In the ICC Champions Trophy, India beat Bangladesh by nine wickets at Edgbaston in Birmingham to set up a title clash with arch-rivals Pakistan. Chasing Bangladesh's 265 run target, India, riding on Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 123 and skipper Virat Kohli's 96 of 78 balls, met the target with 59 balls to spare. Shikhar Dhawan also contributed 46 off 34 balls before getting dismissed by Mashrafe Mortaza. Earlier, sent into bat, Bangladesh put on a fighting total of 264 on board losing 7 wickets in its maiden semifinal appearance in the tournament. Tamim Iqbal (70) and Mushfiqur Rahim (61) put on a magnificent 123-run stand for the third wicket to give Bangladesh a cemented start. later Indian bowlers tightened the screws and restricted the lions at 264 runs. Rohit Sharma was adjourned Man of the Match. Virat Kohli became the quickest player to touch the 8000-run mark in the One Day International.Now, India will face Pakistan in the final on Sunday. This will be India's fourth final appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy.
News On AIR | June 15, 2017 11:01 PM
ICC Champions Trophy: India beats Bangladesh by 9 wickets<br/>