In the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup match at Pune’s MCA Stadium, India is facing off against Bangladesh. The toss was won by Bangladesh, who chose to bat first with the intention of putting up a formidable score against the home team. Notably, Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was sighted among the spectators at the MCA Stadium, enthusiastically watching the match and showing her support for Team India.
Sara Tendulkar in the stands
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Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das made a scintillating start for Bangladesh, both notching up half-centuries, providing their team with a strong foundation. However, Kuldeep Yadav put an end to Tanzid Hasan’s innings shortly after he reached his fifty, granting India a crucial breakthrough. India didn’t waste any time in seizing upon this success, swiftly claiming more wickets. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mohammed Siraj sent Mehidy Hasan back to the pavilion. The situation deteriorated for Bangladesh when Jadeja claimed his second wicket, removing the well-set Litton Das.
This flurry of action unfolded after Bangladesh’s stand-in captain, Shanto, won the toss and elected to bat in their World Cup match in Pune. At the outset, Bangladesh’s openers had a challenging time as Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah found their rhythm right away. Nevertheless, Tanzid and Litton Das gradually settled into their stride. India faced an unfortunate setback when Hardik Pandya sustained an ankle injury, forcing him to leave the field. Fortunately for India, the quick succession of three wickets put the Men in Blue back in the game.
While the rivalry between India and Bangladesh may not reach the same intensity as their encounters with Pakistan, it possesses a unique allure. Over the years, these two cricketing nations have engaged in closely fought battles, and the gap between them has only grown. The rivalry had modest beginnings in 2000 when India, often seen as the ‘big brothers,’ granted Bangladesh their Test debut. However, it took an unexpected turn in 2007 when the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Mushfiqur Rahim delivered a stunning blow to the Men in Blue at the World Cup in the West Indies. India managed to exact their revenge four years later, but whenever these two teams meet in a World Cup match, the sparks of competition ignite once again.
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