An Electrifying Contest: India vs Bangladesh in Cricket World Cup 2023
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: India, with an unblemished record in the ongoing ODI World Cup, is gearing up for a clash against Bangladesh on October 19 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
India’s Dominance and Bangladesh’s Improving Form
India currently occupies the second spot on the points table, boasting an enviable net run rate of +1.821. Having secured three victories in three matches, the Indian cricket team is in excellent form. On the other hand, Bangladesh occupies the sixth position on the leaderboard and is desperately seeking to break free from a chain of consecutive defeats. Their net run rate languishes at -0.699, illustrating the challenges they face.
What makes this contest particularly electrifying is the recent track record between the two nations. While India has historically dominated, winning 31 out of 40 ODI face-offs, one can’t overlook Bangladesh’s improving form. Bangladesh has clinched victories in three of their last four matches against India, challenging the established narrative of ‘upsets’.
Recalling the Last Encounter: Asia Cup 2023
It’s noteworthy that the last match between these teams took place in September in the Asia Cup 2023. In that thrilling encounter, Shakib Al Hasan clinched the Player of the Match award, guiding Bangladesh to a narrow victory by a mere six runs. Despite Shubman Gill’s remarkable 121-run innings for India, as well as Axar Patel’s quickfire 42, it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Rohit Sharma had a disappointing duck, and the absence of Virat Kohli tilted the scales in Bangladesh’s favor. Suryakumar Yadav, who got his chance in the playing XI, could only muster 26 runs.
India’s World Cup Success against Bangladesh
On the global stage of the World Cup, India has tasted victory in three out of four encounters with Bangladesh. Their sole defeat was a sensational loss back in 2007, a match that marked Bangladesh’s crowning achievement against India. Subsequent World Cup meetings have seen India winning by substantial margins—87 runs in 2011, 109 runs in 2015, and 28 runs in 2019.
Predicted Playing XIs
India Probable XI
Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh Probable XI
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
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