India eye semis berth but remain wary of Bangladesh challenge in Super 8s at T20 World Cup

The Indian Cricket Team is one step closer to sealing their semis berth at the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup but are also aware of the challenges that come along while facing Bangladesh in the shortest format, as both teams set for their marquee Super 8 tie in Antigua on Saturday (June 22). The Men in Blue sit in a commanding position on the points table, and a win over their Asian opponents will confirm their ticket in the final four.

Here is the preview and result prediction of the India vs Bangladesh Super 8 match at T20 WC.

Preview

India holdthe upper hand in this tally, having won on all occasions before in this competition. After how they beat Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match, the Men in Blue look confident of maintaining their winning run.

Although their combination looks sorted on paper, they still have a few worries to iron out, including Virat Kohli’s batting position and Shivam Dube’s form. While both continue to struggle in this tournament, India might stick with Kohli, probably bringing him back to his best position (number three), replacing him with Yashasvi Jaiswal to open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma.

In that case, Dube makes way for Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant, who has done well so far at number three, might get demoted to number five. With Suryakumar Yadav at four and Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel to follow, India’s batting line-up is intimidating for any opposition.

Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav to play as remaining bowlers.

The Bangladeshi side will enter the contest following a lacklustre showing against the mighty Aussies in their first Super 8 tie, losing the rain-hit game by 28 runs. A team filled with unbelievable talent is yet to produce a dominating performance in this tournament, and with India on the opposite side on Saturday, they can hope to make this day theirs.

Besides, India must also be wary of their bowling attack, consisting of two-seamers on the top of their prowess – Tanzim Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman, with rookie spinner Rishad Hossain to come in later.

Irrespective of the threat Bangladesh brings to the table, they are unlikely to topple India in this Super 8 match in Antigua.

Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –

India - Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh -Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain, Litton Kumar Das, Shakib al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Sakib