Despite a fantastic start, Bangladesh were reduced to 283 by resolute tactics from MSD and the bowling department.
Dhoni mixed his bowling attack and did not allow the opposition's batsmen to focus. The confidence crawled back into the pacers too. Munaf proved to be his captain’s best pick. Each time MSD brought him out, he came back with a wicket.
Earlier, Virender Sehwag smashed a career-best 175 off 140 balls to power India to 370-4 after they were asked to bat by Bangladesh in the opening match of the World Cup on Saturday.