India vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI as it happened: India overpower Bangladesh to salvage pride

Mortaza lifts the trophy, the crowd goes wild so do the players. Brilliant series win for Bangladesh. They would be looking forward to the South African challenge now.

Mortaza: The way we have been playing, we can take a lot of positives from it. Not to forget, we can learn from the mistakes we made today. Mustafizur has been brilliant, he handles the pressure well too. He’s a newcomer and there’s a lot for him to learn. Hopefully, he can keep going like this. We lost too many wickets in the middle. The batsmen got starts but couldn’t get going. We need to keep going like the way we have done, but it’s also important to learn from the mistakes. Hopefully, we can play well against South Africa as well.

Dhoni: If we give our bowlers those extra 10-15 runs, the game is on. Partnerships were the key. At times on slow pitches, it looks like you are behind the target. We have resources in the last 10 overs to get a par-plus total. In the last two years I have hardly batted at 4. If I have, I have only done so after the 30th-35th over. This was my chance to bat. That’s why we have pushed Raina to number 6 so that we have an experienced batsman at 6. This win is good, but we need to make a decision if we want quick bowlers or if we want good bowlers even if they are not quick.

Raina: We played really well as a group. Dhoni and Dhawan had a good partnership. Dhoni took the responsibility. And then me and Binny had a good partnership. Dhawal started off the bowling well, and me and Ashwin followed up on it. We played really well today, that’s the positive we will take from here. Bangladesh played really well, looking forward to coming back here.

Mustafizur Rahman is named the Man of the Series.

Suresh Raina is named the Man of the Match.

The loss ends Bangladesh's home ODI winning streak at 10; the series win against India follows wins against Zimbabwe and Pakistan #BANvIND

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 24, 2015

For a change three one-sided matches have produced an exciting series... #BANvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 24, 2015

That awkward moment when India goes to Bangladesh to win respect instead of matches.

— VB (@i_Psycho) June 24, 2015

Bangladesh has won 5 of the last 7 bilateral ODI series at home (vs West Indies, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Pakistan & India).#INDvBAN

— Dillip Mohanty (@dkmohanty) June 24, 2015

That’s it! India win by 77 runs.

OUT! Quicker and in the blockhole on off, Mustafizur looks to dig but misses and is trapped LBW off Rayudu.

A clinical performance from India. They have salvaged some pride. Dhoni and Dhawan led the way with fifties to help India post a competitive 317. Chasing the target, Bangladesh lost Tamim early but Sarkar then played some lovely shots. Just when he was looking dangerous, Dhawal snapped him. Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals and couldn’t build big partnerships and that brought about his down fall. Raina achieved his career best figures of 8-0-45-3, while Ashwin and Dhawal too bowled well with figures of 10-1-35-2 and 8-0-34-2 respectively.

Ambati Rayudu into the attack now.

After 46 overs, Bangladesh 240/9 (Sunny 14, Mustafizur 9)

A good over for Bangladesh. A couple of boundaries. Both off the pick-up shots to fine leg. One by Mustafizur and one by Sunny. 10 runs off the over.

After 45 overs, Bangladesh 230/9 (Sunny 9, Mustafizur 4)

An eventful over. Mustafizur got caught off a free hit. Else, 6 runs off the over.

Ambati Rayudu into the attack.

After 44 overs, Bangladesh 224/9 (Sunny 7, Rahman 2)

Another successful over from Raina. He got the wicket of Rubel. Mustafizur mistimes his loft straight back for a couple to get off the mark.

OUT! Raina gets his 3rd wicket. Rubel Hossain c Patel b Raina 2 (6b 0x4 0x6)

Full outside off, Rubel gets down for a heave but mistimes it to long on where Akshar makes no mistake. 

Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in.

After 43 overs, Bangladesh 222/8 (Sunny 7, Rubel 2)

Sunny plays out a maiden.

Akshar back into teh attack.

After 42 overs, Bangladesh 222/8 (Sunny 7, Rubel 2)

Just one run off the Ashwin over. Bangladesh going nowhere. 96 needed off 48.

So good to see Bangladesh return to their winning ways.

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) June 24, 2015

After 41 overs, Bangladesh 221/8 (Sunny 6, Rubel 2)

A good mix of fast and slow deliveries in that over. 5 runs off it.

Kulkarni continues.

After 40 overs, Bangladesh 216/8 (Sunny 4, Rubel 0)

Another successful over for Ashwin. This time a wicket maiden.

OUT! Ashwin hits the last nail in the coffin! Nasir Hossain c Rayudu b Ashwin 32 (30b 3×4 0x6)

Hossain charges down the track and looks to heave but gets a leading edge to point where the fielder makes no mistake. He was forced to do something out of the ordinary. 

