India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Match Preview

As cricket enthusiasts gear up for an enthralling face-off, India and Bangladesh are set to clash in Match 6 of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023. Hosted at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the atmosphere is electric. With memories of India's resounding 227-run win in their previous ODI encounter, fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of this pivotal match, expected to be a defining moment in the tournament.

Recent Team Performances

India clinched a spot in the Asia Cup finals with a significant win over Sri Lanka in the Super 4. Despite setting a modest 213, their bowling arsenal held strong, limiting Sri Lanka to 172. Standouts included Rohit Sharma's 53, Kuldeep Yadav's four wickets, and contributions from Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Bangladesh, on the other hand, battled fiercely against the Lankans but missed the mark by 21 runs. Towhid Hridoy's 82 and the combined bowling prowess of Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed, with three wickets each, were notable.

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to be a run-fest. With conditions favouring the pacers, the batters will enjoy playing on this surface. A team winning the toss might look to chase, given the nature of the pitch and recent trends.

Key Players

Rohit Sharma: Currently topping the run charts with 194 runs at an average of 64.66, the Indian skipper is on the hunt for his first century this tournament. Fresh from his achievement of 10,000 ODI runs, Sharma will be keen to make an impact.

Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh's front-line pacer, Ahmed, has taken nine wickets in four games, becoming the top wicket-taker. His bowling figures of 4 for 44 against Afghanistan speaks volumes about his form. Taskin will be a vital cog for Bangladesh in challenging the mighty Indian batting line-up.

Projected Lineups: India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023