Today’s India vs. Bangladesh Asia Cup Super 4 match holds significant importance, despite its lack of impact on tournament standings. India has already secured a spot in the final, while Bangladesh has been eliminated. However, the intense rivalry between these teams makes this match far from a dead rubber. Historically, India has dominated their head-to-head encounters, but Bangladesh’s memorable wins in the 2007 World Cup and the 2012 Asia Cup have changed perceptions.
These victories have given Bangladesh the confidence that they are no longer pushovers. Their series wins against India in 2015 and 2022 reflect this growing self-belief, though it has occasionally led to tensions, such as Mushfiqur Rahim’s premature celebrations in the 2016 T20 World Cup and the controversial ‘Nagin Dance.’
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The upcoming match is unlikely to be an exception. Bangladesh will miss Mushfiqur Rahim, who is on leave to be with his family and newborn child. India, with their final spot secured after facing Sri Lanka, may make adjustments to their Playing XI. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma might rest key players, giving a chance for their bench strength to shine. Suryakumar Yadav is expected to replace Virat Kohli at No. 3, and Shreyas Iyer, returning from a back spasm, may replace KL Rahul. There might also be changes in the pace-bowling lineup, with Mohammed Shami possibly replacing Jasprit Bumrah for workload management due to Bumrah’s current form.