Cardiff: What started as a bleak morning, turned into bright sunshine both literally and figuratively for the Men in Blue. When India were put into bat by Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza in overcast conditions, the horrors of the first warm-up match against New Zealand came rushing back.

And when after just two balls the players had to return to the pavilion due to a steady drizzle, the hearts of the Indian supporters began to flutter — wondering whether it will be a washout at Sophia Gardens. Luckily, the weather relented and allowed India to have a game which they were hoping for. After a rather slow start, India ended up posting a massive 359 for seven, thanks to brilliant centuries by KL Rahul and MS Dhoni.