India vs Bangladesh is the big match of the day in the ongoing T20 World Cup! Both teams are looking to extend their winning streaks in the tournament.
India has a perfect record so far, having triumphed over Afghanistan by 47 runs in their first Super 8 encounter. On the other hand, Bangladesh is coming off a convincing win against Australia, which has placed them in a strong position in the tournament.
Experts are predicting a close contest between these two cricketing giants.India’s consistent form and unbeaten streak will be pitted against Bangladesh’s resilience and determination to bounce back from their recent loss.
Head-to-Head Records
India and Bangladesh have faced each other 13 times in Test cricket, with India winning 11 matches and the remaining two ending in a draw. In ODIs, India has won 31 out of the 40 matches played between the two teams, while Bangladesh has won 7.
In the T20 International format, India has a dominant 11–1 record against Bangladesh. The two teams have also met four times in ICC World Cups, with India winning 7 out of the 8 matches.
Key Players to Watch
For India, the in-form Virat Kohli and the explosive Ishan Kishan will be the players to watch. Kohli has scored 807 runs against Bangladesh in ODIs, while Kishan hit a blistering 210 in the recent ODI series.
On the Bangladesh side, the experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be the key. He has taken 28 wickets against India in ODIs and is a vital cog in the Bangladeshi lineup.
Pitch and Conditions
The match will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, which has favored the bowlers so far in the tournament. The pitch is expected to be conducive to fast bowlers, with the average innings score around 135 runs.
Prediction
Given India’s impressive form and their dominant head-to-head record against Bangladesh, they are the favorites to win this crucial Super 8 encounter. However, Bangladesh’s recent performance against Australia and their determination to bounce back make this a closely contested match.