IND vs BAN T20 Playing XI: India Needs to Stay Cautious Against Bangladesh, Will Shivam Dube Get Another Chance?

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The Indian team, which has been performing well so far, will face Bangladesh in the Super Eight stage. Despite India's strong record against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma's team must not underestimate their opponents. The Indian team, riding on a winning streak, will hope for their star batsmen to return to form.

Rohit-Kohli Under Pressure

The Indian team, considered strong contenders for the title, performed excellently in their first Super Eight match against Afghanistan. With minimal gaps between matches, captain Rohit Sharma will hope his star players find their form. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit have yet to provide a solid start for the team. They are eager to play significant innings in this tournament, and the match against Bangladesh offers a great opportunity for them to regain form.

Shivam Dube's Form a Concern

Left-handed batsman Shivam Dube was included in the team for his ability to hit sixes in the middle and death overs, but he has yet to meet expectations. Despite a decent performance against the USA, his form from the IPL has not been replicated. If he fails again, the team management might consider replacing him with Sanju Samson. On a positive note, Hardik Pandya's return to batting form against Afghanistan was encouraging, and India is likely to stick with the same bowling combination. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who made his tournament debut against Afghanistan, was also effective.

Indian Bowlers in Good Rhythm

Led by fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowlers have been impressive. They performed well in the group stage and continued their dominance against Afghanistan in the Super Eight, successfully defending their target. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya have supported Bumrah well, and Kuldeep Yadav also made a notable impact in his first T20 World Cup appearance.

Bangladesh Batsmen Have Disappointed

India’s sole aim in the West Indies is to win the title, and performing well against Bangladesh is the next step towards that goal, especially with a match against Australia on June 24. Bangladesh's batsmen have been disappointing so far, and they must win to keep their hopes alive. The team lacks power hitters, and poor performances by openers Liton Das and Tanzid Khan have added to their woes. Facing Jasprit Bumrah, who has been in excellent form with an economy rate of 3.46, will be a significant challenge for Bangladesh. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized the importance of the top order scoring runs and hoped the bowlers would return to form. Their aim is to deliver their best performance against India.

Possible Playing XI for the Match

India:

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

Bangladesh:

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Towhid Hridoy, Zakir Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Liton Das (Wicketkeeper), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

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