India carried their dominant form into the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025, registering a comfortable 41-run win over Bangladesh in their second fixture of the round.

The victory not only showcased India’s strength with both bat and ball but also cemented their place in the final of the prestigious tournament. Their performance highlighted consistency and depth across departments, giving them a huge boost ahead of the title clash.

The game took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 24. With this win, India once again underlined their supremacy in the tournament, proving too strong for their opponents and ensuring their momentum remains intact heading into the final.

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India Seals the Final by Defeating Bangladesh:

India, batting first, got off to a blazing start with Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma putting together 77 runs in just 38 balls. Gill chipped in with 29 from 19 deliveries, while Abhishek was the star of the partnership, hammering 75 off only 37 balls with six boundaries and five maximums before being dismissed via a run out.

However, the middle order couldn’t maintain the same tempo. Shivam Dube, pushed up to No. 3, scored just two, while captain Suryakumar Yadav fell for 5 at No. 4. Hardik Pandya played a steady hand with 38 off 29, but Tilak Varma and Axar Patel struggled to accelerate. India eventually finished on 168/6 after their 20 overs.

Chasing a target of 169, Bangladesh found themselves under pressure right from the start. Saif Hassan was the lone resistance, smashing 69 off 51 balls, including three fours and five sixes, but he was lucky to survive three dropped chances during his innings.

The rest of the batting line-up failed to provide support, with only Parvez Hossain Emon reaching double figures, scoring 21. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav led the Indian attack with three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy chipped in with two wickets each, sealing a comfortable 41-run win for India.

Top 5 experts criticise India’s batting reshuffle vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025:

Despite India reaching the Asia Cup 2025 final, their frequent changes in the batting lineup attracted significant backlash. Here’s a look at five experts who openly criticised India’s batting order decisions in the IND vs BAN Super 4 match.

• Aakash Chopra

Former India opener Aakash Chopra heavily criticised the team’s frequent middle-order shuffles, describing them as “confusing.” Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, he admitted he struggled to understand the reasoning behind the constant changes and expressed his bafflement over the strategy employed in the match.

He said, “ Well, quite a few things were actually weird. Of course, while Abhishek and Shubman were batting, it looked like a very good batting surface, and you can play through the line, and you could actually hit wherever you wanted to hit.”

He further said, “ But then the wicket falls, and then the batting order is inexplicable. I mean, what exactly India was trying to do with the batting order is baffling, to say the least. Tilak Verma should have been sent earlier in fact. Because I mean 3 was available, 4 was available. You don't send him, you send Hardik ahead of Tilak.”

He added, “ Somebody who's actually looked in quite decent touch in this tournament thus far, whatever opportunities he got. And again, yes Sanju should have been there. But very difficult to understand the thought process behind what they're doing.”

• Varun Aaron

Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron voiced his surprise at the team’s reshuffled batting lineup, particularly sending Shivam Dube and Axar Patel ahead of Sanju Samson, who has three T20I centuries. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Aaron expressed his confusion and questioned the logic behind these middle-order changes during the match.

He said, “ I'm really perplexed with the way they deployed batsmen. They obviously thought they can get Dube on and he'll take down the spinners. But Sanju Samson is another option where he could have been slotted in early today, because we know how he enjoys batting slightly up top.”

He further said, “ I do not understand it. Axar ahead of Sanju Samson. The man's got 3 T20 centuries in the last year. You've got to cut him some slack. And to be honest, there's not much difference with any of the batsmen when it comes to their strike rate. It's not like we have 4 batsmen who can strike above 150 and we have a couple who can only play runner ball.”

He added, “ It's not like that. Every one of those batsmen in the top 8 can really have a good swipe at the ball and strike at a very high strike rate. So, I really don't see any motivation or any motive rather behind so many chops and changes in the batting order.”

• Sunil Gavaskar

Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar also questioned the Men in Blue’s frequent batting order changes, noting that it unsettles the team’s flow. He further voiced concern over captain Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles with form, sharing his thoughts with India Today on the need for stability and consistent performance.

He said, “ Sometimes, when you are looking to give batters some practice, you tend to move your batting order just that little bit. I don't think there should be too much of a change in the batting order. That can affect the rhythm of the team. Batting order also needs a rhythm.”

He continued, “ Occasionally, you can push somebody up, looking at the circumstances. But to push a finisher like Dube at No. 3 was a little bit difficult. That is one area where India faltered a little bit. You yourself as captain have not scored runs in the previous game.”

