We will have the last Super Fours game of the Asia Cup 2023 Today. The Indians will be up against the Bangladeshis in this game as they look to build momentum for the final.
Team India defeated Sri Lanka in a low-scoring game to book their berth in the final. Bangladesh is out of contention after losing to Sri Lanka in their previous game. The Indians have been in excellent form in the last three games. Big names on the side have all contributed with the bat and the ball.
Bangladesh have a poor record playing against India at neutral venues. They haven’t won a game against India at a neutral venue in the last 15 years. It will be interesting to see if the side can pull off a surprise here.
VENUE FOR INDIA – BANGLADESH MATCH
R.Premadasa Stadium generally provides favorable conditions for batsmen, particularly in the initial innings, offering a good combination of speed and bounce that encourages exciting contests between bat and ball.
However, as the match goes on, the pitch tends to lose some of its pace and becomes more conducive to spin bowling, posing challenges for batsmen looking to score freely. Spinners are likely to have a significant impact on the game during the middle overs.
The forecast for Colombo anticipates cloudy skies with the possibility of a thunderstorms, particularly in the 2nd innings.
Average 1st Inns scores 232
Average 2nd Inns scores 191
Link of the preview of the contest:
https://youtu.be/4pxq599Na6M?si=CsUoV0xa1abJTy2v
TEAM PREVIEW
INDIA
Rohit Sharma’s side is through to the final after their 41-run win against Sri Lanka in the last game. The side has been clinical in its approach in the last three games after their hiccup in their first game against Pakistan. The top order has scored runs, and the bowlers are in good form. Sharma would like a big win here to build momentum ahead of the final.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are in excellent form and have given good starts in the last three games. The side will expect a strong show from them in this game.
Already made into the finals, India would like to test their bench strength against Bangladesh as this match is a dead rubber.
Notably in the Batting department, Shreyas Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav can make their way back to the 11 and they can have much important game practice before the Mega Event in October.
In bowling department we can see Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna make their way into the 11 as they do not have much game practice.
Notably KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah may get a much important rest before the Final on Sunday
EXPECTED XI OF INDIA vs BANGLADESH
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna.
BANGLADESH
Shakib al Hasan and his men have been through a disastrous tournament campaign. Apart from the win against Afghanistan in the group stage, the side hasn’t met the expectations. They went down by 21 runs against Sri Lanka in their last game and have no chance of making it to the next round. Shakib would like to end the tournament on a high, and a win against India will be a big confidence booster ahead of the World Cup.
The side will expect a good show at the top from Mohammad Naim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as both players have scored runs. The middle order has been inconsistent, and the side will expect a good show from Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib are good hitters, and they must add quick runs in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will face a big challenge against the Indians. They will need good spells at the start from Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam to trouble India’s in-form top order. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will find the conditions favorable and need to put brakes on India’s scoring rate. The side will also look for a good show from Nasum Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud.
EXPECTED XI OF BANGLADESH vs INDIA
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
PREDICTION OF THE GAME
Bangladesh has underperformed in this tournament and Indians have ticked all the boxes in the last three games which makes them favorites to win this game.
India to Beat Bangladesh and continue their winning Momentum.
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