Cricket World Cup 2015 Results: Score, Odds After India vs. Bangladesh

India’s exemplary defence of their World Cup crown continued in the quarter-finals, as they notched a comfortable 109-run win over Bangladesh.

Despite losing wickets in the early stages of their innings, a wonderful knock of 137 from Rohit Sharma and a quick-fire 65 from Suresh Raina helped the reigning champions to a total of 302 for six from their 50 overs.

Bangladesh’s response got off to a poor start as they lost both openers in successive balls in the seventh over. They never really recovered from that early setback, and despite 35 from Nasir Hossain, they eventually ended up well short of the runs needed to progress.

Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the tournament, how the bookmakers are seeing things and a closer examination of how the action played out in Melbourne.

Upcoming Schedule

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fixtures

Quarter-Finals

Mar. 20 Quarter-final 3, Australia vs. Pakistan, Adelaide (3:30 a.m. GMT)

Mar. 21 Quarter-final 4, New Zealand vs. West Indies, Wellington (1 a.m. GMT)

Semi-Finals

Mar. 24 Semi-final 1, South Africa vs. Winner QF3, Auckland (1 a.m. GMT)

Mar. 26 Semi-final 2, India vs. Winner QF4, Sydney (3:30 a.m. GMT)

Final

Mar. 29 Final, Melbourne (4:30 a.m. BST) 

Schedule courtesy of BBC Sport.

Tournament Odds

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Odds to Lift the Trophy

Team	Odds
Australia	13/8
South Africa	11/4
India	7/2
New Zealand	9/2
Pakistan	28/1
West Indies	28/1

Odds courtesy of OddsChecker and accurate as of 11:30 a.m. (GMT), Mar. 19.

Immaculate India Breeze Past Bangladesh

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India (302/6) beat Bangladesh (193) by 109 runs

A sublime century from Rohit Sharma provided the foundations to India’s seventh win in succession at this World Cup, as they toppled Bangladesh by 109 runs in Melbourne.

Rohit was a serene influence throughout the India innings after they won the toss and chose to bat. He made 137 from 126 balls during his time at the crease, timing his innings superbly and allowing the likes of Suresh Raina (65 from 57 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (23 from 10 balls) the freedom to tee off as India motored towards 302 for six.

Bangladesh’s response was halted before it began in earnest, as they lost both openers in consecutive balls in the seventh over. Nasir Hossain offered some late resistance with 35, but India’s bowling was too good, and the Tigers were eventually skittled out for 193.

Rohit played superbly throughout for India and was very pensive as Bangladesh looked to seize momentum. After removing Shikhar Dhawan (30) and Virat Kohli (3) in consecutive overs, the Tigers’ tails were up, especially after capturing the prize wicket of the latter for such a meagre score, per Sky Sports Cricket:

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WATCH: Virat Kohli is caught behind for 3. Watch the action on Sky Sports World Cup #fireitup #CWC15 http://t.co/TAuVKnuRof

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 19, 2015"

Ajinkya Rahane failed to offer much resistance when he was dismissed for just 19, but when Raina joined Sharma at the crease with India on 115 for three, the runs started to flow freely.

With Raina playing the role of aggressor, the duo plundered 122 runs for the fourth wicket and as noted by Andy Zaltzman of ESPNCricinfo, the array of strokes showcased by the 28-year-old was starting to unsettle the Bangladeshi bowling attack:

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Raina completes another influential half-century. Bangladesh's bowling becoming like a dieting man's trousers. Increasingly loose.

— Andy Zaltzman (@ZaltzCricket) March 19, 2015"

When Raina eventually fell, Rohit took up the offensive mantle and looked to move through the gears. He eventually went to his century from 108 balls, but with a potential total of at least 300 in sight, started to play a lot more expansive shots before eventually being bowled by Taskin Ahmed; he was the Tigers’ standout man with the ball, finishing with figures of three for 69.

As noted by Cricket Record, Rohit’s knock was a landmark one:

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Rohit Sharma has become the first ever overseas opener to score two ODI centuries at the MCG. #INDvBAN #CWC15

— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) March 19, 2015"

Some late pinch-hitting from Jadeja pushed India to a total of 302 for six, leaving Bangladesh with an ominous chase to come. It was a score that became even more intimidating for the underdogs after some haphazard batting in the seventh over of their innings.

Firstly Tamim Iqbal feathered one behind to Dhoni from Umesh Yadav—who took four wickets in the match— but things descended into farce just a ball later, as a huge mix-up between Soumya Sarkar and Imrul Kayes left the latter stranded and easily ran out by the Indian fielders.

Here’s how the incident played out:

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WATCH: Poor running from Bangladesh sees Kayes depart. See the action on Sky Sports World Cup #fireitup #CWC15 http://t.co/sD8hWQD0Nx

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 19, 2015"

Sadly, those incidents set the tone for the rest of the Bangladeshi innings, as they never looked close to chasing down the runs needed for victory. Sarkar (29) and Mahmudullah (21) both got good starts but fell to the bowling of Mohammed Shami, while all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan stuttered to 10 from 34 balls before he was dismissed.

As Bangladesh lost another wicket to condemn them to a score of 139 for six, former India player Aakash Chopra paid tribute to the quality of this India team:

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As expected, this is turning out to be a one-sided affair...India just too good in all three departments. #BingPredicts

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 19, 2015"

Nasir Hossain offered some unexpected late resistance with a hard-fought 35, but the rest of the Bangladesh tail wilted under some severe pressure from the India bowling attack. Eventually, they were all out for 193 after 45 overs.

Bangladesh deserve immense credit for making it so far in the competition, and it’s clear that as a nation they are making massive strides when it comes to limited overs cricket. Sadly for them, they ran into a team who are looking unflappable as they go in search of a second consecutive world title.

India are on a wonderful run of wins in World Cup matches, and with the nexus of this current squad contributing to their triumph in 2011, they know what’s required to go on and lift the trophy, too. At this juncture, it’s looking as though it’s going to take a stellar effort from an opposing side to stop them from doing so.