In Group 1 of the Super Eight at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, India secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh, prevailing by a margin of 50 runs. The match took place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, where Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first.

India capitalized on the opportunity to bat first, setting a formidable target. Hardik Pandya played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten fifty, which contributed significantly to India posting the highest score seen at this edition of the tournament. In response, Bangladesh faced a tough challenge during their chase, with Kuldeep Yadav’s three-wicket haul limiting their ability to mount a serious threat.

Having topped Group A in the preliminary phase of the competition, India began their Super Eight campaign on a strong note, previously defeating Afghanistan by 47 runs. For Bangladesh, who finished as runners-up in Group C behind South Africa, this defeat marked a setback following their earlier loss to Australia by 28 runs in the first match of this stage.

Looking ahead in Group 1, Australia leads on net run rate and will face Afghanistan next before concluding their Super Eight fixtures against India. Should Australia triumph over Afghanistan in their upcoming clash, both India and Australia will secure spots in the semifinals of the tournament, setting the stage for further thrilling encounters in the days ahead.