Rohit guides India into final of T20 tri-sries

COLOMBO: India’s stand-in captain Rohit Sharma returned to form with a fine 89 to set up a 17-run victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday and take his team into the final of the Twenty20 tri-series.

Leading the side in the absence of rested regular skipper Virat Kohli, opening batsman Rohit hit five fours and an equal number of sixes in his 61-ball knock to guide India to 176 for three in their 20 overs.

Bangladesh, who also lost their first match of the tournament to India, managed 159 for six in reply.

The winner of Friday’s match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will meet India in the final on Sunday.

Off-spinner Washington Sundar ran through the Bangladesh top order with the new ball, taking three wickets in his first spell of three overs.

The 18-year-old finished with three for 22, his best figures in the format. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was also economical in his four-over spell of one for 21.

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