Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock as he went on to make 89 runs in 61 balls, while Suresh Raina scored a quickfire 47 off 30 balls to help India put a respectable 176/3 in 20 overs against Bangladesh during the 5th T20I of the Nidahas Trophy 2018.
After Shikhar Dhawan departed on 35 in the 10th over, Rohit and Raina batted sensibly and took India’s score to 172/2 in 19.1 overs. Rohit got run out on the final ball of the Indian innings while Raina was dismissed by Rubel Hossain on the first ball of the final over.
Earlier, Bang༺lade✤sh skipper Mahmudullah won the toss and elected to field against India in the at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.
Both the teams made one change each with India including pacer Mohammed Siraj i🥃n place of Jaydev Unadkat while Bangladesh included Abu Hider Rony in place of Taskin Ahmed.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina’s batting:
Just sho🦩rt of the half-century mark! Chinna Thala with an incredible partnershi꧙p alongside , to set a target of 177 for the . 💙🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
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💟Rohit♏ Sharma misses his century but played a great knock! Showed he can do anything on his day!
— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000)
Rohit Sharma: What should be the strategy today?
Coach: Strategy is very clear.. aisi team baar baar na🀅hi milti.. achhi batting kar aur izzat bacha apni..
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt)
works his way back into form, 89(61) – his 13th t20i fifty.. Had some good fortune. His 5 6s were thrilling, as usual!'s 47(30) was a smashing effort too..
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac)
Rohit Sharma is trying very hard to find his for🐼m against Bangladesh to perform on Ireland 🌃tour.
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s)
What a selfleꦅss innings by Suresh Raina. Trying♑ to cement his place but still didn’t care for 50👏🏻
— J𝕏Y (@diehard_msdian)
Haters won't believe but Rohit was out of form for last few weeks because he was tensed about not being able to link his Aadhar card with bank account before 31st March.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
75 sixes for Rohit Sharma – the most by an Indian batsman in T20Is going past the 74 sixes by Yuvraj Singh!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
Suresh Raina sacrificed his wicket for Rohit's hundred. But paid media won't show it.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Suresh Raina Missed A Well Deserved Fifty
Good Batting Since His ComeBack
Hopefully He Scores Big In Final
— Prashanth 🇮🇳 (@Paachu90)
An inspirational innings led by captain (89 o🌺ff 61) and well combined by (47 off 30) helps close with 176/3 on the scoreboard. 👏
🇧🇩 need 177 to win.
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
'Suresh Raina' Fantastic Knock
Rohit ꧒Sharma Was Struggling Today But Now He Is In Form For F🦩inal .— Grey Goose (@Og_Manmauji)
What a delightful sigh𝓀t it was to see & decimate ไthe bowling attack together. BRILLIANT !!
— Lakky (@lakshuakku)
Never play for his record 😘
— 💕Honey💕 (@ImVerma3)
