Rohit and Sundar carry India into final
Rohit Sharma's 102-run second-wicket partnership with Suresh Raina lifted India to 176, a score that proved 17 runs beyond Bangladesh, despite another fifty from Mushfiqur Rahim
14/03Result
5th Match (N), Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series at Colombo, Mar 14 2018
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![India]( "India")
176/3 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
159/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
14/03Result
5th Match (N), Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series at Colombo, Mar 14 2018
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![India]( "India")
176/3 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
159/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Washington Sundar emerging as tournament's MVP
The 18-year old India spinner has taken the most wickets in the Nidahas Trophy, and also has the best economy rate despite bowling the bulk of his overs in the Powerplay
Mahmudullah rues expensive death-over bowling
Bangladesh's bowlers started well, but were unable to prevent India from plundering 105 runs in the last ten overs
'Want to create Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket' - Mahmudullah
The stand-in captain admits his team does not have power-hitters, but they can compensate by taking calculated risks against vulnerable bowlers
Preview
Bangladesh, India look to build on recent gains
Rain is forecast in Colombo, and the teams must prepare themselves for what could be a stop-start contest