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, Bangladesh 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 in 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 short of the half-century mark! Chinna Thala @ImRaina with an incredible partnership alongside @ImRo45, to set a target of 177 for the @BCBtigers. #WhistlePodu #INDvBAN 💙🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 14, 2018
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Rohit Sharma misses his century but played a great knock! Showed he can do anything on his day!#INDvBAN
— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000) March 14, 2018
Rohit Sharma: What should be the strategy today?
Coach: Strategy is very clear.. aisi team baar baar nahi milti.. achhi batting kar aur izzat bacha apni.. #INDvBAN
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) March 14, 2018
#RohitSharma works his way back into form, 89(61) – his 13th t20i fifty.. Had some good fortune. His 5 6s were thrilling, as usual!#Raina's 47(30) was a smashing effort too.. #INDvBAN @ImRo45 @ImRaina
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) March 14, 2018
Rohit Sharma is trying very hard to find his form against Bangladesh to perform on Ireland tour.#INDvBAN
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) March 14, 2018
What a selfless innings by Suresh Raina. Trying to cement his place but still didn’t care for 50👏🏻#INDvBAN
— J𝕏Y (@diehard_msdian) March 14, 2018
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. #IndvBan
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 14, 2018
75 sixes for Rohit Sharma – the most by an Indian batsman in T20Is going past the 74 sixes by Yuvraj Singh!#IndvBan#NidahasTrophy2018
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 14, 2018
Suresh Raina sacrificed his wicket for Rohit's hundred. But paid media won't show it.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 14, 2018
Suresh Raina Missed A Well Deserved Fifty
Good Batting Since His ComeBack
Hopefully He Scores Big In Final
— Prashanth 🇮🇳 (@Paachu90) March 14, 2018
An inspirational innings led by captain @ImRo45 (89 off 61) and well combined by @ImRaina (47 off 30) helps #TeamIndia close with 176/3 on the scoreboard. 👏
🇧🇩 need 177 to win. #BANvIND #NidahasTrophy
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 14, 2018
'Suresh Raina' Fantastic Knock
Rohit Sharma Was Struggling Today But Now He Is In Form For Final . #INDvBAN @ChennaiIPL @ImRaina— Grey Goose (@Og_Manmauji) March 14, 2018
What a delightful sight it was to see @ImRaina & @ImRo45 decimate the bowling attack together. BRILLIANT !! #BANvIND
— Lakky (@lakshuakku) March 14, 2018
Never play for his record @ImRaina 😘@BCCI pic.twitter.com/gtvVYVUrLo
— 💕Honey💕 (@ImVerma3) March 14, 2018
