Match 17: India vs Bangladesh
Date: October 19, 2023
Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India
The 17th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will take place between India (IND) and Bangladesh (BAN) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19. India enters the match with great momentum after their impressive victory over Pakistan in Ahmedabad. They have won all three of their matches and have a strong Net Run Rate.
On the contrary, Bangladesh is lacking confidence following their defeat against the Black Caps, where they lost by eight wickets with over seven overs remaining. The uncertainty surrounding Shakib Al Hasan’s fitness for the match against India has further dampened Bangladesh’s spirits. Currently, they are placed seventh in the standings with just one win out of three games. In order to stand a chance against the dominant side led by Rohit Sharma, Bangladesh’s top order must perform exceptionally well.
India is the clear favorite to win this match, and I expect them to bat first and set a big total. Their batting lineup is one of the best in the world, with players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Their bowling attack is also very strong, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami leading the way.
Bangladesh has a few good batsmen, such as Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mahmudullah. However, I don’t think they will be able to chase down a total of over 300 runs. Their bowling attack is also not as strong as India’s, so I expect them to struggle to contain the Indian batsmen.
Of course, cricket is an unpredictable game, and anything can happen on any given day. However, I think India is the clear favorite to win this match, and I expect them to do so by a comfortable margin.
IND VS BAN ICC World Cup 2023 Match 17 Probable XIs:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
AI (Chatgpt) Prediction: INDIA to WIN
India is the favorite to win the match against the Bangladesh.
CWC 2023: IND VS BAN: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune is a dream for batsmen, while bowlers may struggle due to the size of the ground. However, as the game progresses, spinners can find some extra assistance from the pitch. Nevertheless, with dew present and the ball sliding off the surface when played under artificial lights, it may be advantageous to bowl first and set the tone for the match.
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