Karachi: Suresh Raina's midas touch in the Asia Cup continued, as a breathtaking 116 not out by the southpaw saw India chase down a 284-run target with ease.Raina scored an unbeaten 116 as India cantered home against Bangladesh in 43.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. Gautam Gambhir also came up with a masterful 90 to lead the charge in the run-chase in the first Super Four clash.Earlier, riding on a 96-ball blitzkrieg of 115 by Alok Kapali, Bangladesh amassed 283-6.
Gambhir and Raina powered India's third straight win in the tournament. Gambhir perished 10 short of what would have been a well-deserved hundred but Raina, along with Yuvraj, took the team home.Yuvraj pounded some hefty blows, including two towering sixes during his unbeaten 36, but the real heroes of the game were Gambhir and Raina, who made Bangladesh pay heavily for missed chances as they put up a majestic 139-run stand.Raina, after scores of 101 (against Hong Kong) and 84 against (Pakistan) earlier this week, continued his dream run in the Asia Cup as he notched up the second century of his career. The southpaw smashed a six and then a four off Abdur Razzak to reach his ton in 93 balls. He clobbered 11 fours and three sixes during his 107-ball innings.
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