The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 17 between India and Bangladesh, which will take place on Thursday, October 19 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. India is led by Rohit Sharma, while Bangladesh is captained by Shakib Al Hasan.
As of now, 40 ODI matches have been played between India and Bangladesh, in which India has won 31 matches while Bangladesh has won 8 matches. The Indian team is currently ranked first, while the Bangladeshi team is ranked eighth in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during India vs Bangladesh, 17th Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, with 217 runs from 3 matches, has been a standout performer. The right-handed batter boasts an impressive average of 72.33 and a striking strike rate of 141.83. Notably, he hammered a remarkable 131 against Afghanistan and contributed 86 in India’s convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan.
2) Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler, has claimed 5 crucial wickets in 3 matches. With a bowling average of 27.20 and an economy rate of 4.85, his best performance came against Afghanistan, where he returned with figures of 3/30, marking his finest display at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
3) Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, the right-handed batter, has amassed 156 runs in 3 matches with an impressive batting average of 78 and a strike rate of 82.11. Kohli has been consistent, securing two half-centuries during the ongoing campaign. His match-winning 85 against Australia and an unbeaten 55 against Afghanistan stand out.
4) Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim, the middle-order batter has notched up 119 runs in 3 matches, maintaining an average of 59.5 and a strike rate of 83.8. With two half-centuries in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Rahim’s valiant 66 in the face of an eight-wicket loss to New Zealand and his 51 against England deserve recognition.
5) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, the right-arm fast bowler, has been a leading wicket-taker, amassing 8 wickets in 3 matches during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. With an impressive bowling average of 11.62 and an economical rate of 3.44, Bumrah’s best performance came in India’s eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, where he finished with figures of 4/39.