Rubel Hossain is the enw batsman.

Dhawal continues…

After 38 overs, Bangladesh 2/7 (Nasir 29, Sunny 4)

Another tight over from Ashwin. Just three runs off it.

After 37 overs, Bangladesh 210/7 (Nasir 28, Sunny 2)

Nasir Hossain has to play a blinder from here on for Bangladesh to win this match. Just three runs off the over.  108 needed off 13 overs with three wickets in hand.

Dhawal Kulkarni continues…

After 36 overs, Bangladesh 207/7 (Nasir 27, Sunny 0)

A good over from Ashwin. 5 runs and a wicket off it.

OUT! Ashwin removes Mortaza. Mashrafe Mortaza b Ashwin 0 (9b 0x4 0x6)

Lovely off-spinner’s delivery. Loopy and a tad full outside off, Mortaza charges down the track for a slog sweep but is done in by the flight. He misses. The ball spins in sharply and rattles the timber. 

Arafat Sunny is the new batsman.

Ashwin back into the attack.

After 35 overs, Bangladesh 202/6 (Nasir 23, Mortaza 0)

Another good over from Binny. Mortaza survived a close have as his leading edge fell jsut short of Dhawan at point. Dhawan was caught in two minds and hence was late in reacting. 4 runs off the over.

After 34 overs, Bangladesh 198/6 (Nasir 20, Mortaza 0)

A good tight over from Raina. He’s done a really good job here. Just one run off it. His figures read 6-0-33-2.

Raina continues…

After 33 overs, Bangladesh 197/6 (Nasir 19, Mortaza 0)

Sabbir starts the over well as he cracks one over extra cover for a bounadry and then guides one just wide of Dhoni for consecutive fours. But Binny fights back to remove Sabbir. 9 runs and a wicket off the over.

OUT! Binny has the last laugh. Sabbir Rahman b Binny 43 (38b 6×4 0x6)

After been cracked for consecutive fours, Binny bounces back to castle Sabbir. The partnership was threatening to develop and Sabbir was looking ominous but Binny bowls a very good slower off cutter, Sabbir stays in his crease and loosk to push but is done in by the off spin. He misses and the ball rattles the timber.

Mashrafe Mortaza is the new batsman.

After 32 overs, Bangladesh 188/5 (Sabbir 35, Nasir 18)

This is good stuff from Nasir and Sabbir. Raina drops one short and Sabbir cuts it powerfully through point for a boundary. He then takes a couple through square leg off the last ball to make it 9 runs from the over.

After 31 overs, Bangladesh 179/5 (Sabbir 28, Nasir 17)

Hossain survivesa a close run out call off the last ball of the over. Sabbir pushes it to covers and sets off for a single. Kohli scores a direct hit at the striket’s end but replays show Hossain just about made it. There is a huge roar from the crowd as the Not out message flashes on the screen. Just three runs off the over.

Another bowling change. Binny back on…

After 30 overs, Bangladesh 176/5 (Sabbir 26, Nasir 16)

This partnership is crucial for Bangladesh. Sabbir slices one over backward point for a boundary. Three more singles make it 7 from the over. They are consistently scoring at 7 an over. But they need a big partnership here.

Akshar continues…

After 29 overs, Bangladesh 169/5 (Sabbir 20, Nasir 15)

The erratic Umesh has returned. He was too short and got punished. Nasir pulls the fourth delivery over mid-wicket for a boundary and then upper cuts the next one for consecutive fours. 8 runs off the over.

Umesh back into the attack.

After 28 overs, Bangladesh 161/5 (Sabbir 20, Nasir 7)

The scoreboard is ticking despite the wicket of Shakib. Adter two singles off the first three balls, Akshar drops one short, Nasir punches it through covers for a boundary. Another single makes it 7 from the over. The required rate is 7.13.

After 27 overs, Bangladesh 154/5 (Sabbir 19, Nasir 1)

Raina went for runs in that over but he got the important wicket of Shakib in that over. Sabbir was lucky as he top edged his pull off the first ball but it fell safely towards fine leg for three. Raina then got the wicket of Shakib. Sabbir then punches one through covers off the last ball to make it 9 runs from the over along with the wicket of Shakib.

OUT! Raina gets the big one. Shakib departs! Shakib Al Hasan c Kulkarni b Raina 20 (21b 2×4 0x6) 

A touch full on off and a tad flatter too. Shakib gets down for a slog sweep but gets a top edge high in the air. Dhawal Kulkarni from long on charges forward, dives and takes a brilliant catch. 

Nasir Hossain is the new batsman.

