
In the 17th match of the Cricket World Cup, India and Bangladesh faced off in an exciting Virat performance. Bangladesh aimed to surprise everyone, while India sought their fourth consecutive win to stay at the top of the standings.
The stage was set for an epic battle.Bangladesh won the toss, and they decided to bat first. Their opening batsmen started well, building a strong partnership of 93 runs before they lost their first wicket. Tanzamul Hasan scored an impressive 51 runs, but he was dismissed by Kuldeep. N Shanto, Bangladesh’s captain for this match, joined in, but his innings was cut short when he was declared out leg before wicket off Jadeja’s bowling. Litton Das kept accumulating runs and managed 66 from 82 balls.
Despite losing wickets, Bangladesh reached a competitive total of 256 runs, thanks to Mahmudullah’s 46 runs from 36 balls. India’s bowlers, including Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja, took two wickets each.
India started their chase with openers Rohit and Gill, who built an 88-run partnership. Rohit Sharma was the first to be dismissed, just two runs short of his fifty, scoring 48 runs. Shubman Gill continued to anchor the innings, making 53 runs before being caught at the boundary by Mahmudullah. Shreyas Iyer followed, but then Virat Kohli and KL Rahul ensured no more wickets fell. In a significant moment, Virat Kohli scored his first century in a World Cup while chasing, finishing unbeaten with 103 runs from 97 balls. He sealed the victory with a six.
The Bangladeshi bowlers tried their best, but India’s batsmen were too strong. Virat Kohli was declared the Player of the Match, and his century marked his 48th in One Day Internationals, just one short of Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
This match showcased the passion and skill of cricket at the highest level. Bangladesh fought hard to set a challenging target, but India’s batting, especially Virat Kohli’s century, made the difference. With this win, India secured their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, solidifying their top position in the standings.
As the World Cup continued, cricket fans worldwide eagerly awaited more thrilling matches and remarkable performances. The competition was heating up, offering players the chance to leave their mark on the history of the sport. Virat Kohli’s outstanding century and India’s dominant performance in this match added to the excitement of the tournament and would be remembered for years to come.

Match No-17 | ||||
MCA Stadium, Pune | 19 October 2023 | Toss-Bangladesh | ||
Bangladesh | India | India won by 7 wickets | ||
257/8(50) | 261/3(41.3) | |||
L Das- 66(82) T Hasan-51(43) | M Hasan-2/47 | V Kohli-103(97) S Gill- 53(55) | J Bumrah-2/41 R Jadeja- 2/38 | POM V Kohli-103* of 97 balls |

ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP POINTS TABLE | ||||||||
Rank | Team | Played | Won | Loss | NR | Points | NRR | Remarks |
1 | Newzealand | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 8 | +1.923 | |
2 | India | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 8 | +1.659 | |
3 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | 4 | +2.360 | |
4 | Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 4 | -0.137 | |
5 | England | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | -0.084 | |
6 | Australia | 4 | 1 | 3 | – | 2 | -0.734 | |
7 | Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | -0.784 | |
8 | Netherland | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | 2 | -0.993 | |
9 | Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 3 | – | 2 | -1.250 | |
10 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | -1.532 |
