India open Asia Cup with thumping win

Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Mirpur
After electing to bowl on a green track, Bangladesh struck early through Al-Amin Hossain© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesAfter electing to bowl on a green track, Bangladesh struck early through Al-Amin Hossain
The fast bowler produced a ripper to flatten Dhawan's off stump for 2© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesThe fast bowler produced a ripper to flatten Dhawan's off stump for 2
Mashrafe Mortaza then had Virat Kohli chipping a catch to mid-off, reducing India to 22 for 2 within five overs© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesMashrafe Mortaza then had Virat Kohli chipping a catch to mid-off, reducing India to 22 for 2 within five overs
Rohit Sharma, who was dropped by Shakib at point on 21, went on to raise a half-century off 42 balls© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesRohit Sharma, who was dropped by Shakib at point on 21, went on to raise a half-century off 42 balls
Rohit soon cut loose and led India's surge at the death© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesRohit soon cut loose and led India's surge at the death
He was assisted by Hardik Pandya who slogged his way to 31 off 18 balls. The pair scored 61 in 4.3 overs for the fifth wicket© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesHe was assisted by Hardik Pandya who slogged his way to 31 off 18 balls. The pair scored 61 in 4.3 overs for the fifth wicket
MS Dhoni smacked a six off the last ball as India finished strong at 166© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesMS Dhoni smacked a six off the last ball as India finished strong at 166
Ashish Nehra showed glimpses of his old wizardry, producing sharp swing and extra bounce in the chase. He would later find himself on a hat-trick, ending with figures of 3-23© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesAshish Nehra showed glimpses of his old wizardry, producing sharp swing and extra bounce in the chase. He would later find himself on a hat-trick, ending with figures of 3-23
Jasprit Bumrah complemented Ashish Nehra to jolt Bangladesh by dismissing the openers inside four overs© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesJasprit Bumrah complemented Ashish Nehra to jolt Bangladesh by dismissing the openers inside four overs
The hosts never really recovered, despite a counterattacking 44 from Sabbir Rahman© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesThe hosts never really recovered, despite a counterattacking 44 from Sabbir Rahman
India ultimately won big by 45 runs, sounding a warning to the other teams in the competition as well© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesIndia ultimately won big by 45 runs, sounding a warning to the other teams in the competition as well

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  • Arun on February 25, 2016, 13:05 GMT

    I think Raina and Yuvaraj is a weak link in india's batting order. Hope they will get more practice in coming matches.

  • Sri on February 25, 2016, 11:55 GMT

    As an Indian, felt emotional looking at the dejected Bangladeshi audience when the air-show was going on. I was transported to the nineties when Indian spectators would have the same looks while being carted all over by the Ozzies or Saffers.

  •   Vikash Singh on February 24, 2016, 19:05 GMT

    excellent start in this cup........india........jai ho

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