Raina continues…

After 26 overs, Bangladesh 145/4 (Shakib 20, Sabbir 11)

Sabbir flicks one to deep mid-wicket for a couple. He then takes a single. Shakib then gets into the act, he gives himself room and smashes it through covers for a boundary. He then heaves one over mid-wicket for a couple to make it 9 runs off the over.

Akshar continues…

After 25 overs, Bangladesh 136/4 (Shakib 14, Sabbir 8)

Good stuff from Shakib. After three singles from five balls, Shakib caresses it straight back past Raina for a boundary. 7 runs off the over.

Raina continues….

After 24 overs, Bangladesh 129/4 (Shakib 9, Sabbir 6)

Sabbir and Shakib looking to up the ante now. Sabbir gets a boundary off the slog sweep, a boundary after 28 miutes. Shakib then heaves one to deep mid-wicket for a couple to make it 8 runs from the Akshar over.

After 23 overs, Bangladesh 121/4 (Shakib 6, Sabbir 1)

Nice flight, loop and lines. Just three runs off the over from Ashwin.

After 22 overs, Bangladesh 118/4 (Shakib 4, Sabbir 0)

Another very good over from Akshar. Three runs and the wicket of the set Litton in that over.

OUT! Akshar strikes! Litton Das b Patel 34 (50b 3×4 0x6)

Litton was getting into a shell and he departs now. It’s the quicker one that does the trick. Length delivery, the quicker one. It skids off the surface. Litton stays back and looks to defend but is beaten by the pace. The ball flicks his pads and rattles the timber. 

Sabbir Rahman is the new batsman.

Akshar continues.

After 21 overs, Bangladesh 115/3 (Litton 34, Shakib 1)

Another tight over, this time from Ashwin. The spinners need to choke the batsmen for runs and create pressure now.

After 20 overs, Bangladesh 113/3 (Litton 33, Shakib 0)

A very good over from Akshar. He is concentrating on the flatter trajectory as he is not getting any turn. Just one run off it.

After 19 overs, Bangladesh 112/3 (Litton 32, Shakib 0)

A very good over from Raina. Got the wicket of Rahim at a crucial juncture. 2 runs and a wicket off it.

OUT! Raina strikes! Mushfiqur is back in the hut. Mushfiqur Rahim c Dhoni b Raina 24 (30b 0x4 1×6)

Length delivery outside off, spins back in a tad. Rahim rocks back for a cut but it’s too close to his body. He gets a thick outside edge and Dhoni does well to pouch it behind the stumps. 

Shakib Al Hasan is the new batsman.

After 18 overs, Bangladesh 110/2 (Litton 31, Mushfiqur 23)

A good tight over from Akshar. 2 runs off it. He isn’t getting the ball to spin.

Akshar continues….

After 17 overs, Bangladesh 108/2 (Litton 30, Mushfiqur 22)

After four good deliveries that cost three singles, Raina drops one short, Rahim cuts it wide of backward point for a couple. 5 runs off the over.

Suresh Raina into the attack now.

After 16 overs, Bangladesh 103/2 (Litton 28, Mushfiqur 19)

A good over for Bangladesh. Akshar starts off with a loosener first up and Litton pulls it through square leg for a boundary. Three runs off the next five balls make it 7 runs from the over. There is a nice little partnership developing here. The 100 has also come up.

Akshar Patel into the attack now.

After 15 overs, Bangladesh 96/2 (Litton 22, Mushfiqur 18)

Nicely done by Litton and Rahim. Four singles off the over. Not trying to take too many risks against Ashwin.

Ashwin continues…

After 14 overs, Bangladesh 92/2 (Litton 20, Mushfiqur 16)

Umesh again leaking runs but he was unlucky in that over. He drops one short, Litton looks to pull but gets a top edge to third man for a streaky boundary. Two singles off the next two balls make it 7 runs off the over. Litton is looking to be aggressive now.

After 13 overs, Bangladesh 85/2 (Litton 15, Mushfiqur 14)

This is good stuff from Bangladesh. They are looking to unsettle Ashwin. Rahim charges down the track second ball and launches it over long on for a six. Three singles off the next four balls make it 9 runs off the over.

After 12 overs, Bangladesh 76/2 (Litton 14, Mushfiqur 6)

A much much better over from Umesh. He finally got his lines right. There is a big appeal for an LBW as he bowls an inswinger to Litton but the umpire says no. Looked like there was an inside edge. 4 runs off the over.

Well, well, Dhoni brings back Umesh in palce of Dhawal who had takes a wicket in his last over.

After 11 overs, Bangladesh 72/2 (Litton 13, Mushfiqur 3)

Litton trying to unsettle Ashwin with sweeps but he was lucky. On both occasions he got a top edge and it fell safe. The first one went to long leg for a single and next one went fine to fine leg for a boundary. 7 runs off the over.

