Bangladesh fight back to 100 as Jaker and Hridoy steady the ship

Bangladesh's innings stumbled early as India's bowlers made significant inroads, with Axar Patel's double strike leaving them in deep trouble.

However, a determined partnership between Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy guided the team past 100 after the top-order collapse.

Chasing stability after losing five wickets for just 35 runs within 8.3 overs, Bangladesh found resilience in Jaker and Hridoy. The duo remained composed, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries.

Hridoy, in particular, showed intent by driving Hardik Pandya through cover, while Jaker played a controlled innings, flicking Mohammed Shami for a well-timed boundary.

India's bowlers maintained pressure, but the sixth-wicket pair dug in, frustrating the fielding side. Jaker was handed a lifeline in the 20th over when Pandya spilled a straightforward catch at long-off, his second reprieve of the innings.

By the 25th over, Bangladesh had recovered to 92 for 5, with Jaker on 29 from 58 deliveries and Hridoy matching him with 29 off 50 balls. Their partnership, worth 57 runs off 100 balls, ensured the Tigers reached the 100-run mark in 28.1 overs, restoring some hope after the early collapse.