Suryakumar Yadav’s much-needed fifty and Jasprit Bumrah’s reliability with the ball helped India kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign on a high as the Men in Blue registered a 47-run victory against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led India are currently placed second on the Super Eight Group 1 Standing and are gearing up to take on another Asian rival in Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on June 22. A win against the Bangla Tigers will almost guarantee India a semi-final spot.

Ahead of this exciting contest, let’s have a look at India’s predicted XI against Bangladesh.

Predicted XI

Rohit Sharma (c)

India skipper Rohit Sharma has had an underwhelming run since he scored an unbeaten half-century against Ireland in India’s tournament opener. However, the explosive opener has managed to score 76 runs in the tournament so far.

With over 4000 runs and a strike rate of 139.32 in T20Is, Rohit is always a go-to opener in the format. Furthermore, the Hitman has smashed 454 runs at a strike rate of 141 against Bangladesh in T20Is and will be looking to continue his dominance over them.

Virat Kohli

T20 World Cups have always brought the best out of Virat Kohli the batter. However, the Indian superstar has found it difficult to score runs this time in the USA and the Caribbean.

That said, with an outstanding average of almost 50, Kohli has dominated the 20-over format with more than 4000 runs to his name. Additionally, he averages 96.50 against Bangladesh and it is only a matter of time before Kohli finds form in the ongoing tournament.

Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)

Rishabh Pant is probably enjoying his best World Cup campaign since his international debut for India. Returning from an injury, Pant smashed 446 runs in IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals to make himself the first-choice wicketkeeper in India’s starting XI for the T20 World Cup.

The southpaw has scored 116 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 131.81 in this T20 World Cup. His free-flowing style and intent with the bat will be an X-factor for India against Bangladesh.

Suryakumar Yadav

The No.1 T20I batter in the world, Suryakumar Yadav is an integral member of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 team. His unorthodox approach with the bat at No.4 provides both aggression and stability to India’s middle order.

Suryakumar’s back-to-back fifties have boosted his confidence as the swashbuckling batter has now scored 112 runs in four matches at an average of 37.33. Indian fans will want SKY to continue his sublime form in the tournament.

Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube enjoyed a great IPL 2024 having scored 396 runs and was selected for the T20 World Cup squad due to his CSK performances. His power-hitting and handy medium pace offer versatility and all-round options to the Indian team.

Apart from a crucial 31-run cameo against the USA, the southpaw has struggled in the tournament so far and with a Super 8 fixture against Bangladesh on the cards, he will be raring to make the most of his opportunity.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik had a topsy-turvy IPL season with Mumbai Indians. He wasn’t great with the bat but did take 11 wickets. However, he’s a part of the team because his role as a finisher and medium-fast bowler provides balance to the Indian side.

The all-rounder has taken seven wickets in four innings at an economy of 5.57 and is one of the highest wicket-takers for India in the T20 World Cup 2024. He even showed glimpses of returning to form with the bat with a 24-ball 32 against Afghanistan and will be a player to watch against Bangladesh.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round capabilities have provided depth to India’s playing XI in the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, the star all-rounder hasn’t been able to live up to expectations in his four matches so far.

The southpaw has only managed seven runs in two innings and taken just one scalp in the tournament so far. Needless to say, he will be looking to make his presence felt against Bangladesh.

Axar Patel

Bowling all-rounder Axar Patel had a decent IPL 2024 campaign before heading to the T20 World Cup. The left-arm spinner took 11 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 7.65 for Delhi Capitals.

Axar has taken 53 T20I wickets in 56 matches for India and is a go-to spinner in white-ball formats on his day. Interestingly, he has picked up a wicket in each of the games in this tournament and could prove to be a handy option against Bangladesh with both bat and ball.

Kuldeep Yadav

Left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav had a great IPL 2024 campaign for Delhi Capitals. With 61 wickets in 36 T20Is for India, Kuldeep is currently one of the best leg spinners in the world.

He scalped two wickets against Afghanistan in his last appearance in the tournament and can be expected to be amongst the wickets again against Bangladesh.

Jasprit Bumrah

With an excellent economy rate of 3.46, Jasprit Bumrah has taken eight wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024 and is currently leading India’s bowling unit with aplomb. His class was on display against Afghanistan as he finished with three wickets and bowled 20 dot balls.

The lethal pacer won’t be someone Bangladesh batters will be looking to face and one can expect another top performance by the fast bowler as he looks to add to his 82 T20I scalps.

Arshdeep Singh

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been enjoying himself in the 2024 T20 World Cup and has been a constant source of wickets for India, especially in the early and closing stages of an innings.

With an economy of 6.93, Arshdeep has taken 10 wickets in the tournament for India. He recorded his best bowling figures in T20Is (4/9) against the USA and will be keen to continue showcasing strong displays when India faces the Bangla Tigers.

Undefeated India face a faltering Bangladesh in their second match of the Super Eight round in T20 World Cup 2024 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on Saturday. The Rohit Sharma-led side needs a victory to inch closer to the semi-final berth while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Co. also need a win to keep themselves in strong contention for the knockouts. The overall head-to-head record is dominated by India but Bangladesh have been known to be plucky and Rohit Sharma and his men would be wary of that.

The two South Asian neighbours have also been locked in some off-field drama in the past with Bangladesh often expressing its misgivings with India’s financial might in the sport.

At the ongoing World Cup though, there is no doubt that India are as mighty a cricketing power to be a serious title contender.

The Men in Blue produced a professional performance against Afghanistan in their opening Super Eights match.

With only a travel day separating their remaining two games, they would be hoping that the players, who have not performed as per expectations so far, deliver the goods.

India’s sole aim in the Caribbean is to win the trophy and a solid performance against Bangladesh will be another step forward in that context. A tougher battle awaits against Australia on June 24.

