Bangladesh cricket team (Source: X.com)
It's time for the final Super Four fixture of the Asia Cup 2023. India and Bangladesh will face-off one another on September 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
It is virtually a dead-rubber. On the back of wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage, India have already qualified for the final of the ongoing Asia Cup. As for Bangladesh, they have lost both their games in this round and are knocked out of the tournament.
Before the clash beckons, let us have a look at four-player battles that may play a role in deciding the outcome of the match.
India vs Bangladesh: Player Battles to Watch Out
Rohit Sharma vs left-arm pacers
Rohit Sharma is India's top-scorer in the competition so far. He has looked solid in his approach, and has not shied away from taking risks whenever needed. To dismiss him, Bangladesh can throw in their left-arm fast-bowler Shoriful Islam at him. Although Rohit's overall ODI record against left-arm pacers is quite good, his recent struggles against them are well documented.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma vs left-arm pacers (ODIs) | 1,729 | 1,465 | 34 |
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Virat Kohli vs Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh can take a chance on Shakib Al Hasan when Virat Kohli comes out to bat. Kohli has had his fair share of failures versus left-arm spinners recently, and his numbers versus Shakib, who has dismissed him five times in ODIs, are not great either.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli vs Shakib Al Hasan (ODIs) | 148 | 140 | 5 |
Shakib Al Hasan vs Hardik Pandya
Bangladesh skipper Shakib could face the threat of Hardik Pandya. Shakib has batted at a strike-rate of above hundred against Pandya, however, the latter has managed to best him once in the ODI format.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan vs Hardik Pandya (ODIs) | 24 | 27 | 1 |
KL Rahul vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz
KL Rahul has struck the right note ever since returning back from an injury. To stop him from doing well, Bangladesh can use Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The off-spinner has claimed Rahul's wicket once.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz (ODIs) | 10 | 16 | 1 |
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