He further said, “ It is important for the captain to come in and get a few runs. He came at No. 4 and got out, looking to play the same shot [like previous game]. That's a very productive shot for him, but when you are getting out to that, maybe you should not play it till you have really got the feel of the surface.”

• Irfan Pathan

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan pointed out that India’s flexible batting order can make it tough for players to adjust to new roles. Highlighting the importance of strong finishes in the death overs, he shared his views on his YouTube channel (@officialIrfanPathan), stressing the need for consistency and clarity in the lineup.

He said, “ India have a very flexible batting line-up, the batters have to be flexible, they may have to bat at different positions. Sometimes they have to bat out of position, and that is not an easy task, it is difficult. Today, we saw Shivam Dube coming in at No.3, it is understandable because he has not batted much. So, he can get some batting time and also at that time spin was being bowled.”

He further said, “ The match-up was right there, but Sanju Samson had to bat quite low, Tilak Varma also got demoted. It is difficult to bat down the order and show the aggression straightaway. Sanju Samson did not even come to bat, the No.8 position is a position that is quite low for him. Even Axar Patel struggled, he is someone who is fluent mostly, even he did not seem in good rhythm.”

He added, “ Overall, looking at the batting, it seems that Abhishek Sharma is now the mainstay. India were 110 at one stage after Abhishek Sharma got out, and you expect to get 200 from there, but they could not even score 170. Apart from Hardik Pandya, the other lower middle-order batters, it seems like they need to work hard if they need to be successful in that finishing role.”

He concluded, “ Eventually, at the big stage, not Asia Cup, they might not need it here, but there will be a time where India will have to improve their finishing, especially the lower middle order batters who are used to batting in the top or middle order.”

• Kris Srikkanth

Ex-India opener Kris Srikkanth also slammed the team’s frequent batting order changes, calling them “a worrying trend.” He stressed that the top four should remain fixed and described the middle order as chaotic, sharing his views on his YouTube channel (@CheekyCheeka).

He said, “ Shivam Dube at 3, though it was to combat Rishad Hossain, every match chopping and changing the batting order is not a good sign. Though India are playing against several poor sides, it's still a major tournament. It's almost better off they don't play such a tournament and just hand the trophy to Team India.”

He further said, “ But the batting order should be settled. Where they can play around is whether Hardik Pandya bats at 5 or if Sanju Samson can bat at the position. But the top four should be settled at all times. By changing that only it is becoming a problem.”

He added, “ Tilak Varma played beautifully in the last game but got out early this time. What happens with so much changing is that the player loses confidence. The player should not lose confidence. They promoted Axar Patel in the end ahead of Samson. For that, they could have sent Axar Patel at 3. Instead of Dube, you could have sent Axar.”

He concluded, “ Axar has batted at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup itself. Even Dube didn't score in this game and two games prior, so he might lose confidence. Same with Sanju Samson so all our middle order batters have barely played one innings. So if you have a fixed top four, this problem will not arise. At the moment, the middle order is disorganised.”

Following their win over Bangladesh, India confirmed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Their last Super 4 match is scheduled against Sri Lanka on Friday, September 26, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where they will look to continue their dominant run.

Team India marches into the final of the Asia Cup 2025. After defeating archrival Pakistan in the Super Four round, the Men in Blue swiftly won against Bangladesh (IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2025)as well. With the second consecutive win in the round of super fours, as expected, India, the champion of the T20I World Cup, confirmed a place in the summit clash. Abhishek Sharma was named as Man of the Match for this brilliant 75-run knock against Bangladesh. 

Toss and second innings

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first. The stand-in captain, Jaker Ali, expected help from the surface in the second innings while chasing a target. Bangladesh went to face India after a thriller win against Sri Lanka. Ahead of the crucial match, their regular skipper, Litton, said he received an injury during a practice session and was ruled out from the clash. Bangladesh made multiple changes for the March 16 of the ongoing Asia Cup but without proving any effect. They tried to bowl tightly but mainly fell short during batting. India, for the exchange of 6 wickets, registered 168 runs in the first innings. During the middle part of the innings, Bangladeshi bowlers tried to make their grip strong, but a 38 off 29 from Hardik Pandya helped India to post a competitive total. 

Second Innings

Saif Hassan (69) emerged as the lone warrior for Bangladesh while chasing the target in the second innings. Hardik Pandya was a little bit expensive, but Jasprit Bumrah provided India an early breakthrough. Kuldeep Yadav again proved his importance during crucial moments of the match. During the 17th over, he took 2 wickets in 2 balls and changed the whole complexion of the clash. Against India's spin attack, Bangladesh's batting order was baffled and eventually collapsed. Eight batters of Bangladesh lost their scalps without claiming double-digit runs. 

