ICC World Cup 2011

India has won the first match of ICC Cricket World cup 2011 by 87 runs against Bangladesh. India made 370/4 in 50 overs. In reply of that Bangladesh could only manage 283/9 in 50 overs. Sehwag who eventually got man of the match made 175 for India.

India has made a massive total against Bangladesh in the first match of ICC Cricket World cup 2010. Sehwag and Kohli were the heroes of the match as Sehwag made a massive 175 of 140 balls. Kohli made 100 of 83 balls. Sehwag smashed 14 fours and 5 sixes in his inning. He was bowled in the 48th over by Shakib Al Hasan but by then had caused a lot of destruction. Kohli smashed 2 sixes and 8 fours in his inning.

Highlights can be watched on ESPNStar.

Short video clips can also be viewed on ICCevents.yahoo.com.

Full Match Highlights on Youtube.

The first match of Cricket world cup 2011 is between the two host nations - India and Bangladesh in Mirpur, Bangladesh. With wins in its two practice matches, India seems to be in top form. But Bangladesh seems to be a strong side with home advantage.

Match details:
India vs Bangladesh - Match 1 of ICC Cricket World cup 2011 - Group B
Date:19 Feb 2011, Time:14:00 IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur - Bangladesh

Its again Bangladesh whom India has faced in the first match of world cup. In 2007, India got a shocking defeat against Bangladesh and later returned home from first stage. So, its not going to be an easy match for India. Indian batsmen are in a top form and the spinners Chawla and Harbajan Singh showed some brilliance in the warm-up matches. For a comfortable win, the fast bowlers too need to perform.Bangladesh has openers Tamim and Imrul Kayes in form. Captain Shakib Al Hasan is going to be a key player for the match as well.

Watch 1st Match of ICC Cricket World cup 2011 between India and Bangladesh live:

On internet: You can watch India vs Bangladesh live streaming for free on ESPNStar. Its available in territories like India, Nepal and other countries legally for free. You can also get video highlights of India vs Bangladesh. More details on Cricket World cup live.

ON TV: You can watch the match live on Star Cricket, ESPN, Star Sports and Doordarshan in India. Similarly it is shown by Sky in UK, Supersport in South Africa. Find list of TV channels showing world cup live.

Bangladesh has turned out to be a surprising nation in the cricket nowadays. Recent 4-0 victory over New Zealand in home has pumped the team more and could be as Sri Lankan team in '96 World Cup. This time, the world cup is in their homeland and certainly this will provide more more the team. The 15-man World Cup under captain Shakib-ul-hasan as:

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Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Shahriar Nafees, Raqibul Hasan, Mohammad Ashraful, Mushfiqur Rahim, Naeem Islam, Mahmudullah, Abdur Razzak, Rubel Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Suhrawadi Shuvo

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Every eyes will be on their promising all-rounder captain Shakib-ul-Hasan. What a match winner he has turned out to be for them. But biggest shock for the team will be Musrafe Mortaza not in the 15-man squad. Fast bowling all-rounder Mortaza is suffering from Knee injury and will not be fully fit for the tournament.

The attacking opener Tamim Iqbal will vie-captain the side. The side was no much different then expected.