India is all set to take on the Bangladesh in Match 17 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 19 at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. India is the favourite to win this encounter against Bangladesh.
India and Bangladesh have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 40 ODI matches, with India winning 31 games and Bangladesh winning 8 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 17 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Bangladesh.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during IND vs BAN match:
1) Virat Kohli vs Shakib Al Hasan
Virat Kohli has faced numerous challenges from Shakib Al Hasan’s exceptional bowling in ODI cricket. In their 11 ODI encounters, Virat Kohli has struggled, being dismissed five times by the veteran Bangladesh all-rounder. Kohli’s modest record comprises 140 runs at a strike rate of 94.59 and an average of 28. The upcoming match will be intriguing to observe how Kohli tackles Shakib Al Hasan’s spin.
2) Litton Das vs Mohammed Siraj
Litton Das has found it challenging to counter Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj in their prior ODI encounters. His record against Siraj includes just 17 runs off 22 balls, accompanied by 14 dot deliveries, and being dismissed twice. In the previous game against New Zealand, Litton Das was dismissed for a duck. His attempt to stage a comeback will depend on how well he handles Mohammed Siraj’s bowling.
3) Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman
A captivating duel awaits between Rohit Sharma and Mustafizur Rahman in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match. Rohit Sharma has scored 129 runs in nine ODI matches against Rahman, boasting a strike rate of 105.7, featuring twelve boundaries and five sixes. Nonetheless, Rahman has had success against Rohit, dismissing him on three occasions in the format. The battle between these two exceptional players will be one to watch.