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IND vs BAN Asia Cup Match 16 Scorecard in Brief:

India- 168/ 6 (20) India won by 41 runs

Bangladesh- 127/10 (19.3)

India secured their place in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 with a 41-run win against Bangladesh on Wednesday in Dubai. They remained unbeaten in the tournament and confirmed their supreme championship form with bat and ball. Abhishek Sharma starred once more at the top, and the bowlers made sure Bangladesh's chase never take off.

Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh made the bold call of putting India in, but openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill took full advantage of the powerplay. The duo added 77 runs in just over six overs, with Abhishek smashing 75 off 37 balls.Even though the middle order struggled in the middle overs, Hardik Pandya's gradual and steady 38 off 29 deliveries helped India to 168/6 in 20 overs, which was a match-winning total.

Bangladesh stumbled early in the chase, losing Tanzid Hasan cheaply to Jasprit Bumrah early. Saif Hassan gave the innings hope with a fighting 69, but India’s spinners, particularly Kuldeep Yadav with 3/18, took apart their middle order. Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel added crucial breakthroughs, while Bumrah finished with 2/18 to wrap up the innings at 127 in 19.3 overs. The result confirmed India as the first team in the final, while Bangladesh now face Pakistan in a must-win clash.

IND vs BAN: Who Said What ?

Abhishek Sharma (Player of the Match):

"I got the job done for my team, I have told before also, I go with the flow. When it's in my range, I go after the first ball as well and try to get the powerplay for my team. In a few matches, I wanted to go for the first ball because they wanted to get a wicket. This was a fresh wicket, I wanted to have a look, so me and Shubman decided to have a look and then go. I always wanted to go with the field, I always see the field and then go for my shots. I want to play according to the field. I have done a lot of work in the practice sessions, that is a time when the batter gets to play a lot of balls. When you play too many shots in the net, you can get out but I practice and try to not to get out in the nets."

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Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain):

"We didn't get to bat first in this tournament, I think we batted first against Oman but we wanted to bat first in the Super Fours and see how it goes. Looking at their bowling lineup, they had a left arm-spinner and leg spinner, I think Dube was perfect for that occasion in that 7-15 overs range. If the outfield would have been really fast, it would have been 180-185 but with the bowling lineups we have, if we bowl 12-14 good overs, we will win on most occasions."

Jaker Ali (Bangladesh Captain):

"It's quite surprising, but I take the preparation. All the credit goes to the boys, after ten overs they adjusted brilliantly. We can take lots of things from this game, we have another game tomorrow. We have to keep in mind that we can win tomorrow and play the final. Let's see what kind of combination we are going to go but we will give our best."

India secured their spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final after defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in Super 4 Match 4. India batted first and had made 72 runs without losing a wicket through their powerplay, helped by Abhishek Sharma scoring 75 runs off just 37 balls. Bangladesh's bowlers came back in the middle overs, limiting India's total to 168 for 6. In reply, Bangladesh’s batting faltered despite Saif Hassan’s fighting 69, as they were bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Key Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy sealed the win with tight spells. Below are the main reasons for Bangladesh defeat:

1. Failure to capitalize on India’s slowdown

India started fast but slowed down after the openers fell. Bangladesh’s bowlers, especially Rishad Hossain (2/27) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (1/29), kept them to 168. But Bangladesh couldn’t use that advantage with the bat.

2. No support for Saif Hassan

Saif Hassan played a fine knock of 69 off 51 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup collapsed. Most of his partners failed to reach double digits, as India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/29) dominated.

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3. Missing captain and team disruption

Bangladesh was missing their captain Litton Das who was out with injury. The four changes in XI also affected their balance and rhythm even further, presenting a stiff task to overcome the talented Indian side.

Bangladesh began their Super 4 campaign in style, pulling off an impressive win against Sri Lanka. Riding on that confidence, they locked horns with an unbeaten Indian side in their second fixture of this stage.

India, batting first, got off to a solid start during the power play. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers displayed remarkable discipline and sharp variations in the middle overs. Their efforts paid off as they slowed down the scoring rate and picked up timely breakthroughs, restricting India to a total of just 168 runs.

Chasing the target, Bangladesh suffered an early setback by losing a wicket in the initial overs. Still, their batters kept the scoreboard ticking with steady partnerships. Unfortunately, as the innings progressed, they faltered in the middle overs, losing two key wickets in quick succession. These dismissals stalled their momentum and made the chase far more challenging, putting the responsibility on the lower order to carry the fight forward.

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Axar Patel Strikes to Dismiss Towhid Hridoy:

Towhid Hridoy walked in after Bangladesh lost two quick wickets, hoping to stabilize the innings and push the score forward. However, his stay was short-lived as he failed to leave any significant mark.

In the 10th over, Axar Patel produced the breakthrough. Delivering a well-tossed-up ball on middle and leg, Axar invited the big shot. Hridoy went for it, aiming to clear long-on, but he mistimed his stroke completely. The ball ballooned high into the air, giving Abhishek Sharma ample time in the deep to complete a safe catch.

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It was a poor shot selection, especially after Bangladesh had already managed a six earlier in the same over. Instead of consolidating, Hridoy’s impatience cost him dearly. With his dismissal, Bangladesh’s momentum suffered another blow, and the players headed into the drinks break under added pressure.

Towhid Hridoy’s innings ended quickly as he managed just 7 runs from 10 balls at a strike rate of 70.00. Looking to attack Axar Patel, he mistimed a lofted shot and was caught by Abhishek Sharma at long-on. His dismissal added to Bangladesh’s troubles, leaving their middle order under more pressure in the crucial chase.

It was the perfect time for Hardik Pandya to show his batting power during the India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match on September 24 at the Dubai International Stadium. When the Indian batting order was struggling against Bangladesh spinner bowlers, Hardik Pandya walked into the crease to reduce some pressure. 

The opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill delivered again, but the quick dismissals of Shivam Dube, who came to bat as the number three batter, and Captain Suryakumar Yadav suddenly provided Bangladesh some momentum. From 77 runs to 114 runs, India lost their 4 wickets. Shubman Gill, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav were the batters who departed in this span. Pandya had to do a lot of work—he had to score runs as well as prevent the fall of wickets.

Before today's match, Pandya did not get too many opportunities to show his batting skills in this tournament. He bowled on a regular basis; his batting was rare nowadays for Team India, which made the situation more challenging for him and Team India as well. All doubts were gone when he started to score runs in a controlled manner.

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Hardik Pandya played a wonderful shot for a 6

Against Rishad Hossain, Yadav played one of the most eye-soothing shots for a maximum. Against the spinner, the right-handed batter took a giant stride out to reach the length of the ball and then swung the bat. The connection between the ball and the willow was on point; the ball, with tremendous acceleration, flew over the boundary line over the long-off region for maximum. Hardik played a crucial 38-run knock against 29 deliveries with 4 fours and one over-boundary.

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Team India in the first innings registered a competitive total of 168 against 6 wickets. Abhishek Sharma was the highest run getter with a 75-run innings in his bag. 

During the India vs Bangladesh Super Fours fixture in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on Wednesday (September 24), Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman set a new T20I record for his nation after surpassing the legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. 

After sending India to bat first, Bangladesh restricted India to 168/6 in 20 overs. Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman had the bowling figures of 4-0-33-1, as he took the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for only five runs. In that same over, where the Indian skipper was dismissed after the confident Bangladesh took a successful review, in-form Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was run out after a brilliant fielding from Rishad Hossain, as Mustafizur finished the job. 

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Mustafizur Rahman broke Shakib Al Hasan's record: Leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh

With the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman completed his 150 T20I wickets, as he became the first Bangladesh bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets. That wicket made Mustafizur the leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh, as he surpassed the legendary left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, who took 149 wickets in his T20I career. 

After the Afghan star Rashid Khan, Mustafizur became the second Asian to record 150 T20I wickets. Meanwhile, he also became the second pacer to bag 150 T20I wickets, just after the New Zealand legend Tim Southee. Overall, the Bangladesh left-arm pacer became the first left-arm pacer and fourth bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets.

Bowlers with 150 T20I wickets

• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan/ICC World XI): 173 T20I wickets
• Tim Southee (New Zealand): 164 T20I wickets
• Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh): 150 T20I wickets
• Ish Sodhi (New Zealand): 150 T20I wickets

Mustafizur has taken eight wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, as he is currently the third leading wicket-taker in this T20 tournament. 

Mustafizur has taken 356 international wickets, as he is the third leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international cricket. 

After a convincing win against Pakistan, India took on Bangladesh in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025. While batting first, the Men in Blue got off to a steady start, rotating the strike and keeping the scoreboard ticking. The openers laid a decent platform, allowing the middle order to take charge later in the innings.

Fiery Abhishek Sharma and Icey Shubman Gill soon took control, unleashing aggressive shots and dominating Bangladesh’s bowlers. Both batters displayed remarkable timing and power, hitting boundaries at regular intervals and ensuring India maintained a brisk scoring rate. Their confident strokeplay lifted the momentum, leaving the opposition struggling to find answers.

Abhishek Sharma joined the attack with his trademark strokes, combining well with Shubman to accelerate the innings further. Together, they added a substantial 72 runs, boosting India’s total and putting the team in a commanding position heading into the initial stage of the innings.

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Shubman Gill’s Classy Inning Ends by Rishad Hossain:

Shubman Gill started the inning really well. He dominated Bangladesh’s bowlers with some beautiful shots. He contributed quick and crucial runs on board in the first power play. When the second power play started, he resumed his innings by smashing Rishad for a boundary. But his innings came to an end in the next ball.

In the 7th over, Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain delivered a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Shubman Gill. After a wide on the second ball, Hossain bowled with intent, adjusting his length despite being hit for a boundary earlier.

Gill attempted an aggressive shot, but mistimed it, sending the ball toward long-off. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, positioned perfectly, held on to a sharp catch, ending the dangerous partnership. The wicket provided Bangladesh with a much-needed boost, halting India’s momentum and showing that persistence and smart adjustments can pay off even under pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

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Shubman Gill contributed a quickfire 29 runs off just 19 balls in the Super 4 clash, striking at an impressive rate of 152.63. During his innings, he showcased his ability to find gaps and score boundaries efficiently, hitting two fours and one six. 

Gill’s aggressive approach helped India maintain a brisk scoring pace, providing a solid platform for the middle order. Despite his eventual dismissal while attempting a big shot, his cameo added crucial momentum to India’s innings. His strike rate and intent at the crease reflected his intent to dominate the bowlers and keep the scoreboard ticking consistently.

That's what Team India was looking for. Again, a powerful start was provided by the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma in the 2025 Asia Cup Super Four stage. The pitch of Dubai International Stadium was probably a little bit slower, so the openers started the innings on a lower gear to get accustomed to the conditions.

After a few deliveries, Sharma and Gill gradually pushed the paddles to produce another high-class performance, like they did against Pakistan. They started to bat with the same intensity against Bangladesh. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first. Due to injury, their regular captain, Litton Das, is out of the match. Jaker Ali is playing as the stand-in captain in the game. Today (September 24), against Bangladesh, India scored 77 runs through their opening stand. Gill scored 29 off 19 before getting caught out on a Rishad Hossain delivery.

In his short innings, the vice captain of India's T20I team hammered a couple of boundaries and an over boundary. He smashed the 6 against Nasum Ahmed. During the second delivery of the 4th over of the first innings, Ahmed opted to attack the stumps. Gill, too, stepped out to activate his own version of attack.

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The distance between the ball and the batter's stance was not perfect, but still, Gill managed to hit the ball with force. The right-handed batsman clubbed the ball over the deep midwicket for a six. Gill was looking good on track but was not able to convert the momentum into big knocks.

Against Pakistan, he missed a half-century only by three runs, scoring 47 off 28 balls, for a winning cause. 

Watch the six from Shubman's bat here

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India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match. Both teams are riding high on confidence after they got victories in their previous games in the tournament. Before today (September 24), India outshined Pakistan, and Bangladesh emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in a thrilling encounter. As of now, India is the only team in the tournament that remains unbeaten. 

The Bangladesh cricket team will have to turn the rock if they want to maintain their winning momentum. India, under Surykumar Yadav's leadership, performed with dominance in every department. But the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill can be the main hurdle for team Bangladesh. They will have to bring on their best to dismiss the two in-form batters as quickly as possible. The toss can play a crucial factor at Dubai International Stadium tothe winning team. In the overall 17 games contested between the two teams, India has won 16, while Bangladesh has managed to win only once.

Toss Update:

The stand-in captain of Bangladesh, Jaker Ali, won the toss and elected to bowl first. It is understandable why they opted to bowl first. So far, the surface in Dubai has proved helpful for chasing targets. Ali informed them that their regular skipper, Litton Das, was out of the match because of an injury he received during their practice. 

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"We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first. We have to follow the good things that we have been doing and the results will take care of itself", Yadav said after toss. 

Jaker Ali, after winning the toss, said, "I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team and we will try to give our best. We will try to restrict them and chase it down. Surface looks pretty good to bat."

Playing XIs:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (C) (WK), Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin.