India aim to continue winning streak against Bangladesh in World Cup clash

India are set to face Bangladesh in their fourth World Cup fixture at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune today (October 19), marking the fourth World Cup clash between the two teams.

In their World Cup encounters, India have emerged victorious three times, while Bangladesh secured a win only once in 2007. Their overall ODI history reflects India's dominance, with 31 victories against Bangladesh's 8 in 40 matches.

However, it's worth noting that in their recent Asia Cup encounter, Bangladesh clinched a dramatic last-over victory against India, setting the stage for an intense battle in the World Cup.

World Cup campaign progress

• India have maintained an unblemished record, triumphing in all three matches so far, while Bangladesh secured a sole victory against Afghanistan and faced defeats at the hands of England and New Zealand.
• Considering India's strong lineup, Bangladesh faces an uphill task in their upcoming clash.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's impact

• Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli boast an impressive track record against Bangladesh's bowling attack.
• Kohli stands as the top run-scorer against Bangladesh, amassing 807 runs in 15 matches at an average of 67.25 and a strike rate of 101.25.
• Following closely, Rohit Sharma has contributed 738 runs in 16 matches with an average of 56.78, hinting at a potentially substantial performance from the duo in the upcoming match.

Key players for Bangladesh

• Shakib-al-Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam are the players to watch out for in the Bangladesh lineup.
• Captain Shakib al Hasan, with 29 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 32.65, brings significant experience and skill against the Indian side.
• Mustafizur Rahman's record of 25 wickets in 11 matches against India underscores his potential impact, while Shoriful Islam's recent form with 5 wickets in 3 matches positions him as a key player for Bangladesh in the match.

India's batting vs Bangladesh's bowling

• The upcoming clash is anticipated to be a showdown between India's batting prowess and Bangladesh's formidable bowling attack.
• While Bangladesh's batting lineup may not match India's, their bowlers are expected to pose a challenge for the Indian team.
• Among Bangladesh's batters, the right-handed Mehidy Hasan, alongside Shakib al Hasan, holds the potential to steer the team's batting performance.

Probable Playing XIs

India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.

Bangladesh: Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.