World Cup 2015: India storm into semifinals by thrashing Bangladesh by 109 runs

MELBOURNE: Rohit Sharma blasted a strokeful century as defending champions India stormed into the semifinals of the ICC World Cup 2015 by thrashing a hapless Bangladesh by 109 runs in a lop-sided contest here on Thursday. Riding on Rohit's spectacular 137 off 126 balls and his rollicking 122-run fourth wicket stand in only 15.5 overs with the belligerent Suresh Raina (65), India were able to post a commendable 302 for six after opting to bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In reply, Bangladesh were never in the contention as India hardly took their foot off the pedal to dismiss their neighbours for a paltry 193 in 45 overs without hardly breaking a sweat. The juggernaut continues to roll on for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men who have now recorded their seventh win on the trot in this mega event. India will now meet the winner of the third quarterfinal between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney on March 26. TOI