Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its 109-run victory over Bangladesh in the second World Cup quarter final in Melbourne.
"Two more matches to win. Congratulations India. Well played Bangladesh," Banerjee tweeted.
India put up a formidable 302 for six and then skittled out Bangladesh for 193 in 45 overs to march into the semi-final in style.
They will meet the winner of the Australia vs Pakistan quarter-final.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to Twitter to congratulate the squad.
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