After 10 overs, Bangladesh 65/1 (Litton 7, Mushfiqur 2)

A sucessful over for India. Dhawal got the wicket of Sarkar. Mushfiqur, however, got off the mark with a solid shot through covers for a couple. Bangladesh need a big partnership now. Four runs and a wicket off it.

Soumya Sarkar is an excellent prospect for B'desh. Highlight of his batting is the balance. Best when he stays inside the crease!

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 24, 2015

OUT! The slower one does the trick! Dhawal gets the dangerous Sarkar! Soumya Sarkar c Ashwin b Kulkarni 40 (34b 5×4 2×6) 

Length delivery from round the wicket, it’s the slower one. Sarkar charges down the track and look to go over the top but is done in by the change of pace. He gets the bottom of the bat and spoons it straight into the hands of mid on. Sarkar was looking ominous. A timely breakthrough for India.

Mushfiqur Rahim is the new batsman.

Soumya Sarkar (44.18*) is the only Bangladeshi batsman in ODIs with a 40+ batting average, among batsmen with 5 or more innings#BanvInd

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 24, 2015

After 9 overs, Bangladesh 61/1 (Sarkar 40, Litton 5)

A very good first over from Ashwin. He got good turn and was able to bamboozle the batsmen on a couple of occasions. Litton charged down the track for a wild swing off the last ball but mistimed it to deep square leg for just a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin into the attack now.

After 8 overs, Bangladesh 59/1 (Sarkar 39, Litton 4)

A good tight over from Dhawal. Showing Umesh how it’s done after a wayward expensive last over. Dhawal bowled good lines and lengths and was disciplined.

What Mustafizur has learnt in just three matches, Umesh has not learnt in 50 matches....bowling to your field. Always wayward!#BanvInd

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) June 24, 2015

After 7 overs, Bangladesh 56/1 (Sarkar 38, Litton 2)

Poor, poor first over from Umesh. Drifts one onto the pads, Sarkar flicks it to fine leg for a boundary. He then bowls a horror bouncer and it flies over the batsman and the keeper for five wides. Sarkar then drives it on the up through point for a boundary. Another delivery on the pads and Sarkar flicks it to fine leg for a single. 14 runs off the over.

Umesh Yadav into the attack…..

After 6 overs, Bangladesh 42/1 (Sarkar 29, Litton 2)

After four good balls, Kulkarni drops the fifth short, Sarkar pulls it over deep square leg for a six. He then takes a single to end the over. 8 runs off the over.

After 5 overs, Bangladesh 34/1 (Sarkar 22, Litton 2)

Sarkar is playing some lovely shots. He at first lofts it over mid off for a boundary and then follows up with a stand and deliver cut shot through point. Binny then bowls it full and angling in, Sarkar looks to defend but misses. A huge appeal for an LBW is turned down by the umpire. Looked like missing leg. Binny then misses his lines and bowls three wides in a row. He looked a bit irritated in that over.  13 runs off the over.

After 4 overs, Bangladesh 21/1 (Sarkar 13, Litton 1)

A good tight over from Dhawal. He concentrated on bowling short and got good tennis ball bounce. Just three runs off the over.

After 3 overs, Bangladesh 18/1 (Sarkar 12, Litton 0)

Sarkar taking the aggressive route. He lofts the first one nonclalantly over long on for a six and then lofts the next one over extra cover. Binny hits back to bowl four dot balls. 10 runs off the over.

After 2 overs, Bangladesh 8/1 (Sarkar 2, Litton 0)

Tamim was looking aggressive he has cut one over gully for a boundary but Dhawal hit back to take his wicket in the over. 6 runs and the wicket of Tamim off the over. A good start for India.

OUT! Kulkarni strikes early. Tamim might be unlucky! Tamim Iqbal lbw b Kulkarni 5 (8b 1×4 0x6)

Good length delivery from round the wicket, angling in. Tamim goes back and looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pads. They all go up in an LBW appeal and the umpire lifts the finger. The umpire checks for a front foot no ball but it’s just about fine. It hit him high one feels and that’s why he was unlucky.

Litton Das is the new batsman.

After 1 over, Bangladesh 2/0 (Tamim 1, Sarkar 1)

Sarkar gets a lifeline in that over. He chips one back to Binny who doesn’t manage to hold on to it. Binny got some swing in that over. Two runs off it.

Right! Bangladesh openers – Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar have made their way out to the middle. Stuart Binny will start off proceedings for India.

