India vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Highlights: India Wins by 7 Wickets, Clinches Series 2-1
The third and final T20I between India and Bangladesh in Mirpur was a thrilling affair, with India ultimately securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory to clinch the series 2-1.
Bangladesh's Batting Woes Continue
Bangladesh's batting woes continued, failing to post a competitive total for the third consecutive match. They were once again undone by India's disciplined bowling attack. Despite a valiant effort from Liton Das (60 off 41 balls), Bangladesh could only muster a below-par 127/9.
India's Bowling Dominance
India's bowlers were relentless, with both pace and spin keeping Bangladesh under immense pressure. The star of the show was Arshdeep Singh (3/20), who delivered another fantastic performance with his clever variations and accurate pace. He was well supported by Washington Sundar (2/24) and Axar Patel (1/21) who kept a tight leash on the scoring rate.
India's Chase
Chasing a modest target, India's chase was a relatively smooth affair. KL Rahul (36 off 28 balls) got the innings off to a strong start, setting the platform for a comfortable victory. Shreyas Iyer (27 off 20 balls) continued his impressive form, while Suryakumar Yadav (24* off 13 balls) added some late fireworks to seal the deal.
Key Highlights
- Bangladesh's woes continue: Their batting faltered again, unable to adapt to India's bowling attack.
- Arshdeep Singh's star turn: The left-arm pacer was the pick of the bowlers, delivering another impressive performance.
- India's comfortable chase: Rahul and Iyer laid the foundation, and Suryakumar Yadav finished things off in style.
India's series win against Bangladesh was a testament to their overall dominance in all three departments. Their bowling attack was relentless, their batting was consistently strong, and their fielding was sharp. This win will give them further confidence as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
