India’s campaign so far has been driven by their dominant bowling and consistent top-order batting. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav currently leads the wicket-taking charts, while Abhishek Sharma sits at the top of the run-scorers list in the tournament. Bangladesh, meanwhile, began their Super Fours campaign with a victory over Sri Lanka, powered by half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy.
While the match is not technically a must-win for either side, a place in the final is at stake. Bangladesh will be without their regular captain Litton Das, who has been sidelined with an injury.
After winning the toss, Jaker explained his decision and provided an update on Litton’s absence.
“We would like to bowl first. He (Litton) got injured during a practice session and, unfortunately, missed out on this crucial game. I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team, and we will try to give our best. We will try to restrict them and chase it down. The surface looks pretty good to bat on. We have got four changes,” he said.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he was pleased to bat first after losing the toss.
“We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games, and we are happy to bat first. We have to follow the good things that we have been doing, and the results will take care of themselves. The boys have done their bit; it is part of the game (dropped catches). Much pleasant (weather). Same team,” Suryakumar said.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
