Shubman Gill introduced his arrival within the Cricket World Cup 2023 because the teen slammed a gritty fifty for the Indian cricket crew through the match towards Bangladesh on Thursday. Gill missed the primary two matches of the match towards Australia and Afghanistan as a consequence of sickness as he was reportedly affected by dengue and on his return towards Pakistan, he did not set the stage on hearth as he misplaced his wicket cheaply. However, towards Bangladesh, he regarded in positive contact as he dominated proceedings towards the Bangladesh bowlers and ended up scoring 53 off 55 deliveries. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar‘s daughter Sara Tendulkar was in attendance on the MCA Stadium in Pune through the match and her celebrations following Gill’s half-century have gone viral on social media.

Sara Tendulkar appreciated Shubhman Gill half century #INDvsBAN

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India received the match by seven wickets as Virat Kohli scored his forty eighth ODI ton. Earlier, as has been the case with every of India’s opponents within the World Cup thus far, scoring runs towards arguably one of the best bowling assault within the competitors proved a giant ask for Bangladesh too, who managed a modest 256/8 on a batting-friendly floor in Pune on Thursday.

Sara Tendulkar clapping after Shubman Gill’s two sixes. pic.twitter.com/cGKHDUyyX4

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In truth, Bangladesh squandered a terrific begin which had them positioned formidably at 90 for no loss after 14 overs, however India’s bowling as soon as once more got here to fore on a featherbed right here, regardless of the hosts missing all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who hobbled off the sector having twisted his ankle.

Sara Tendulkar cheering Shubman Gill’s boundary. pic.twitter.com/kg8Ed8Gqp7

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India misplaced Pandya as early as within the ninth over, when he tried to cease a straight drive off Litton Das‘ bat together with his proper foot and fell on the bottom. Pandya acquired preliminary remedy on the sector however as he started shifting to his bowling mark, it turned clear he wouldn’t proceed and left the sector subsequently.

The BCCI knowledgeable later that Pandya had been taken for scans, and former England captain Nasser Hussain mentioned on air he could be out there to bat within the second innings, however an official affirmation on that was awaited.

With all choices at his perusal, the truth that Rohit Sharma selected Virat Kohli to finish the injured Pandya’s over — with India nonetheless seeking first breakthrough — confirmed how assured India are with their bowling assault is on this competitors.

Kuldeep Yadav supplied the primary breakthrough and Ravindra Jadeja the second, because it was India all the best way with Bangladesh going at underneath 5 runs per over after a sturdy starting.

In truth, Jadeja’s was the standout efficiency with the all-rounder producing a measly 10-0-38-2 and an excellent diving catch to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim.

But the preliminary exchanges belonged to the younger Tanzid Hasan, who struck a stunning maiden fifty scoring 51 off 43 balls (5x4s, 3x6s). Litton Das made 82-ball 66 (7x4s), whereas Rahim’s 38 and a late cost from Mahmudullah (46, 36 balls, 3x4s, 3x6s) introduced the Tigers their runs.

With no help from the floor, the duty to make early inroads with the brand new ball appeared difficult despite the fact that Jasprit Bumrah (2/41) discovered some motion within the air.

After a watchful begin Das took on Mohammed Siraj (2/60) within the sixth over, hitting two fours to get a transfer on and Tanzid pulled Bumrah over positive leg for the primary six of the innings within the subsequent.

The Bangladesh openers instantly pressed on the scoring charge as 53 runs got here off the final 5 overs within the powerplay.

(With PTI inputs)