, emerged as a beacon of hope for his team.

Despite wickets falling at the other end, Shakib stood firm and played a captain's knock, scoring a solid 80 off 85 balls.

Towhid Hridoy provided valuable support to Shakib, scoring a fine half-century with 54 runs to his name.

The duo of Shakib and Hridoy stitched together a crucial 101-run partnership to push Bangladesh’s total beyond the 100-run mark. Shardul Thakur ended Shakib’s resilient innings in the 34th over, but the damage had been done.