With India scoring 300+ @msdhoni has left Punter behind as he become captain under whom team scored 300+ score on 39th occasion. #INDvBAN

— Abhishek Shekhawat (@abhi07cricket) June 24, 2015

Most teams would take this score. If Bangladesh get these, they would have batted very well.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 24, 2015

Mustafizur Rahman 13 wicket in this series - the most by any bowler in a three-match ODI series in history. #BANvIND

— Cricket Records (@cricinfo_record) June 24, 2015

India post 317/6 

A good finish for India. After a couple, Akshar launches the second one into the deep mid-wicket stands. Binny then heaves a full toss to wide long on for a couple. Rubel bounces back hard to concede just three runs off the last four balls. India scored 50/2 in the last five overs.

The last time India made 300+ in Bangladesh - on 18 March 2012, 330/4 chasing Pakistan's 329/6 also at Mirpur.#BanvInd

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 24, 2015

After 49 overs, India 298/5 ( Binny 15, Akshar 1)

A successful over for Bangladesh but Mustafizur was unlucky to concede a four. He took the wicket of Raina and then Binny went for a slash but got an outside edge wide of short third man for a streaky boundary.  8 runs and a wicket off the over. Mustafizur is done for the series.

OUT! Sound of the timber. 13th wicket of the series for Mustafizur. SK Raina b Mustafizur Rahman 38 (21b 3×4 2×6)

It’s that off cutter again. Raina stays in his crease and goes for a wild swing across the line but misses it completely. The ball rattles the timber. 

Akshar Patel is the new batsman.

After 48 overs, India 298/5 ( Raina 36, Binny 10)

Good stuff from Raina. He picks up the slower one and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a six. He then cuts it powerfully to deep point and some good runnings earns him a couple. Raina then plays the shot of the day, he backs away a touch, Mortaza bowls a yorker, Raina just guides it wide of short third man for a boundary. 14 runs off the over.

After 47 overs, India 284/5 ( Raina 23, Binny 9)

A good over for India but Mustafizur was unlucky. Mustafizur beats Binny with a vicious cutter off the first ball. Raina then releases some pressure and he heaves one just over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. Binny then goes for a wild swing but gets an outside edge just wide of the short third man fielder for a streaky boundary. 12 runs off the over.

Mustafizur continues.

After 46 overs, India 272/5 ( Raina 18, Binny 2)

A very good over from Mortaza. Five runs and a wicket off it. India need to up the ante now.

OUT! The slower delivery does the trick for Mortaza. Dhoni departs!  Dhoni c Mustafizur Rahman b Mashrafe Mortaza 69 (77b 6×4 1×6) 

Full on middle and leg, Dhoni looks to flick but is done in by the change of pace, Mustafizur at deep mid-wicket moves forward and takes a brilliant low catch diving forward. A very good innings ends. A BIG, BIG WICKET at a crucial juncture. 

Stuart Binny is the new batsman.

After 45 overs, India 267/4 (Dhoni 69, Raina 15)

Raina has started off aggressively. After just two runs off the first four balls, Rubel delivers a high full toss, Raina launches it over deep mid-wicket for a six. Rubel cleverly bowls the next one slower, Raina again goes for the hoick but mistimes it over mid on for three. 11 off the over.

After 44 overs, India 256/3 (Dhoni 68, Raina 5)

A mixed over for India. Dhoni smashes the first one through mid off for a bondary. Mortaza then gets the wicket of Rayudu but Raina starts off well and lofts one over extra cover for a boundary. 10 runs off the over.

If Ambati Rayudu is hauled up for his gesture after that shocker of a decision, I'd expect the ICC to sack to Match Ref Andy Pycroft!

— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) June 24, 2015

OUT! Rayudu is unlucky! A Rayudu c Litton Das b Mashrafe Mortaza 44 (49b 3×4 0x6) 

Rayudu shuffles way across, Mortaza bowls a slower length delivery on middle and leg, Rayudu goes for a paddle lap but misses it, the ball hits his thigh pad on it’s way to the keeper. The umpire lifts the finger on the appeal. Rayudu is shocked and keeps staring the umpire as he walks off. Dhoni too is unhappy with the decision and has a stare at the umpire. 

Suresh Raina is the new batsman.

Mortaza continues….

After 43 overs, India 246/3 (Dhoni 63, Rayudu 44)

A brilliant over from Mustafizur. Just four singles off it. He bowled a lovely cutter off the last ball and Dhoni got an edge but he did well to play it with soft hands and kept it down.

Mustafizur….

Dhoni down on the field with cramp. The physio attending to him. @cricketnext

— Subhasish Dutta (@SubhasishDutta_) June 24, 2015

Three Bangladeshis running after that, as if Rayudu just hurled some biryani in the air.#INDvBAN

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) June 24, 2015

After 42 overs, India 242/3 (Dhoni 61, Rayudu 42)

It’s really humid out in the middle and Dhoni is badly cramping. But Rayudu has picked up a bit of pace. He lofts one over extra cover for a couple and then pulls a slower one behind square leg for a boundary. He then pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. 10 runs off the over.

