India thrash Bangladesh in Asia Cup opening match
AFP
24 February, 2016, 23:07
Update: 24 February, 2016, 23:07
Indian cricketer Ashish Nehra celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Mithun during a Twenty20 cricket match between India and Bangladesh for the Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on 24 February 2016. Photo: AFP
Dhaka, Bangladesh: India made a flying start to their Asia Cup Twenty20 campaign as they beat Bangladesh by 45 runs in the opening match of the tournament in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma scored 83 off 55 balls as India made 166-6 before experienced left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra claimed 3-23 to help the side restrict Bangladesh to 121-7.