India vs Bangladesh, Super 8: Match preview, head to head, team news, pitch & weather report

India and Bangladesh lock horns in a highly anticipated Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The encounter takes place on June 22nd at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, with the first ball scheduled for 8:00 PM IST.

India boast batting depth, bowling prowess

India possesses a formidable batting line-up, with players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav capable of wreaking havoc on any bowling attack. Their bowling attack, featuring pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh alongside a potent spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav, offers a well-rounded threat.

Bangladesh hope to exploit Virat Kohli form

While India appears strong on paper, a question mark hangs over Virat Kohli’s form. Bangladesh will be keen to exploit this chink in their armor.

Their bowling attack, featuring a variety of spin options including Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Rishad Hossain, could pose a challenge to the Indian batsmen.

India vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head record

Historically, India has dominated Bangladesh in T20I encounters. This trend is expected to continue, although Bangladesh will be determined to cause an upset.

Matches	India Won	Bangladesh Won	No Result
13	12	1	–

India vs Bangladesh: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is known for its balance, favoring both pacers and spinners. While the average first-innings score is a modest 178 runs, chasing seems to be the preferred strategy as evidenced by the win record for teams batting second.

Weather Report

Light rain is forecast for the match day, with temperatures expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius and humidity hovering at 74%. These conditions could potentially affect the playing surface.

India vs Bangladesh: Team News

India is likely to stick with their winning combination, while Bangladesh might consider including Soumya Sarkar in their batting line-up to bolster their run-scoring ability.

India vs Bangladesh Playing XI:

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Virat Kohli, 3 Rishabh Pant (wk), 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 11 Jasprit Bumrah.

Bangladesh: 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Litton Das (wk), 3 Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), 4 Towhid Hridoy, 5 Shakib Al Hasan, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Mahedi Hasan, 8 Rishad Hossain, 9 Taskin Ahmed, 10 Tanzim Hasan, 11 Mustafizur Rahman.

IND vs BAN rivalry rekindled

Beyond the on-field action, this match carries an extra layer of significance due to the intense rivalry that has developed between India and Bangladesh in recent years. Expect a passionate atmosphere with both sets of fans eager to witness their team emerge victorious.

This match is vital for both sides. India will be aiming to solidify their position at the top of the Super 8 table, while Bangladesh desperately need a win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.