Group stage (Group B) — 2011 Cricket World Cup
February 19, 2011 · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Result: INIndia — India won by 87 runs. INIndia 370/4 (50 overs), BABangladesh 283/9 (50 overs). February 19, 2011 · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
The tournament's opening match. Sehwag's 175 was, at the time, the 4th-highest individual score in Cricket World Cup history. Toss result and Bangladesh's leading scorers were not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| INIndia (1st innings) | 370/4 (50 overs) |
| BABangladesh (2nd innings) | 283/9 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Virender Sehwag | 175 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Virender Sehwag (India)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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