Updated May 29th, 2019 at 17:10 IST
World Cup 2019 | 'Mahi mentoring everyone': Twitterverse has a hearty laugh after watching MS Dhoni making field placements for Bangladesh
Mahendra Singh Dhoni not only made a statement by scoring a quickfire ton against Bangladesh in the second warm-up game of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni not only made a statement by scoring a quickfire ton against Bangladesh in the second warm-up game of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday but he also helped the Bangladesh team in making field placements during the 40th over of India's innings. Mahi was seen instructing Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman who was bowling that over to move one of his fielder who was stationed at mid-wicket to square leg to which Rahman obliged.
Watch the video of MSD setting the field for Bangladesh players right here.
Here's what the netizens had to say about the 2011 World Cup winner's strategy.
Dhoni scored 78-ball 113 at a strike rate of 144.87 including eight boundaries and seven maximums. He was also involved in a 164-run fifth wicket partnership with KL Rahul (108) after India were reduced to 102/4. His quickfire ton helped India get to a huge total of 359/7 in their 50 overs.
In reply, Bangladesh got off to a good start. They then lost two quick wickets before reaching the score of 50. However, a 120-run third wicket stand between Liton Das (73) and Mushfiqur Rahim (90) kept Bangladesh's run chase alive. Nonetheless, after these two set batsmen were dismissed, Bangladesh lost their way and were eventually bundled out for 264 with three balls to spare and thereby, handling a 95-run victory for India.
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Published May 29th, 2019 at 16:36 IST