After thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan, a confident Team India will be up against Bangladesh in the 17th match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday (October 19).
The Rohit Sharma-led side have dominated the proceedings so far, winning all their three games so far and sitting comfortably at the top of the points-table. On the other hand, Bangladesh have won just one game from their three affairs so far and is placed seventh in the table.
In their last game, hosts India won the match emphatically by seven wickets against Pakistan in what turned out to be a one-sided affair.
Bangladesh on the other side, suffered an eight wicket defeat against New Zealand in Chennai.
Before the defeat against the Kiwis, Bangladesh were also crushed by defending champions England as the Shakib Al Hasan-led side suffered a 137-run defeat. The Bangla Tigers had managed to win their campaign opener against Afghanistan by six wickets in Dharamsala.
Weather Report:
According to Accuweather, there are no chances of rain during the India vs Bangladesh match and the chances of precipitation is just one per cent. The maximum temperature will be around 33 degrees Celsius with cloudy weather.
Pitch Report:
Historically, the MCA Stadium pitches in Pune have been a batting paradise. Meanwhile, the surface offers good pace and bounce for the fast bowlers.
Despite dew likely to come in the second innings, the teams batting first have done well and this will be a conundrum the captains face at the toss. Five of the seven ODI matches at this venue have been won the teams batting first.
What time will the India vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 match begin?
The game will begin at 2:00 PM IST while the toss is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 match on television in India?
The ODI World Cup 2023 match will be live-telecasted on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the online streaming of the match between India and Bangladesh?
The spicy affair can be streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website for free.
Head 2 Head
Full Squads
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin
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