Dhoni, Kohli fire India to win over Bangladesh

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Captain MS Dhoni kept his cool to  hit an unbeaten century and lead India to a six-wicket victory  over Bangladesh in the Tri-Series yesterday.

Dhoni made 101 off 107 balls and struck nine fours to help  India overhaul Bangladesh’s total of 296 for six with more than  two overs to spare.

Dhoni rebuilt the innings in a 152-run fourth-wicket stand  with Virat Kohli after Bangladesh had left India reeling at 51  for three.

Kohli missed out on his second ODI century after being  caught and bowled by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan for 91.

Shakib dropped Dhoni on 61 and the Indian captain made the  most of it by going on to scoring his seventh one-day century,  assisted by Suresh Raina who made an unbeaten 51 off 43 balls.

Earlier, half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes and  Mahmudullah helped Bangladesh post their highest one-day total  against India.

Tamim scored 60 including 10 fours and six before Gautam  Gambhir took a spectacular catch to end an impressive 80-run  opening stand with Kayes who made 70.

Mahmudullah accelerated at the death to remain unbeaten on  60 off 45 balls as Bangladesh scored 54 runs in the last five  overs.

Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka today.