Asia Cup 2023 | IND vs BAN, Super Fours, 6th Match - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams After Toss
India have already secured a place in Asia Cup 2023 finals | Source: Twitter
India will lock horns with Bangladesh in their third and final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023. However, this encounter holds little importance for the Men in Blue, who have already advanced to the final. At the same time, Bangladesh's playoff chances have diminished following two defeats in the second round.
With India securing a spot in the finals of the continental tournament, it's highly probable that they will utilise this opportunity to assess their bench strength. Players like Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Shreyas Iyer, who recently recovered from a back spasm after missing the Pakistan game, may get a chance to showcase their skills.
On the other hand, Bangladesh aims to wrap up their tournament with a victory, although it won't be an easy task against India's star-studded lineup. Their preparations took a hit as wicket-keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim had to leave the squad to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter.
Bangladesh are already out of the competition | Source: Twitter
Furthermore, the absence of the in-form Najmul Hossain Shanto due to injury adds to their challenges. Bangladesh will look to salvage a win before heading back home for a three-match ODI series against New Zealand. All in all, an electrifying 50-overs contest beckons at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.
The pitch at R.Premadasa Stadium is set to favour both the fast bowlers and spinners and those gloomy skies might further trouble the batters, as we have seen in the last couple of games played here. However, if the batters dig deep, there are runs to be had.
The toss in such games is very crucial. So let's dive into some fantasy team options depending on who wins the coin toss in this epic India-Bangladesh face-off.
Scenario 1: If India Bats First
Expect the top guns of India to load up the scoreboard, as they have been on fire lately and will aim to keep the party going. But, mind you, the Colombo pitch is practically spin heaven, so those middle-order batters might have to work extra hard.
Regarding the bowling, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja could be the ones to shake things up. Don't miss out on having them in your fantasy team.
| Wicket-Keepers | KL Rahul |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Towhid Hridoy |
| All-Rounders | Shakib Al Hasan, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya |
| Bowlers | Shoriful Islam, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav |
Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Vice-Captain: Rohit Sharma
Scenario 2: If India Bats Second
If India bats second, we might see Bangladesh's top order stepping up and scoring more runs. So, you could consider swapping Shubman Gill for Mehidy Hasan Miraz in your fantasy team. Also, remember that Mushfiqur Rahim has headed back home, so Litton Das could be the wicket-keeper option for Bangladesh – he's a good pick for your team.
| Wicket-Keepers | KL Rahul, Litton Das |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rohit Sharma, Towhid Hridoy, Virat Kohli |
| All-Rounders | Hardik Pandya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Shoriful Islam |
Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
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