India finish on 196/5

The match against India is critical for Bangladesh as their dreams of reaching the semi-finals hinge on a win. If Bangladesh loses today, they will be eliminated from the tournament. In Antigua, India, batting first, scored 196 runs in their 20 overs. Despite strong performances from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, it was Hardik Pandya who shone with a fifty. India amassed 62 runs in the last five overs, with Hardik scoring a quick 50 off 27 balls.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Nazmul Hossain Shanto's team saw early success with the wicket of Rohit Sharma. Shakib Al Hasan reached the milestone of 50 wickets in T20 World Cups, becoming the first bowler to achieve this feat by dismissing Rohit Sharma, caught by Zakir Ali.

India added 53 runs in the powerplay. Kohli and Pant then built a solid partnership, but Tanzeem Hasan Sakib brought Bangladesh back into the game in the 9th over. His slower off-cutter bowled out Kohli, who was on 37. Suryakumar Yadav hit a six right after coming in, but Sakib retaliated by getting him caught by Liton Das. These two quick wickets helped Bangladesh regain momentum.

Rishabh Pant, looking dangerous, fell to Rishad Hossain. After hitting a four and a six, Pant was dismissed in the next delivery. Shivam Dube was bowled by Rishad for 34 off 24 balls. Despite these breakthroughs, Hardik Pandya's late surge took India's score to 196. Pandya's fifty came off just 27 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes.