India vs Bangladesh Prediction: India have been spotless in the tournament winning three in three

India and Bangladesh are going head to head in the 17th game of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricket Association (Head Office), Pune, India on 19th October. India have been spotless in the tournament winning three in three. Who will win this game?

When the World Cup commenced, India held the top position among ODI teams, and they have maintained their outstanding performance in this tournament. The host nation has triumphed in all three of their matches thus far and currently leads the points table.

India's latest victory occurred against their longstanding rivals, Pakistan, on Sunday, in which they secured a comfortable 7-wicket win, bolstering the team's confidence. While India has consistently demonstrated a formidable batting lineup, it is truly encouraging to witness the bowlers making significant contributions to the team's success.

Jasprit Bumrah has been at the forefront of the bowling unit, amassing an impressive tally of 8 wickets and excelling both with the new ball and during the late stages of the game. Mohammad Siraj, despite a relatively subdued start to the tournament, played a crucial role by dismissing key batsmen like Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam in the last match.

Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja have each claimed 5 wickets. In terms of batting, Rohit Sharma has been in exceptional form, recording back-to-back scores of 50+ in the last two matches.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have effectively managed the middle order, and the return of Shubman Gill has added substantial strength to the top order. It is evident that India currently possesses a well-rounded team with all aspects of their game finely tuned.

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

The Tigers initiated their campaign with a victory over Afghanistan. However, subsequent substantial defeats at the hands of England and New Zealand have positioned them in the lower half of the standings. Despite numerous matches remaining, Bangladesh will need to elevate their cricketing performance to secure a spot in the playoffs.

The batting department has proven to be a significant disappointment for Bangladesh. Except for Mushfiqur Rahim, none of the batsmen have managed to make a substantial impact thus far. Players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Litton Das have shown glimpses of their potential but must strive for greater consistency.

Towhid Hridoy and Shakib Al-Hasan have encountered difficulties with their batting, leading to multiple middle-order collapses. Nevertheless, Shakib has excelled as a bowler, securing 5 wickets and emerging as the team's top wicket-taker alongside Shoriful Islam.

The performances of Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Mahedi Hasan have been somewhat costly. To regain their winning momentum, Bangladesh must enhance all aspects of their game.

One encouraging aspect for Bangladesh is their recent record against India, having won three out of their last four ODIs against their neighbouring rivals.

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

The MCA Stadium in Pune has hosted a total of 7 ODIs up to now. Teams batting first have experienced a 57% success rate, while those batting second have a 43% win rate. Consequently, it is likely that the toss winner will opt to bat first. Pune is known for producing high-scoring matches, with an average first-inning total of approximately 310 runs. We anticipate that this game will follow a similar pattern. The pitch is expected to be solid and unblemished, given that it will be the inaugural match of this tournament at this venue.

The pitch offers good bounce and may provide some assistance to fast bowlers, but overall, it is expected to favor the batsmen.

Weather conditions are forecasted to be clear, with temperatures ranging between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius. India has been in excellent form during this World Cup; however, they cannot afford to underestimate Bangladesh. Bangladesh has won 3 of their last 4 ODIs against India and possesses the potential to cause an upset. Nonetheless, considering the current form of both teams, we believe that India is likely to emerge as the victor.

Our recommendation is to place your bet on India to win.