We are down to the 40th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup and still only one team has made it to the final four and that’s Australia. But that could change when Bangladesh and India face off. India need just point to enter the semis while Bangladesh must win to stay alive in the race.
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In 3 World Cup encounters, we have beaten them twice. But this Bangladesh side is more dangerous than before and Virat Kohli’s boys shall not be taking these bunch of players lightly. So who are the guys to watch out for? Here we go:
Bangladesh
1. Liton Das
Plays some lovely shots and once set is difficult to dislodge. Is known to become a thorn in the side for bowlers and the Men in Blue shall want to see him off early.
2. Shakib Al Hasan
Deadly with both bat and ball, he is just the man you want in a crisis. He has been consistent in this tournament and will look to continue that good form. As history has shown, he loves playing against India.
3. Mushfiqur Rahim
The man who can turn the game on its head with innovative batting. India know they cannot relax while he is at the crease.
India
1. Rohit Sharma
With 3 centuries already in the competition, he is on fire. The hunger for runs is only going up and this will certainly help India get more big scores.
2. Virat Kohli
With 5 straight fifties to his name, this could be the match where he actually comes good with a hundred. Bangladesh are wary of him and remember he does have a 100 against them in the 2011 World Cup. This Kohli is more deadly and the Bangla Tigers know it.
3. Mohammed Shami
He has been getting wickets in clusters. 13 scalps in 3 games. If Rohit and Kohli are run-machines, he is out wicket-taking machine. Bangladesh will look to handle him with care, either see him off or take him on. In either scenario, something will give.