BAN vs IND, 1st ODI: Preview, Prediction and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

India defeated Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup [Source: Twitter]

On Sunday, hosts Bangladesh will cross swords against India in the first ODI of the three-match series in Dhaka. This will be the first bilateral ODI series between the two teams after 2015. 

Injury has struck both teams on the eve of the series. While Bangladesh will miss Tamim Iqbal due to a groin injury, India will be devoid of Mohammed Shami, who has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury. However, both these teams are blessed with incredible bench strength, which is why we expect a cracking series to be on the cards. 

Bangladesh have been ordinary in white-ball cricket of late. Despite being a good team, the Tigers were handed a two-one drubbing by Zimbabwe in their last ODI series. Furthermore, they blew hot and cold in the T20 World Cup, failing to qualify for the knockouts. So, moving on to this series, they will aim at a resurgence, capitalising on the home advantage. 

On the other hand, India will treat this series as a dress rehearsal for the ODI World Cup scheduled next year. They are yet to find their best possible combination. With Shami ruled out, this series will be a golden opportunity for Kuldeep Sen and Umran Malik to make a strong case for their inclusion in India's first-choice ODI XI. At the same time, the focus will be on India's decorated top three, comprising Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, who will play together in an ODI series after more than five months. 

Match Details

Date and Time: December 4, 11.30 PM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV

Pitch Report: The average run rate at the venue is 4.85, suggesting the track's conduciveness for the bowlers. It will particularly assist the spinners, but batting will be easier with the game's progression as dew will come into play. So, the toss-winner will likely opt to field first. 

Predicted XIs

Bangladesh: Litton Das (C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

India: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Litton Das
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice Captain: Shakib Al Hasan

Prediction

Considering the squads of both teams, we reckon India will start as the firm favourites to win this match. However, Bangladesh have surprised the Men in Blue in the past, and it won't be an upset if they emerge victorious in this game. 

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