IND vs BAN Super Four - Match 6 Results

5:55 PM IST Right then, that's all from this game, and this brings an end to the Super Four stage of the 2023 Asia Cup. After nearly three weeks of riveting action, we are down to the final between India and Sri Lanka. A mouthwatering contest awaits us on September 17, with the first ball to be bowled at 3.00 pm IST (9.30 am GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

5:54 PM IST Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh is the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He says that they wanted to give the youngsters a chance and planned that spin would be useful on this pitch. He adds that he wanted to regain his batting form after a poor Asia Cup and says that as the ball gets older it is easier to hit. He adds that the off spinner was very useful and appreciates Tanzim Hasan Sakib who bowled brilliantly and got important wickets. On the World Cup preparation, he says that the team looks good and is confident that they will be a side to fear.

5:51 PM IST Time for the presentations...

5:51 PM IST India's skipper Rohit Sharma says that the changes were because he wanted to give some game time to the youngsters. He says that Axar's batting was brilliant and was brilliant out there even after being hit. He credits the opposition bowlers for bowling good lengths and even Gill's hundred for keeping them in the game. Credits Gill for his game sense and confidence and says that he has clarity for what he has to do out in the middle and that he is there at each practice.

5:50 PM IST Tanzim Hasan Sakib is up for a chat. He says that the wicket of Rohit Sharma is his debut wicket and it felt like a dream. Adds that he focuses on the line and length He says he prepares for longer spells. He mentions that the last ball the yorker was planned and he backed himself. He also says that he is going home after winning against India and on a positive note.

5:49 PM IST Earlier in the game, after Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first, Bangladesh were rocked early as they lost both openers inside the first four overs. They were pegged back even more by the Indian seamers and found themselves struggling at 59-4. Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy then got together and forged a solid recovery with a 101-run stand. Shakib's 80 and Towhid's 54 allowed Bangladesh to get their innings on track. Towards the end, contributions from Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan helped Bangladesh post a competitive total on the board. For India, Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 3 for 65 from his ten overs.