• India registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 17th match of ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Virat Kohli was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his sensational match-winning ton.

World Cup 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Virat Kohli’s ton help India register a decent win over Bangladesh and maintain their winning streak
Virat Kohli's ton help India register a convincing win over Bangladesh (Image Source: Twitter)

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The 17th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 featured a thrilling encounter between India and Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The Men in Blue emerged victorious in the clash and maintained their winning streak in the ongoing tournament. The match was marked by India’s sheer dominance in all the departments.

Bangladesh’s decent start and Indian bowler’s comeback

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh put up a respectable total of 256/8 in their 50 overs. Key contributions came from Litton Das, who scored 66 runs off 82 balls, and the aggressive Tanzid Hasan, who made 51 runs off 43 balls. Mahmudullah‘s quickfire 46 runs off 36 balls, and Mushfiqur Rahim‘s 38 off 46 helped further bolster the innings.

India’s bowlers fought back well and put up a commendable performance despite a decent start from opposition batters, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja claiming two wickets each.

Virat Kohli’s sensational ton guides India to victory

In reply, India showcased a dominant batting display. Virat Kohli was the star of the show and scored a magnificent century with 103 runs off 97 balls, which included six fours and four sixes. He received valuable support from opener Shubman Gill, who contributed 53 runs, and KL Rahul, who added 34. With only three wickets down, India comfortably reached the target with 8.3 overs to spare, sealing the victory.

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Player of the Match and India’s next challenge

Virat’s remarkable century earned him the well-deserved “Player of the Match” award as India registered their fourth consecutive win in the tournament. The hosts will now next face New Zealand at Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22. Notably, the Blackcaps are also undefeated in the showpiece event so far.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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