On June 15, 2017, India delivered a spectacular nine-wicket win against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston, Birmingham. This emphatic victory not only demonstrated India's supremacy but also paved the way for an epic final showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan. 🇮🇳🔥

Match Highlights 🎯

Bangladesh Innings: Resilient Yet Restrained

After being put to bat by India, Bangladesh managed a total of 264/7 in their 50 overs.

• Tamim Iqbal: A valiant knock of 70 (82), studded with 7 fours and 1 six. 💪
• Mushfiqur Rahim: Added to the tally with a solid 61 (85), hitting 4 boundaries.

But the game-changer? India's bowling brilliance:

• Jasprit Bumrah: Delivered under pressure with 2/40 in 10 overs. 🎯
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: A clinical performance, bagging 2/53 in his 10 overs. 🔥
• Kedar Jadhav: The surprise package, picking 2/22 in 6 overs, breaking the crucial Tamim-Mushfiqur partnership and tilting the game in India’s favor. 👏

India Innings: The Chase Masterclass 💥

Chasing 265, India made it look effortless, wrapping it up in just 40.1 overs with 9 wickets in hand.

• Rohit Sharma: A majestic *123 (129)**, showcasing 15 boundaries and 1 six. 🏏
• Virat Kohli: Captain cool remained unbeaten with *96 (78)**, slamming 13 fours. 💯
• Shikhar Dhawan: Kick-started the innings with a quickfire 46 (34). 🚀

The partnership of 178 runs between Rohit and Kohli sealed the deal for India in style. 🎉

Post-Match Takeaways 💡

1️⃣ Kedar Jadhav’s Golden Arm: His unexpected wickets were the turning point that choked Bangladesh's progress. ✨
2️⃣ India’s Top Order Dominance: Rohit, Dhawan, and Kohli's consistent brilliance proved unstoppable. 💪
3️⃣ All-Round Excellence: The team's cohesive effort on both fronts underlined their championship mettle. 🏆

As India cruised into the final, fans eagerly awaited a riveting contest against Pakistan. This semi-final wasn’t just a game—it was a statement of India’s cricketing supremacy! 🇮🇳💥

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