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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Opener Rohit Sharma smashed 83 runs from 55 balls as India made a winning start to the Asia Cup with a comprehensive 45-run victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Sharma helped India recover from a shaky start to rack up a challenging 166-6 after his side was sent in to bat first on a green track.
India's rejuvenated bowling attack then restricted Bangladesh to 121-7 in reply, with Ashish Nehra returning figures of 3-23.
Sharma's knock was complemented by Hardik Pandya's 31 as the duo plundered 69 runs in the last five overs to leave Bangladesh with a daunting task.
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Sabbir Rahman top-scored for Bangladesh with 44 runs.
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