IND vs BAN Asian Games 2023 Highlights: IND assure medal after winning Semi Final against Bangladesh
Indian cricket team guaranteed metal at Asian Games after beating Bangladesh and will play for gold medal tomorrow.
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Indian men's cricket team has secured a medal at the Asian Games by advancing to the gold medal match after defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets in the first semifinal. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the previous game's centurion, was dismissed in the first over of India's pursuit after Bangladesh had been restricted to a paltry 96/9. Tilak Varma and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad then unleashed a barrage of fours and sixes on the Bangladesh bowlers, achieving the target in 9.2 overs.
India's bowlers put on a spectacular display, restricting Bangladesh to under 100 runs. R Sai Kishore's final score was 3/12, while Washington Sundar's was 2/15. After a brief delay due to rain, India's captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, won the toss and elected to field. The Indian pacers made an impressive start, putting Bangladesh in a difficult position at 21/3.
R Sai Kishore took India's first wicket, and Washington Sundar delivered two crucial strikes in his second over, which exacerbated Bangladesh's difficulties. The Bangladesh scoreboard portrayed a bleak picture after the Powerplay, as they were reduced to 41/5 with India's finger spinners continuing to have the ball. As Indian bowlers made merry, Bangladesh's last four wickets could only contribute 55 more runs as the Indian bowlers dominated.
