The T20 World Cup 2024 keeps the thrills going as India locks horns with Bangladesh in a Group 1 Super 8 encounter. India are on a roll after an undefeated group stage and an emphatic win Afghanistan. The Rohit Sharma and his men squares off against a Bangladesh side seeking redemption after a heavy defeat against Australia. Before the clash begins, let’s delve into the key aspects that could shape this high-voltage encounter.
India or Bangladesh – Which team will emerge victorious?
India enters the clash as the clear favorite on paper. While they possess a batting powerhouse, the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are hugely out of form. Despite this, blazing individuals in Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav make the Indian team looks near-unstoppable. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by the legendary Jasprit Bumrah, is equally potent. The troika of left-arm spinners also mean top-quality stuff!
Bangladesh: Underdogs with bite
Bangladesh, despite the recent loss, shouldn’t be underestimated. Their bowling attack has been their cornerstone thus far, with Tanzim Sakib and Taskin Ahmed wreaking havoc. Their battle against Rohit and Kohli would be key, while Rishad Hossain can also create trouble.
Match Prediction: India to seal two more points despite some fight from Bangladesh.
IND vs BAN: Toss Prediction
The toss, as always, plays a crucial role. The pitch at North Sound is known for being balanced, favoring both bat and ball. Advantage of winning the toss could only come into factor here if rain interrupts the flow of the game. Najmul Shanto’s luck has been indistinct this season, having lost 4 tosses in last five games. This could mean that Rohit Sharma might end up taking the call!
| Team | Matches | Toss wins | Toss losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 |
IND vs BAN: Who will score the most runs?
Needless to say, both team’s batting has been their strongest suit. None of the Indian or Bangladeshi batter is among the top 10 highest run-getters list. However, there is of course some superb quality. While Tohwid Hridoy has looked in sublime touch, one shouldn’t look past Suryakumar Yadav. The World No. 1 ranked batter loves owing moments and he would be crucial in handing Bangladeshi’s spinners in the middle overs.
Our Pick: Suryakumar Yadav – His 360-degree batting could be a nightmare for the Bangladesh bowlers. SKY is coming on the back of two back-to-back fifties. Hat-trick awaiting?
IND vs BAN: Who will take the most wickets?
An absolute galore as far as top quality bowling is concerned! While India dominate with the likes of Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Kuldeep, Bangladesh rely on their youngster’s tenacity. As mentioned earlier, Tanzim Sakib and Rishad Hossain have been admirable.
Our Pick: Jasprit Bumrah – Who else than the greatest modern-day bowler! His variations and accuracy could be too much to handle for the Bangladesh batters. He has averages a ridiculous 6.5 in this World Cup!
India probable XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Bangladesh probable XI
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain, Litton Kumar Das, Shakib al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Shakib
Editors pick
