India in Bangladesh

First One-Day International

Bangladesh v India, 2007

Apr 19, 2008: Wisden's match report for the first ODI between Bangladesh and India, 2007

Bangladesh v India, 1st ODI, Mirpur

'It will be difficult to beat us now'

May 10, 2007: Ravi Shastri says India will be much tougher to beat through the rest of the series after their five-wicket win at Mirpur

Bangladesh v India, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Sloppiness taints India win

May 10, 2007: Though India beat Bangladesh, the win was marred by sloppiness in the field, in sapping conditions. It is a series being played at the wrong time, in the wrong place, argues Sidharth Monga

Bangaldesh v India, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Dhoni won it on a leg, a prayer and a partner

May 10, 2007: Dhoni and Karthik played sensible cricket, avoiding the big shots and toughing it out in relentless weather and against physical pain

Bangladesh v India, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Doing it in singles

May 10, 2007: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik added 107 for the sixth wicket, of which 52 runs came in singles

Bangladesh v India, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Dhoni and Karthik steer India home

May 10, 2007: Mahendra Singh Dhoni hamstrung and limping on one good leg for the best part of an innings of 91, helped India to a most unconvincing win

India in Bangladesh 2007

After the straight talk, spin could win

May 9, 2007: The Mirpur wicket is dry and could grip, making Bangladesh's spin trio a crucial factor in Thursday's match