The second match of the T10 World Cup 2026 produced a major upset as Bangladesh outclassed India by 29 runs in a thrilling Group A encounter at Wellington Park. In a contest filled with explosive batting and dramatic collapses, Bangladesh showcased both firepower and discipline to register a statement victory early in the tournament.

Batting first, Bangladesh put up an imposing total of 124 runs for 9 wickets in their 10 overs. After an early setback, Litton Das lit up the stadium with a sensational innings, smashing 50 off just 20 balls at a strike rate of 250. He was brilliantly supported by captain Shakib Al Hasan, who played a commanding knock of 44 off 18 deliveries, ensuring Bangladesh maintained momentum through the middle overs. Late cameos, including Nasum Ahmed’s quick 7, pushed the total beyond India’s comfort zone.

India’s bowlers fought back with wickets at regular intervals. Ravindra Jadeja stood out with an excellent spell, picking up 4 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3 scalps. However, the damage done by Liton and Shakib proved decisive.

Chasing 125, India started aggressively but failed to build partnerships. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill got starts but couldn’t convert them into match-defining innings. The Indian batting lineup crumbled under pressure as Nasum Ahmed delivered a match-winning spell, ripping through the middle order with figures of 4 wickets, while Soumya Sarkar and Mustafizur Rahman provided excellent support.

India were eventually restricted to 95 runs for 9 wickets, falling well short of the target. Nasum’s all-round contribution — 7 quick runs and 4 crucial wickets — earned him the Player of the Match award.

This victory marks a memorable start for Bangladesh in the T10 World Cup 2026 and sends a strong message to the rest of the competition. For India, the defeat highlights areas to reassess as they look to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures.