T20 World Cup 2022: [Watch] Rohit Sharma gets reprieve as Hasan Mahmud drops a sitter

Rohit Sharma got an early reprieve during India's T20 World Cup game against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, November 2.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan asked the Men in Blue to bat first in overcast conditions. Taskin Ahmed, who has been in exceptional form with the ball, got things rolling with an excellent over, conceding only one run.

As the pressure was mounting on India, Rohit tried to take on Taskin in the fourth ball of the third over in an attempt to break the shackles. The Indian skipper played across the line and the ball found Mahmud, who was positioned at deep square leg.

Much to Rohit's relief, the Bangladesh pacer spilled an easy chance as the ball popped out of his hands. Taskin looked livid and gave a mouthful to Mahmud.

Watch the clip below:

M Wasif Rehan

@mwasifrehan

Shakib; We are not here to win the WC

and now Bangladesh dropped a sitter of Rohit Sharma

#INDvsBAN
#BANvIND

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Shakib; We are not here to win the WC

and now Bangladesh dropped a sitter of Rohit Sharma

#INDvsBAN
#BANvIND https://t.co/lsGjwoExg2

Rohit, however, failed to capitalize on the opportunity and got out in the next over, scoring just two off eight balls.

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Hasan Mahmud gets Rohit Sharma in the next over

Mahmud quickly shrugged off all the disappointments quickly to make a mark in his first over of the match. He dismissed the Indian skipper in the second ball of the fourth over to draw first blood.

It was pitched short and Rohit went hard at it only to find a fielder in the point region. The right-handed batter's inconsistent run in the T20 World Cup continued as India were reduced to 11/1.

Srinjoy Sanyal

@srinjoysanyal07

India had a task(in) at hand. And they barely survived. Taskin Ahmed’s three-over burst was an exhibition. Really unlucky to have not gotten a wicket. #T20WorldCup #INDvBAN

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India had a task(in) at hand. And they barely survived. Taskin Ahmed’s three-over burst was an exhibition. Really unlucky to have not gotten a wicket. #T20WorldCup #INDvBAN

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have since shown intent and tried to take on the Bangladesh bowlers. Rahul, who has struggled with the bat so far, also looked to get his form back with a couple of good shots.

At the time of writing, India were well-placed at 42/1 after seven overs, with Rahul (23*) and Virat (16*) in the middle.

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