IND vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024: Players to watch out for, key battles, probable Playing 11
India will face Bangladesh in their Super 8 match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, today (June 22, Saturday) at 8 PM IST. This match is crucial for both teams, as India aims to secure a semifinal spot, while Bangladesh hopes to revive their campaign for a maiden appearance in a World Cup semi-final ¡ª be it ODI or T20.
India¡¯s performance in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men¡¯s T20 World Cup 2024 has been remarkable. They showcased their strength with a convincing victory against Afghanistan, highlighted by stellar performances from Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. In contrast, Bangladesh had a challenging start in their Super 8 opener against Australia, losing by 28 runs under the DLS method due to a struggling batting lineup, where key players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah failed to deliver.
A win for Bangladesh would rejuvenate their campaign and keep their semifinal hopes alive, while India will be virtually assured of a top-two finish in Group 1 of the Super 8s if they secure their fifth win in six matches of the ongoing tournament.
Players to watch out for
Rohit Sharma:?Rohit Sharma is renowned for his exceptional batting skills, especially in limited-overs cricket. As the captain, his leadership is vital for India both on and off the field. Rohit¡¯s ability to consistently score big runs and lead from the front makes him a key player. His role as an opening batter provides India with strong starts, setting a positive tone for the team¡¯s batting performance.
Virat Kohli:?Virat Kohli is considered one of the best batters in modern cricket across all formats. His consistency in scoring runs, ability to pace innings, and handle pressure situations make him indispensable to India¡¯s batting lineup. Kohli¡¯s athleticism and sharp fielding skills also contribute significantly to India¡¯s fielding standards. As a former captain, his experience and strategic insights are invaluable in supporting Rohit Sharma in leading the team.
Jasprit Bumrah:?Jasprit Bumrah is India¡¯s premier fast bowler, known for his ability to bowl yorkers and slower balls effectively in the death overs. His accuracy, variations, and capacity to handle pressure situations make him a crucial wicket-taker for India. Bumrah¡¯s skill in swinging the new ball and generating pace poses a threat in all phases of the game, providing early breakthroughs and setting the tone for India¡¯s bowling attack.
Shakib Al Hasan:?Shakib Al Hasan is a pivotal player for Bangladesh, renowned for his exceptional all-round abilities. With the bat, he offers stability in the middle order and can accelerate the scoring rate when required. As a left-arm spinner, Shakib is equally effective, often picking crucial wickets and maintaining control in the middle overs. His experience and leadership qualities add immense value to the team, making him a vital asset in both batting and bowling departments.
Mustafizur Rahman:?Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh¡¯s premier fast bowler, known for his deceptive variations and ability to bowl effective slower deliveries. His skills in the death overs, including yorkers and cutters, make him a potent weapon for restricting opposition batters. Mustafizur¡¯s knack for breaking partnerships and taking key wickets at crucial moments adds an extra dimension to Bangladesh¡¯s bowling attack.
Liton Das:?Liton Das is an important player for Bangladesh as the wicketkeeper-batter. He provides stability behind the stumps and contributes with crucial innings in the batting order. Liton¡¯s ability to score quick runs at the top of the order or consolidate the innings as required makes him a key player. His agility and sharpness as a wicketkeeper add value to Bangladesh¡¯s fielding efforts.
Key player battles
Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman:?Rohit Sharma has traditionally struggled against left-arm pacers, especially those who can bring the ball in sharply at a fast pace. This is evident in his dismissals in the T20 World Cup so far, having fallen to Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan), Saurabh Netravalkar (USA), and Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan). Bangladesh¡¯s Mustafizur Rahman, a top left-arm seamer, has been economical in the ongoing tournament, taking seven wickets at 4.27. On Saturday, he will aim to exploit Rohit¡¯s weaknesses.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Rishad Hossain:?Suryakumar Yadav has been in excellent form, scoring half-centuries in India¡¯s last two victories. His ability to neutralize key bowlers, like he did against Rashid Khan of Afghanistan, makes him a threat. On Saturday, he will face another leg-spinner, Rishad Hossain, who has been a standout performer for Bangladesh, with similar numbers to Rashid Khan.
Also read:?India vs Bangladesh: Recap of the rain-affected T20 World Cup clash from 2022
Arshdeep Singh vs Bangladesh openers:?Arshdeep Singh is India¡¯s leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 10 wickets at an average of 11.10. However, he has shown a tendency to leak runs early in the innings. Bangladesh¡¯s top three batters, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, and Najmul Hossain Shanto, will look to capitalize on this in Antigua.
India probable playing XI vs Bangladesh
India¡¯s predicted playing XI includes a mix of experienced and young players: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh. The team aims to continue their successful run by making minimal changes to the current effective lineup.
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