Bangladesh, who have struggled with their batting throughout the tournament, find themselves in a must win situation after the loss to Australia. The lack of power-hitters is hurting them and there is no quick fix to that problem.

Here is how the weather is expected to be during the India vs Bangladesh game –

According to AccuWeather, cloud cover is expected to be 41 % in the day while the chance of rainfall is 40 per cent.

India vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024: Hourly weather forecast here –

10:00 AM (7:30 PM IST) – 46 % chance of rain

11:00 AM (8:30 PM IST) – 51 % chance of rain

12:00 PM (9:30 PM IST) – 47 % chance of rain

1:00 PM (10:30 PM IST) – 32 % chance of rain

2:00 PM (11:30 PM IST) – 32 % chance of rain

3:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 36 % chance of rain

(With PTI Inputs)

India will take on Bangladesh in the Super Eights Match 7 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024. The game is set to take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday (IST). India comes into this match with momentum, having defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs in their previous outing. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer for India, amassing 101 fantasy points. On the other hand, Bangladesh faced a setback in their last game, losing to Australia by 28 runs via the DLS method. Rishad Hossain was the top fantasy performer for Bangladesh, scoring 72 points.

Head-to-Head

Historically, India has dominated Bangladesh in T20Is, winning the majority of their 13 encounters. The pattern suggests India will likely continue their dominance. India’s batters have generally outperformed Bangladesh, while Bangladesh’s bowlers have been their main contributors.

The last meeting between these teams was in the 1st Semi-Final of the Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023, where India’s Tilak Varma scored the highest fantasy points (134) and Parvez Hossain Emon led for Bangladesh with 31 points.

Key Players to Watch

Arshdeep Singh (IND)

India’s Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm medium-fast bowler, has been in stellar form, taking 12 wickets in his last five matches.

Hardik Pandya (IND)

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, known for his swashbuckling approach and right-arm medium-fast bowling, has scored 39 runs at an average of 19.5 in his recent three matches and has also taken seven wickets for India.

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)

Mustafizur Rahman, the left-arm fast-medium bowler from Bangladesh, has taken seven wickets in his last five matches.

Axar Patel (IND)

Axar Patel, another all-rounder from India, has scored 32 runs in his recent five matches. Additionally, his slow left-arm orthodox bowling has yielded five wickets.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib (BAN)

The right-arm medium bowler from Bangladesh, Tanzim Hasan Sakib has taken nine wickets in his last five matches, boasting an impressive average of 7.8.

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, a left-handed top-order batter, has 100 runs in his recent five matches. His slow left-arm orthodox bowling has also contributed two wickets for Bangladesh.

India will face Bangladesh in the Super Eights Match 7 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on June 22 at 08:00 PM IST.

IND vs BAN (India vs Bangladesh), Super Eight – Match 7 – Match Information

Match: India vs Bangladesh, Super Eight – Match 7

Date: June 22, 2024

Time: 08:00 PM IST

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

IND vs BAN, Super Eight – Match 7 Preview

In the last match played by India, they beat Afghanistan by 47 runs. The top fantasy player for India was Jasprit Bumrah who scored 101 fantasy points.

In Bangladesh’s last match in this tournament, they lost to Australia by 28 runs (DLS method). The top fantasy player for Bangladesh was Rishad Hossain who scored 72 fantasy points.

IND vs BAN, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is balanced. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 78 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius with 74% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.85 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

IND vs BAN, Head-to-Head

In the 13 matches played between these two teams, Bangladesh do not have a good record against India. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Bangladesh’s bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for India.

Both teams last played against each other in the 1st Semi-Final of the Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023, where Tilak Varma scored the highest fantasy points for India with 134 points while Parvez Hossain Emon topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bangladesh with 31 points.

IND vs BAN, Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Arshdeep Singh (IND)

Arshdeep Singh is a fast bowler with an average of 61 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of eight and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The left-arm pacer has taken 12 wickets in the recent five T20 matches.

Hardik Pandya (IND)

Hardik Pandya is a batting all-rounder with an average of 61 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 39 runs in the recent four matches. Hardik is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast, he has taken seven wickets in the recent four matches.

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)

Mustafizur Rahman is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. he has an average of 58 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Mustafizur is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent five matches, he has taken seven wickets.

Axar Patel (IND)

Axar Patel is a bowling all-rounder with an average of 56 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The left-handed batter has scored 32 runs in the recent five matches. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken five wickets.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib (BAN)

Tanzim Hasan Sakib is a fast bowler with an average of 46 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-arm pacer has taken nine wickets in the recent five matches.

Virat Kohli (IND)

Virat Kohli can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 45 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. The top-order batter has scored 29 runs in the last five matches.

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder with an average of 40 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The left-handed batter has scored 100 runs in the recent five matches. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken two wickets.

Rohit Sharma (IND)

Rohit Sharma can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. The top-order batter has scored 99 runs in the recent five matches.

Tanzid Hasan (BAN)

Tanzid Hasan is a batter with an average of 31 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. The top-order batter has scored 47 runs averaging 9.4 per match in the recently played five matches.

IND vs BAN, Squads

India (IND): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill (travelling reserve), Rinku Singh (travelling reserve), Khaleel Ahmed (travelling reserve) and Avesh Khan (travelling reserve).

Bangladesh (BAN): Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Afif Hossain(travelling reserve) and Hasan Mahmud (travelling reserve).

IND vs BAN, Possible Playing XI

Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Rishad Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman

India (IND) Possible Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.

IND vs BAN, Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant and Litton Das

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Towhid Hridoy and Rohit Sharma

All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shakib Al Hasan, Axar Patel and Mahmudullah

Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Jasprit Bumrah

Captain: Rishabh Pant

Vice-Captain: Tanzim Hasan Sakib