IND vs. BAN Live Score: The action-packed Asia Cup 2023 has reached its business end as the last fixture of the Super 4 stage will be played today between India & Bangladesh. The fixture is a dead rubber as India has already qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 final by defeating Sri lanka in their last fixture. On the other hand, Bangladesh is already out of contention for the finals after losing their last game to Sri lanka.
Indian team has displayed great form & determination in their last three fixtures & will hope to continue the same in this fixture as well. With the fixture being a death rubber there are chances of management resting key players & testing their bench strength. On the other hand, Bangladesh will play & look ahead to win this fixture in order to save their pride & end the tournament with a consolation win. Bangladesh have a poor record against India at neutral venues as they haven’t played any fixture in a neutral venue in the last 15 years. It will be interesting to see if the side can pull off a surprise here.
IND vs. BAN: Teams Preview
India Preview
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India seems to have found their rhythm after a slightly rocky start to the tournament. The top order, starring Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, has been consistently providing strong starts, setting a solid foundation for the team. The middle order, featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ishan Kishan, adds to the team’s formidable batting lineup. With Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel in the mix, India’s batting firepower appears overwhelming.
The bowling department has also been in fine fettle, with pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj leading the way. The spin wizardry of Kuldeep Yadav, who has picked up 9 wickets in the last two games, poses a significant threat in the middle overs. Pandya, Jadeja, and Axar Patel round out a potent bowling attack, capable of causing trouble for the opposition.
India’s Predicted Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh Preview
For Bangladesh, this tournament has been a rollercoaster ride. Apart from a victory against Afghanistan in the group stage, their performances have fallen short of expectations. Shakib al Hasan’s men would like to salvage some pride with a win against India. To achieve this, they’ll need significant contributions from their top-order batsmen, Mohammad Naim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who have shown their mettle with the bat.
The middle order, however, has been inconsistent, relying heavily on Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy to steady the ship. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib al Hasan, both explosive hitters, need to accelerate the run rate in the lower middle order.
Bangladesh’s bowling faces a formidable task in dealing with India’s formidable top order. Early breakthroughs from Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam would be essential to disrupt India’s rhythm. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who are well-versed in these conditions, need to apply the brakes on India’s scoring. Nasum Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud must also step up to support the bowling effort.
Bangladesh’s Predicted Playing XI:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed
IND vs. BAN Dream11 Prediction and Dream11 Team: Team 1
Keeper – Lokesh Rahul
Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli (vc), Shubman Gill
All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Hardik Pandya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers – Taskin Ahmed, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction and Dream11 Team: Team 2
Keeper – Lokesh Rahul
Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Shubman Gill (vc)
All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Hardik Pandya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers – Taskin Ahmed, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The match is set to take place at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, a ground known for its good batting surface and lightning-quick outfield. Batsmen have historically enjoyed batting here, with high scores often posted on the board. Spinners typically find the conditions favorable as the ball turns sharply.
However, the weather forecast indicates a chance of rain, with intermittent showers expected throughout the day. This could potentially affect the match, impacting the strategies of both teams.
Toss Decision:
Given the historical advantage of batting first on this pitch and the potential impact of rain on the game, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.
IND vs. BAN: Winning Prediction
India enters this clash as the favorites, having ticked all the right boxes in their last three games. Their in-form top order, coupled with a strong bowling unit, gives them a distinct advantage. On the other hand, Bangladesh, plagued by inconsistent performances from key players, faces an uphill battle. To turn the tables, they must elevate their game significantly, both with the bat and the ball. However, given the current form and momentum, India is expected to emerge victorious in this encounter.
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