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A brief analysis of Indian batsmen's statistics highlights a significant vulnerability to left-arm finger spin, a skill that the Bangladesh captain, the linchpin of their team, has mastered. The upcoming World Cup match between India and Bangladesh carries particular significance in this context. In ODIs since 2022, Indian batsmen have fallen victim to left-arm spinners 42 times, in contrast to 21 and 24 wickets taken by leg-spinners and off-spinners, respectively.
Shakib Al Hasan would naturally find encouragement in this statistic, but there's a twist. The participation of the Bangladesh captain in the game at Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, located just 30 kilometers from Pune, is uncertain due to a left quadriceps injury. The Bangladesh management has not confirmed his availability for the match.
Virat Kohli commented on Shakib, stating, "He's got amazing control. He's a very experienced bowler. He bowls very well with the new ball, knows how to deceive the batsman, and is also very economical. You have to play your best against all these bowlers." Shakib has taken 10 wickets in four games against India since 2022, averaging 18 with a strike rate of 24.
The Indian team has declared that they do not have a specific strategy to counter Shakib, and his participation is inconsequential to them. India's bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, mentioned, "Honestly, I don't think any conversation that we have out here, we know he is a good player. He has done well for Bangladesh, he is a champion player, he is handy, he bats for the team, he bowls well, he bowls in the powerplay, he's a quality bowler, and I think you got to give that to him. But for us really it doesn't really..."
Setting aside the Shakib factor, the Bangladesh team has found ways to challenge even the strongest Indian teams. Recent statistics indicate Bangladesh's improved performance in this fixture. They have won three of their last four ODIs against India, with victories occurring in bilateral matches and the recent Asia Cup fixture, which was of lesser significance.
This is not just a bilateral or dead rubber situation; it's a live World Cup contest. The Indian team is currently in excellent form, with their batters, led by Rohit Sharma, in an aggressive mood, and their bowlers, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, operating with precision. All signs point to India being the favorites, but a strong performance from Bangladesh should not be ruled out.
When: October 19, 2023, 2:00 PM IST
Where: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Teams
India:
Due to the limited dimensions of the Pune Stadium, the possibility of adding an additional spinner to the Indian team is unlikely, and it appears that the XI that competed against Pakistan on October 14 will remain unchanged.
Bangladesh:
The composition of the Bangladesh XI is currently a significant puzzle, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the captain's availability. To address this, there is a potential consideration of replacing the out-of-form Tanzid Hasan with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who could be promoted to the opening position. Additionally, there may be an opportunity for Tanzim Hasan Sakib to be included in the team.
Squads:
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bangladesh Squad: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed
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