It’s gone gloomy……

After 41 overs, India 232/3 (Dhoni 59, Rayudu 34)

Rayudu gets a lifeline in that over. He jumps down the track and smacks it straight back but it’s traveling too fast and Sunny doesn’t manage to hang on to it. 5 runs off the over.

After 40 overs, India 227/3 (Dhoni 57, Rayudu 32)

Rubel has struggled throughout the day and hasn’t got his lines right at all. Dhoni turns it to the leg side for a couple and then thumps it through mid off for a boundary. He takes a single to make it 7 runs off the over. Good calculated cricket from Dhoni but India need more than this.

Rubel continues…

After 39 overs, India 220/3 (Dhoni 50, Rayudu 32)

Both the batsmen using their feet pretty well in that over. Dhoni got to his fifty. 6 runs off the over. I think one of the two at the crease will be looking to attack now with 11 overs remaining.

FIFTY for Dhoni! 

A crucial innings so far for the captain. He’s showed the other batsmen how to play Mustafizur. 50 off 58 balls with four fours and one six.

MS Dhoni has become the 60th player in ODI history to reach 1000+ runs at 4th position - his batting ave 71.78* is best among those #BANvIND

— Cricket Records (@cricinfo_record) June 24, 2015

Sunny back into the attack..

After 38 overs, India 214/3 (Dhoni 48, Rayudu 28)

Good over for India. Dhoni charges and thumps the first one through extra cover for a boundary. He then takes a couple through the leg side and then a single. Rayudu then cuts one powerfully to point where the fielder makes a good diving stop and saves a couple. A single off the last ball makes it 10 from the over.

Rubel Hossain continues…

India may have found a new no 4, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Not only is he playing well at no 4 but showing others how to play Mustafizur.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 24, 2015

Just 28 runs in the Batting Powerplay, but more importantly, no wickets lost.

After 37 overs, India 204/3 (Dhoni 41, Rayudu 25)

Another good over from Mustafizur. Rayudu pulls one through mid-wicket for a couple. Mustafizur then comes from round the wicket and beats Rayudu with that lovely cutter. He bowls another couple of probing deliveries to end the over. Just two runs off it.

Mustafizur continues….

After 36 overs, India 202/3 (Dhoni 41, Rayudu 23)

Another very good over from Shakib. Just four runs off it. Dhoni tried to use his feet but Shakib used good variations to cramp him for room or hurry him up.

Never thought I'd see the day when Dhoni gave the strike to Rayudu#Overjoyed #INDvBAN

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) June 24, 2015

Shakib continues…

After 35 overs, India 198/3 (Dhoni 39, Rayudu 21)

Ambati Rayudu nearly gets sucked into that slower cutter from Mustafizur. He gets a leading edge and it falls to the vacant mid off region. Dhoni, meanwhile, is doing the right thing by waiting on the back foot to counter Mustafizur’s cutters. 6 singles off the over. They are cautious against the 19-year-old left arm pacer.

India should be looking at 300 from here. Challenge will be to counter Mustafizur's lethal 2nd spell

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 24, 2015

Mustafizur back on…

After 34 overs, India 192/3 (Dhoni 36, Rayudu 18)

Another 8-run over. This time the bowler was unlucky as Dhoni missed his drive, the ball kept low and the keeper too missed it for four byes. Four more singles made it 8 runs from the over.

Shakib continues..

After 33 overs, India 184/3 (Dhoni 34, Rayudu 16)

Rayudu gets down and sweeps it over short fine leg for a boundary. Four more singles make it 8 runs off the over. Good stuff. A decent over without taking many risks.

India 184/3. Just 16 runs away from a moral victory.

— Atulya Mahajan (@amreekandesi) June 24, 2015

Shikhar Dhawan in #BanvsInd so far:
Runs: 158 (Highest)
4s: 20 (Highest)
2 fifties, SR 92.39
vs Mustafizur: Balls-31, Runs-28, Wickets-0

— Shirin S (@ShirinSadikot) June 24, 2015

Sunny back into the attack…

Right – India have taken the Batting Powerplay early!

After 32 overs, India 176/3 (Dhoni 32, Rayudu 10)

Both Dhoni and Rayudu dealing in singles. 4 runs off the over. They would be looking to play cautiously till the start of the Batting Powerplay and then take their chances.

Shakib continues.

After 31 overs, India 172/3 (Dhoni 30, Rayudu 8)

Good over from Mortaza. He is mixing it up really well. Rayudu got impatient and looked to go over the top but mistimed it just short of the mid on fielder. Dhoni had a word with him after the shot. Five runs off the over.

