India's Shikhar Dhawan celebrates as he reaches his century during the ICC Champions Trophy group B match against the West Indies at The Oval cricket ground
India's Shikhar Dhawan celebrates as he reaches his century during the ICC Champions Trophy group B match against the West Indies at The Oval cricket ground

Innings against Proteas a learning curve: Dhawan

  1. 60 vs Bangladesh – Mirpur, 2016:

This innings is special since it depicts Dhawan’s heroics in T20Is and in the final of a high pressure tournament in Bangladesh. Rain had an impact on the game early on, as it was reduced to a 15-over affair and this could have been Bangladesh’s best chance to win the Asia Cup. After posting 120 on board, the hosts were right in the game after Rohit Sharma was dismissed early. Dhawan however, was in no mood to relent, as he was extremely steady and measured in his approach. He took the odd risk and along with Virat Kohli, formed a fine partnership. Dhawan’s 60 off 44 was the foundation for India’s victory, as after his dismissal, skipper MS Dhoni finished things off in style. The southpaw was named the Man of the Match for his knock in the final.

Krishna Chopra

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