India Extend World Cup Winning Run and More from the 2nd Quarter-Final

India stretched their World Cup winning streak to 11 matches with a 109-run triumph over Bangladesh in Melbourne, Australia.

The reigning champions booked their place in the semi-finals with a thoroughly professional performance at the MCG.

Rohit Sharma made 137 as India—who had won the toss and opted to bat first—overcame a mid-innings wobble to post an imposing total of 302 for six.

That score proved well beyond a Bangladesh team that was playing in their first-ever World Cup knockout game.

India's Umesh Yadav picked up four for 31 while fellow seamer Mohammed Shami claimed two wickets, taking his tally for the tournament to 17.

While the Tigers now head home, India move on to Sydney for a clash with the winner of Thursday’s quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan.

Delivery of the day

Having already played a leading role in knocking England out of the event, Rubel Hossain continued his impressive World Cup campaign by claiming the big wicket of Virat Kohli.

India’s Test captain had just three runs to his name when he was tempted to drive at a full, wide delivery from seamer Rubel.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim took a good low catch to send Kohli on his way for a low score, leaving India on 79 for two in the 18th over.

It wasn’t the only important grab by Mushfiqur—he also quickly reacted to cling on to Rubel as the bowler threatened to escort the dismissed batsman from the field!

Catch of the day

India were outstanding in the field, starting with the sharp piece of work by Ravindra Jadeja at backward point that led to Imrul Kayes being run out for five.

They also held on to some excellent catches, none better than the diving effort from captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps. 

The wicketkeeper dived to his left and stuck out a glove to claim an edge from Soumya Sarkar’s bat.

Shikhar Dhawan also deserves a mention after his juggling act at fine leg. Standing underneath a hook shot from Mahmudullah Riyad, Dhawan failed to grasp the opportunity at the first and second attempt.

It proved to eventually be third time lucky for the fielder, though only after he had thrown it up into the air to avoid carrying it over the boundary rope for six.

Shot of the day

Rohit Sharma showed the value of patience during his century.

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The right-handed opener resisted the temptation to try to attack too early, even when India’s innings seemed to be losing momentum in the middle overs.

He reached three figures from 108 deliveries, then cut loose in the closing stages as Bangladesh’s bowlers were put to the sword.

Sharma hit 14 fours and three sixes, the best of his maximums being a glorious straight drive down the ground. It was a demonstration of why you can still clear the rope without having to resort to slogging.

Stat of the day

Dhoni’s century

Friday at the World Cup

The focus of attention now turns to the two nations who are co-hosting the tournament.

New Zealand take on West Indies on Saturday, but before then Australia will look to make it through to the last four when they face Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.