Mortaza continues.

After 30 overs, India 167/3 (Dhoni 28, Rayudu 5)

A very good over from Shakib. Just one run off it.

After 29 overs, India 166/3 (Dhoni 27, Rayudu 5)

Rayudu releases some pressure. Thumps a cut through point for a boundary off the second ball but Mortaza bounces back well to bowl four dot balls. 5 runs off the over.

Mortaza continues…

After 28 overs, India 161/3 (Dhoni 26, Rayudu 1)

Good tight bowling. Just two singles off the over. These two have to rebuild again. India’s problem has been lack of partnerships and that has hampered them throughout the series.

Shakib continues…

After 27 overs, India 158/3 (Dhoni 24, Rayudu 0)

A successful over for Bangladesh. Dhawan had just played a lovely straight drive for a boundary but he departed the next ball. A timely wicket for Bangladesh. 6 runs and a wicket off it.

OUT! Mortaza removes the set Dhawan. S Dhawan c Nasir Hossain b Mashrafe Mortaza 75 (73b 10×4 0x6) 

The slower one does the trick. Good length delivery outside off, it’s a slower one. Dhawan waits and waits and then pulls but straight into the hands of the short mid-wicket fielder. Dhawan was looking good but once again, he doesn’t convert his start. 

Ambati Rayudu is the new batsman.

After 26 overs, India 152/2 (Dhawan 70, Dhoni 23)

Dhawan is doing a good job of ticking the scoreboard. He punches one through cover point for a boundary and takes a couple of singles. Dhoni too chips in with one single to make it 7 runs from the over.

After 25 overs, India 145/2 (Dhawan 64, Dhoni 22)

Rubel has been off color today and hasn’t got his lengths right. He delivers a half volley first up and Dhawan drives it crisply wide of mid off for a boundary. He then bowls the fifth one short, Dhoni smacks a pull through mid-wicket for a powerful boundary. 9 runs off the over.

Rubel back into the attack…

After 24 overs, India 136/2 (Dhawan 59, Dhoni 18)

Dhoni has started off aggressively. He just whips one through mid-wicket for a boundary and then flicks one through the same region for three. Dhawan, meanwhile, is playing sensibly and dealing in singles. 8 runs off the over.

After 23 overs, India 127/2 (Dhawan 57, Dhoni 11)

An eventful over. Dhoni looked aggressive. He mishit one of his heaves through deep mid-wicket for a boundary and then smashed one charging downt he track over deep mid-wicket for a six. Nasir then bowls a straighter one and beats Dhoni, Litton whips the bails off and there is an appeal for a stumping but replays show, Dhoni was safe. 11 runs off the over.

MS Dhoni at #4 in ODIs
19 inns
957 runs
ave 68.35
100s: 1
50s: 9#banvind

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 24, 2015

After 22 overs, India 116/2 (Dhawan 56, Dhoni 1)

Shakib follows up a brilliant first over with a maiden. Good variations in that over. He bowled an arm ball too. Dhoni has started off pretty cautiously.

After 21 overs, India 116/2 (Dhawan 56, Dhoni 1)

Just two runs off the Hossain over. While Shakib is giving it good flight. Hossain is ripping it through at a good pace. These two need to build a decent partnership now.

Nasir Hossain continues…

After last game MS told me it's time he bats at 4 regularly & have Raina as finisher until they find someone else. So here he is! #BanvsInd

— Shirin S (@ShirinSadikot) June 24, 2015

Shakib Al Hasan needs two more wickets to become the second Bangladesh bowler to take 200 ODI wickets. #BANvIND

— Nikhil Mane 🏏🇦🇺 (@nikhiltait) June 24, 2015

After 20 overs, India 114/2 (Dhawan 55, Dhoni 0)

A good first over from Shakib. In fact a brilliant one. Just one run and the wicket off it.

OUT! Kohli flops again! V Kohli b Shakib Al Hasan 25 (35b 1×4 0x6)

Shakib gets the big one. Nicely flighted from Shakib, it’s full on middle, Kohli gets down for a slog sweep but is done in by the flight. He misses and the stumps get rattled. Ten innings without a fifty plus score for Kohli.

MS Dhoni is the new batsman.

Shakib Al Hasan is brought into the attack.

After 19 overs, India 113/1 (Dhawan 54, Kohli 25)

Hossain has done a good job so far. Just two singles in that over. His figures read – 4-0-14-0.

Nasir Hossain continues.

FIFTY for Dhawan!

A really patient but smart innings. He waited and waited, he wasn’t getting much strike but he looked solid and played some glorious shots. Seven fours in his innings so far.

