India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs on November 3 in what was a ‘must-win’ match. While a loss would have ensured the team’s exit from the tournament, the victory keeps their chances alive, at least for now.
Rohit Sharma 74 (47) and K.L. Rahul 69 (48) built a strong opening partnership. Hardik Pandya 35 (13) and Rishabh Pant 27 (13) kept the momentum going, taking the score to 210/2.
Bangladesh openers and middle order could not rip through the Indian bowling attack.
But an unbeaten Karim Janat 42 (22) and Mohammad Nabi 35 (32) helped Afghanistan post 144/7.
Mohammad Shami picked up three wickets for India.
Rohit Sharma was awarded the ‘Player of the Match.’