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India has just scored a great victory against Bangladesh. India defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets and India achieved this success with 6 balls remaining. It was a very closely fought match. India was under pressure all the time. Dhoni and Karthik fought bravely and put the match out of the hands of Bangladesh in the last 10 overs.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was injured and yet he played a valiant innings of 93 runs (from 106 balls). I have to say that this is the best innings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Bangladeshi bowlers did not bowl badly but Mahendra Singh Dhoni was too good for them. Dhoni was the man of the match.

Dinesh Kaarthick played an excellent innings too and supported Dhoni in the best way.

About the match, Cricinfo wrote:

India got off to the shakiest possible start in pursuit of 251 on a good batting surface, losing three wickets for just 63, giving Bangladesh a genuine look-in. Rahul Dravid and Mahendra Singh Dhoni were forced to pull down the shutters and consolidate, and they managed this with some success, reaching 120 for 4 from 23 overs.

So, congratulations to India. Indian players should now feel great after this victory. However, they should not forget that they could have lost the match too and Bangladesh is no longer the underdog.