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Team India is riding high on a fantastic form, having won all three of their previous matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, secured a victory in just one out of their three matches, with two losses. The rivalry between these two teams has a long history in the World Cup, and this encounter promises to be another exciting chapter.
Here's a quick overview of their past meetings in the World Cup:
1. 2007 - First Meeting: Both teams faced each other for the first time in the 2007 World Cup, creating an unforgettable moment in cricket history. Bangladesh emerged as the surprise victors by defeating India in the group stage. Unfortunately, Team India was knocked out of the tournament.
2. 2011 - Quarter-Final Clash: In the 2011 World Cup, they met again, this time in the quarter-finals. Under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India secured a convincing 87-run victory.
3. 2015 - Melbourne Showdown: In the 2015 World Cup, India faced Bangladesh in a quarter-final match in Melbourne. India emerged victorious once more, defeating Bangladesh by 109 runs.
4. 2019 - Birmingham Battle: The most recent encounter took place in the 2019 World Cup, with Virat Kohli leading the Indian team. India defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs in Birmingham.
Now, in the 2023 World Cup, these two teams will face off once again. It's only the fourth ODI clash between them in India, with the previous ones occurring in 1998. In India, the home team has dominated Bangladesh, winning all three encounters. The first was in Chandigarh in 1990, where India won by nine wickets. In 1998, in Mohali, India won by five wickets. In the same year, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India secured a victory by five wickets once again.
After a gap of 25 years, Bangladesh will return to Indian soil, and they will be keen to change this historical trend. Despite India's home advantage, the match promises to be a thrilling contest.
For today's match, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat. Shakib Al Hasan, their experienced player, is absent from the lineup, which is a significant setback for the Bangladeshi team. In his place, Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named captain.
On the other side, Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, mentioned that they would have chosen to bowl first if they had won the toss. However, he also mentioned that there are no changes in the playing eleven.
The atmosphere at the stadium is electric, and fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting contest. Stay tuned for live updates as we witness this thrilling battle between India and Bangladesh in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
