Men in Blue return to winning ways
India beat Bangladesh by 28 runs on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup and eliminate their neighbours in the process. (AFP Photo)
Indian openers dominate the Tigers
Rohit Sharma smashed (104) and forged a 180-run opening partnership with KL Rahul (77) to help India to a commanding 314-9 at Edgbaston. (AP Photo)
Tamim Iqbal drops Rohit Sharma
Things could have been vastly different though had Tamim Iqbal not spilled Rohit, then on nine, off Mustafizur Rahman who went on to return 5-59. (AFP Photo)
Rohit slams another ton
Rohit capitalised on the reprieve to smash a 92-ball century, equalling Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara's record of four hundreds in a single World Cup. (AFP Photo)
Shakib's 66 goes in vain
Bangladesh were all out for 286 in 48 overs in reply despite battling half-centuries by Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin. (AFP Photo)
7th wicket partnership gives India a late scare
Saifuddin (51*) and Sabbir Rahman (36) forged the only 50-plus partnership in the Bangladesh innings. (AFP Photo)
Hardik and Bumrah tip the scales for India
Jasprit Bumrah (4-55) and Hardik Pandya (3-60) shared seven wickets as the Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals. (AP Photo)
Bumrah's yorkers seal the match for India
Bumrah ended the match in style by claiming wickets of Mustafizur and Rubel Hossain with the final two deliveries. (AFP Photo)
India qualify for the semi-finals
India are now second with 13 points, one behind leaders Australia, and play Sri Lanka in their final group match on Saturday. (AP Photo)
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