Colombo: Captain Rohit Sharma got back amongst runs as India outclassed Bangladesh by 17 runs to cruise to the final of the T20I tri-series, here on Wednesday.

It was Rohit's 89 off 61 balls that took India to a competitive 176 for three in 20 overs and then young Washington Sundar (3/22 in 4 overs) blew away Bangladesh's top-order to help restrict them to 159 for six in 20 overs.

Bangladesh's inconsistency once again proved to be their bane as they found a target of 177 too hot to handle, having chased 215 in their previous encounter.

The 26 dot balls bowled by the Indian spinners (13 each by Washington and Chahal) proved to be decisive in the end.

Even though Mushfiqur Rahim (72 not out off 55 balls) fought well with some big shots, the match as a contest was over when Shardul (1/37 in 4 overs) managed to castle Sabbir Rahman (27) after a 65-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

Earlier, Rohit roared back to form with a blazing knock as India were able to put up a fighting total. After a prolonged bad patch starting from the tour of South Africa, the stand-in captain was in his elements, starting cautiously before finishing with a flourish as he hit five fours and an equal number of sixes off only 61 balls.

Suresh Raina scored 47 off 30 balls. PTI