India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup Super 4: India have sealed the Asia Cup final berth with a 41-run win over Bangladesh. While the result might sound like an easy win, India gave away too many opportunities in batting, bowling and fielding. Indian batting collapsed after the powerplay, while there were many loose deliveries and then the fielders dropped five catches. But despite all those mistakes, India sealed the deal. Saif Hassan kept Bangladesh at bay with a 69-run knock after he was dropped four times. But with wickets kept falling on the other end, Bangladesh could not make it. Kuldeep Yadav bagged three wickets for 18 runs while Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy scalped two each. Axar Patel and Tilak Varma picked up a wicket each.
India had an explosive start and a poor finish as they posted 168/6. Abhishek Sharma played another excellent knock of 37-ball 75, but India suffered a collapse in the middle overs, scoring just 63 runs for five wickets. While Hardik Pandya salvaged pride with a 29-ball 38-run knock, others could not make any meaningful contribution. Shubman Gill and Abhishek smashed 77 runs for the opening stand. Earlier, Bangladesh’s stand-in captain Jaker Ali won the toss and opted to bowl first. Bangladesh made four changes, with captain Litton Das missing out due to a back injury.
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India will start as the overwhelming favourites, riding high on their dominant form in the tournament. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill’s top show dismantled Pakistan in their Super 4 opener. Even if they fail to fire, India bat deep. Suryakumar Yadav failed to score against Pakistan but Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are all raring to go. India can also bank on Axar Patel with the bat. In the bowling department, the spinners have been rampant. They have run down the opposition without breaking a sweat. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy would be crucial once again. And a win over Bangladesh will guarantee them a final spot. Pakistan vs Bangladesh on Thursday would be a virtual semifinal as the winner will play against India in the final.
Bangladesh, however, are no pushover. Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman put up an excellent show against Sri Lanka. Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy were at their best with the bat. While there are concerns about their inconsistencies with the bat against top sides, they will be eager to course correct. Bangladesh will also have to counter Abhishek Sharma’s assault in the powerplay and the spin-trio’s stifling middle-overs.
India vs Bangladesh Head to Head in T20Is
India hold a commanding edge in this rivalry. The two teams have played 17 T20Is, with India winning 16 and Bangladesh securing just 1 victory. India’s most recent wins include a 133-run thrashing in Hyderabad and an 86-run victory in Delhi during the bilateral series in 2024. India scored 297/6 against that Bangladeshi side with Sanju Samson smashing a century.
| Statistic | India | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 | 17 |
| Wins | 16 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 297/6 | 166/4 |
| Lowest Score | 148/6 | 70 |
Dubai Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is typically dry and favours spinners, with the ball gripping and slowing down as the match progresses. In recent Asia Cup 2025 games, the average first innings score has hovered around 135-151, indicating a bowler-friendly surface where strokeplay can be challenging.
Pacers get early movement, but spinners dominate the middle overs. Dew in the evening often makes chasing easier, so teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. Expect low bounce and variable pace, suiting sides with strong spin attacks like India’s. Highest T20I score here: 212/2 (by India vs Afghanistan, 2023). Weather: Clear skies, hot and humid at 35-38°C, no rain expected.
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India 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
Bangladesh 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
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