ODI World Cup 2023, Match 17: India vs Bangladesh Match Preview

In the upcoming 17th clash of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, team India is set to face off against Bangladesh in their fourth game at the MCA Stadium, Pune. The 2023 World Cup hosts have enjoyed a stellar campaign so far, dominating the competition with an impeccable three-match winning streak. In stark contrast, Bangladesh find themselves languishing in the seventh position, managing just a solitary victory in their tournament journey.

The Cricket World Cup 2023 has been a carnival of surprises, with two major upsets occurring in just the tournament's second week. Afghanistan and Netherlands sprung remarkable victories against powerhouse contenders England and South Africa, shaking the competition to its core. Amid this whirlwind of unpredictability, the host nation, India, gear up to face Bangladesh.

IND vs BAN Pitch and Conditions

The MCA Stadium pitch in Pune favours batters significantly, offering ample opportunities to post substantial scores. It consistently yields high-scoring tracks, with an average total of 305 runs. Batters exploit the short boundaries to their advantage. On the flip side, the new ball provides some assistance to fast bowlers in the later innings, enabling movement. Additionally, as the game progresses, spinners may find grip and slight turn on this surface.

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IND vs BAN, Probable Playing XIs for ODI World Cup 2023, Match 17

India

India enter the contest brimming with confidence, riding a triumphant three-match streak. Their bowling contingent displays remarkable prowess, as evidenced by opponents breaching the 200-run mark just once in the trio of matches played thus far. The batting unit, following a minor hiccup against Australia in the opening fixture, has regained its formidable touch. Skipper Rohit Sharma, in splendid form, aims to maintain his stellar run in the forthcoming clash against Bangladesh.

Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a pressing issue, primarily centred around their batting department, which has failed to meet the anticipated standards in their recent two outings. This inconsistency with the willow has hampered their bowlers, who've exhibited promise in glimpses but haven't had the luxury of defending competitive totals. Towhid Hridoy could make way for Mahedi Hasan. The onus falls heavily on seasoned campaigners like skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das to rise to the occasion if Bangladesh aspires to engineer another surprising victory.

Predicted XI: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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