India's strongest expected playing XI versus Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023

 

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India's strongest expected playing XI versus Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023

This Thursday, October 19, at MCA Stadium in Pune, Team India (IND) and Bangladesh (BAN) will square off in the 17th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

This much anticipated matchup between two teams with contrasting styles promises to be an exciting sight. India, the undeniable superpower, has a perfect record of three victories in a row and is sitting atop the points table, ruthlessly crushing their rivals.

India currently has a clean bill of health, with a squad full of fitness and form। His position as the opening batter alongside the coach was strengthened by Hubman Gill's successful return in the previous game with Pakistan। Given their lineup, the only change that the Men in Blue could make would be to rest one of their pacers in favour of Mohammed Shami, who is more experienced। However, currently, India seems to prefer to keep things the same.

The Indian team against Bangladesh is as follows:

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are the starters.

The tournament has been nothing short of spectacular for Rohit Sharma. He responded to a rare duck against Australia with a brilliant century against Afghanistan, and he followed it up with an imposing 86 against Pakistan. Given the conducive batting environment at MCA Stadium, he'll undoubtedly want his bat to speak for itself.

Shubman Gill, meanwhile, showed off excellent form against Pakistan after making a triumphant comeback from dengue. He consistently found the boundary ropes with accuracy and dispatched the majority of the deliveries he faced with authority. He is currently just five points behind Babar Azam in the ICC ODI batsman rankings, which would give him the top spot. It's unclear if this is on his mind, but achieving this goal would undoubtedly be advantageous to both parties.

Middle Order: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. (Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images, source of the image)

Despite being in excellent form, Virat Kohli hasn't been able to repeat his trademark of turning his starts into enormous scores. Against Australia, his partnership with KL Rahul exuded pure class. In the team, Kohli seems to have accepted a specific role as a troubleshooter. Notably, he recorded two significant half-centuries in the first two games, demonstrating his versatility and importance to the team.

Although Shreyas Iyer's recent performance is impressive, his dismissal against Australia serves as a cautionary tale and a reminder to use caution when necessary. His incredible 101-meter six against Afghanistan demonstrates his ability to up the ante when it counts. He unquestionably strengthens the Indian middle order with his expert spin-playing abilities, adding an important dimension to the team's batting prowess.

KL Rahul's gameplay has undergone a remarkable transformation since he returned from injury. It goes without saying that he will put on the gloves and bat at No. 5 when India takes on Bangladesh. His pivotal role for India in the remaining matches of the tournament was further highlighted by his game-changing performance against Australia in difficult conditions.