In match number 17 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Team India is set to take on Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. With a potential fourth consecutive victory, India aims to reclaim the top position in the World Cup 2023 Points Table. They currently hold the second position on the points table with three victories in as many matches and a noteworthy net run rate (NRR) of +1.821.

On the other hand, Bangladesh enters this match on the back of consecutive losses. They currently occupy the sixth position on the points table, accompanied by a negative NRR of -0.699.

India is expected to maintain a consistent playing 11, largely unchanged from their previous match, where they triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Consequently, Shardul Thakur will retain his place over Ravichandran Ashwin, and the opening batting pair will consist of Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma. Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, and Suryakumar Yadav are unlikely to feature in the lineup once again.

India vs Bangladesh Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

India vs Bangladesh head-to-head records

India and Bangladesh have a history of 40 ODIs, with India emerging victorious in 31 of those encounters. One match concluded without a result, and Bangladesh secured 8 wins. Notably, each time Bangladesh has emerged victorious against India, it has been viewed as an upset. Over the years, Bangladesh has shown remarkable improvement in their cricketing prowess, and in recent times, they have won 3 out of the last 4 matches against India. India and Bangladesh have played 4 World Cup matches so far whereas the Men in Blue won 3 of those. 

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming Details 

Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune

Date & Time: October 19, 2pm IST onwards

Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app

India vs Bangladesh Pitch Report

Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is renowned as a haven for batsmen. While the initial stages of a match might offer some assistance to pacers in terms of seam movement and swing, bowlers will need to maintain precision in their line and length to curb the ambitions of batters eager to exploit the track’s favorable batting conditions. It’s a common practice for teams that win the toss to opt for bowling first, and the stadium often witnesses first-inning totals averaging around 288 runs.

Over the course of seven ODIs held at this venue, the stadium has seen its share of notable performances. India, in particular, holds the record for the highest team score at the ground, when they amassed 356/7 against England in 2021. The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has also left his mark on the Pune stadium, accumulating a remarkable tally of 448 runs from 7 innings, which includes 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

India vs Bangladesh Weather Report

The weather conditions in Pune will be marked by relatively high humidity, reaching up to 74%, while the maximum temperature is expected to climb to 33 degrees Celsius. The likelihood of rain is minimal, standing at just 7%, according to Weather.com.