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Black Caps and India set for epic clash

05:32 am on 20 October 2023

Virat Kohli hammered a century in a dominant win over Bangladesh. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

New Zealand and India remain the only unbeaten teams at the Cricket World Cup after the hosts produced a clinical seven-wicket win against Bangladesh.

However, one country will have a loss on its record after Sunday, when the two teams meet in Dharamsala.

Virat Kohli smashed a century as India cruised to their fourth consecutive victory of the tournament.

Bangladesh had to conjure up something extraordinary to upset an India team, who went into the match with a hat-trick of wins, and the task became even harder in the absence of skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who sat out with a left quad injury.

Electing to bat, Bangladesh could not capitalise on the 93-run opening stand from Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan and made 256-8 on a batting deck at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

It was a dominant bowling effort by India, considering they were one bowler short from early in the match after Hardik Pandya twisted his ankle in his first over.

Skipper Rohit Sharma led India's rapid reply and Virat Kohli ended with an unbeaten 103, hitting a six to reach his hundred and secure India's win with 51 balls to spare.

-REUTERS