After 18 overs, India 111/1 (Dhawan 53, Kohli 24)

The 100 is up and the 50-run stand too. After three singles off the first three balls, Kohli cuts one to backwardpoint where a misfield allows them three. Dhawan then drives one crisply through point for a boundary. He then brings up his 50 wit a powerful sweep behind square leg for the second boundary of the over. 14 runs off the over, a good one for India.

After 17 overs, India 97/1 (Dhawan 43, Kohli 20)

Kohli finaly gets going. After just one run off the first five deliveries, Kohli charges down the track and whips it viciously over mid-wicket for a boundary. These two must make sure they don’t get bogged down.

Nasir Hossain continues….

After 16 overs, India 91/1 (Dhawan 42, Kohli 15)

Good tight over from Sunny. Just two singles off it. This is the period where India tend to lose the nitiative after decent starts. These two need to build a big partnership now.

Sunny back into the attack….

Only the fifth fifty-plus stand for India in the series. Highest is 96. Tells a story. #BANvIND

— Jamie Alter 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie) June 24, 2015

Rohit Sharma in series #BANvIND
1st Rohit c Mortaza b Rahman 63(68)
2nd Rohit c Sabbir b Rahman 0(2)
3rd Rohit c Das b Rahman 29(29)

— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) June 24, 2015

There you go A mandatory 'Dhawan dropped' of the match #BANvIND

— Jigar Mehta (@jigsactin) June 24, 2015

After 15 overs, India 89/1 (Dhawan 41, Kohli 14)

Dhawan gets a lifeline in the over. He looks to reverse paddle, but the keeper reads it well and is quick to move to his right, Dhawan gets it off the face of the bat but Litton doesn’t hold on to that tough chance. That would have been a brilliant catch. Another good over from Nasir Hossain – 3 runs off it and he could have had a wicket too.

After 14 overs, India 86/1 (Dhawan 39, Kohli 13)

A decent over for India. Dhawan has looked pretty calm in the middle. He has played some lovely shots too. After a couple from Kohli, he drives one wide of mid off and it races away for a boundary. 8 runs off the over.

50 runs on this tour for Virat Kohli.

— Abhay Gupta (@Abhay00) June 24, 2015

Rubel continues.

After 13 overs, India 78/1 (Dhawan 34, Kohli 10)

A good first over from Hossain. He concentrated on that flat trajectory and gave away just three singles. He was the one who removed Kohli in the last match.

Nasir Hossain into the attack now.

Good to see @imVkohli going up to Rubel and asking him about the blow on the chest. #Sportsmanship @cricketnext

— Subhasish Dutta (@SubhasishDutta_) June 24, 2015

After 12 overs, India 75/1 (Dhawan 33, Kohli 8)

Rubel concentrating on bowling short in that over and was a bit wayward. He fires in one wide outside leg and Dhawan pulled it to fine leg for a boundary. Kohli then thumped the last one straight back, Rubel did well to block it but in process ended up getting hurt. 7 runs off the over. These wto haven’t got bogged down and the scoreboard is kept ticking.

After 11 overs, India 67/1 (Dhawan 28, Kohli 6)

A decent over from Mortaza. Bangladesh’s ground fielding has been really good so far. Dhawan guides one to third man and the fielder – Nasir Hossain – puts in a desperate dive to save two runs. 6 runs off the over. Kohli, meawhile, has looked calm out in the middle.

Mortaza back into the attack…

After 10 overs, India 61/1 (Dhawan 25, Kohli 4)

Dhawan looking solid. He clipped the first one through square leg for a couple and then turned away a full toss to mid-wicket for another couple. he then punched a short one through cover-point for a boundary. Rubel missed his lengths in that over and got punished. 8 runs off it.

After 9 overs, India 53/1 (Dhawan 13, Kohli 4)

Dhawan hasn’t had much strike but he’s looked solid off the few balls that he’s faced. He punches one through covers for a boundary. He then completes a quick single and earns his team some more runs as the overthrows run away to the fence. A good over for India, 10 runs from it.

Mustafizur continues.

After 8 overs, India 43/1 (Dhawan 8, Kohli 3)

A good first over from Rubel. Kohli got off the mark with a couple wide of third man. Rubel got some awy movement and generated decent pace.

Ah! Kohli comes to the crease and Mortaa straightaway brings Rubel Hossain into the attack.

After 7 overs, India 39/1 (Dhawan 8, Kohli 0)

A successful over for Bangladesh. After three good deliveries, Mustafizur drifts one wide and Rohit cuts it powerfully through point for a boundary. Mustafizur then bowls a probing delivery in the corridor of uncertainty and Rohit leaves it. Mustafirzur then strikes off the last ball to send back Rohit. 5 runs and a wicket off the over.