ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Bangladesh Match Preview

In the tournament, leaving New Zealand aside, India is one of the two teams that haven’t lost a single match so far. With 3 wins in 3 matches and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.821, they are currently second on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Team India will clash with Bangladesh in Match Number 1 on Thursday, October 19th, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The host team is on a mission to win the trophy on their home turf, and every player is ensuring that they give their best performance whenever they step onto the field. The conditions in Pune are expected to favor spinners, which might mean that Ravi Ashwin could get a chance instead of Shardul Thakur.

On the other hand, Bangladesh has won one match and lost one so far. Their third game will be a significant test, as Rohit Sharma’s team is performing well in all departments. To secure a victory, Shakib Al Hasan will need to deliver his best performance.

India vs Bangladesh , Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli is close to 26,000 international runs. Former India captain Virat Kohli (25,923) is just 77 runs away from reaching 26,000 runs in all formats. Can Kohli achieve this milestone against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Pune today?

India vs Bangladesh , Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma is on the verge of 18,000 runs in international cricket. Team India’s captain, Rohit Sharma (17,859), needs 141 runs to reach the milestone of 18,000 runs in international cricket. Can Rohit achieve this feat in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh?

India vs. Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record

India has played 40 ODI matches against Bangladesh, winning 31 of them. One match ended in a tie, while Bangladesh has won 8 matches. However, when Bangladesh defeats India, it’s often seen as an upset. In recent years, Bangladesh has improved significantly in their game, winning 3 out of their last 4 matches against India.

The last time these two teams met was just before the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in September in the Asia Cup 2023. Shakib Al Hasan was the Player of the Match, as Bangladesh defeated India by 6 runs, scoring 121 runs from 133 balls despite a good start from India. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck, and Shubman Gill’s 42 runs weren’t enough to secure a win.

India vs Bangladesh Fantasy Team

Predicted Playing XI:
India: KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma (captain).

Predicted Playing XI:
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Pitch Report for India vs Bangladesh

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune usually favors batsmen in the initial overs, offering some swing and seam movement. However, bowlers will need to maintain a consistent line and length to contain the batsmen who may exploit the track’s batting-friendly tendencies. Teams that win the toss often choose to bowl, and the average first-innings score at this ground is around 288 runs.

Weather for India vs Bangladesh

In Pune, the humidity is expected to reach up to 74%, and the maximum temperature may reach 33 degrees Celsius. According to the Weather.com forecast, there’s a very low chance of rain (7%).

India vs Bangladesh: Prediction
According to Google’s win probability, there is an 87% chance that India will emerge victorious in this match.

Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Bangladesh  : Starting lineup

Bangladesh’s Predicted XI: Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

India’s Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

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