🏏 Cricket World Cup 2023: Match #17: India vs Bangladesh🏏 - Page 2

Bangladesh occupy the sixth position on the points table and are 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 have dominated historically—winning 31 out of 40 ODI face-offs—one can't overlook Bangladesh's improving form. They have clinched victories in three of their last four matches against India, challenging the established narrative of 'upsets'.

It’s noteworthy that the last match between these teams took place in September in the Asia Cup 2023. Shakib Al Hasan clinched the Player of the Match award, guiding Bangladesh to a thrilling win by a mere six runs. Shubman Gill's remarkable 121-run innings wasn't enough for India, nor was Axar Patel’s quickfire 42. Rohit Sharma’s disappointing duck and the absence of Virat Kohli tilted the scales. Suryakumar Yadav, who got his chance in the playing XI, could only muster 26 runs.

Let's have a look at Rohit Sharma's recent history of demolishing Bangladesh in ODIs. He scored a century in the 2015 World Cup clash, another in the 2017 Champions Trophy match and another century in the 2019 World Cup game.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, would like Rohit to play like he did in the Asia Cup clash in September 2023. He was out for a duck in the match. Bangladesh won by 6 runs. Rohit didn't go for the Bangladesh tour, where the hosts won the ODI series 2-1.

Bangladesh's players were seen practicing in Pune ahead of the India match. Coach Allan Donald, a legendary South African pace bowler, was seen with the players.

Bangladesh are yet to defeat India on Indian soil. Most of the ODI wins for Bangladesh against India happened in Mirpur, Bangladesh. For Test matches, Bangladesh have not managed to win against India yet.

Bangladesh are running low on confidence after a loss to the Black Caps by eight wickets with over seven overs to spare. Shakib Al Hasan’s race against time to full fitness for the India clash just added salt to Bangladesh’s wounds. They are currently sitting seventh with one win in three games. The Tigers’ top order will have to come to the party to have the slightest chance against the high-flying Rohit Sharma-led side.

India come into the contest on the back of a sensational performance against Pakistan in Ahmedabad. The hosts are coasting along with three wins out of three and an excellent Net Run Rate.

The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune is a batting paradise. The bowlers might feel the heat due to the ground dimensions. But the spinners get a bit of bite from the surface as the game goes on. But with dew around and the ball skidding off the surface under lights, bowing first might be the way to go about business.

Rohit Sharma in the 2023 ODI World Cup has been watching it like a beach ball. The Indian skipper could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Bangladesh. The 36-year-old has managed to score fifty and a hundred in his last two outings and looked hungry for runs, and could be on yet another rampage if he sees through Bangladesh’s new ball attack in Pune.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author from the website, not mine.. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Originally posted by: JustRandomGirl

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