Colombo: Today, on September 15th, Friday, a fierce battle is set to unfold at Colombo's illustrious R. Premadasa Stadium as arch-rivals India and Bangladesh lock horns in the Super Fours stage's climactic clash. India aims to march into the grand finale with an emphatic win, while Bangladesh seeks to conclude their tournament campaign on a triumphant note.

Having faced defeat in their initial two Super Four fixtures, the Bangla Tigers have already seen their dreams of securing a finals berth crumble. Nevertheless, on this Friday, they will look to salvage their pride in a showdown against one of their most formidable adversaries.

In contrast, Team India is eager to sustain its winning streak, paving the way for a grand showdown on Sunday. The Men in Blue have secured their coveted spot in the finals with commanding victories over Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Match Details for India vs. Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023:

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date and Time: September 15, 2023, 03:00 PM IST
Live Streaming and Telecast:
The electrifying encounter between India and Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2023 will be aired live on the Star Sports network in India. Fans can also catch the live action via streaming on the Hotstar website and app.

Dream 11 Predictions for India vs. Bangladesh Match:

Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Predicted Playing XIs:

India:

Rohit Sharma (c),,Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami

Bangladesh:

Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud

Top Picks:

Rohit Sharma: The Indian skipper has exhibited sublime form throughout Asia Cup 2023, amassing three half-centuries in the tournament. His prowess makes him a formidable threat against Bangladesh.

Jasprit Bumrah: The Indian speedster has delivered with impeccable precision, claiming pivotal wickets during the initial overs against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. His skills make him a new ball magician to be feared by Bangladesh's batsmen.

Budget Picks:

Kuldeep Yadav: The Indian spinner has been in sensational touch during Asia Cup 2023, accumulating nine wickets across two matches. His phenomenal form with the ball is expected to continue.

Taskin Ahmed: This towering pacer stands as the joint-highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup 2023, boasting nine scalps from four outings. He poses a substantial threat to India's opening duo.

Pitch Report:

The R. Premadasa Stadium's pitch offers a balanced platform for both batsmen and bowlers, catering to pace and spin alike. During the initial powerplay, the new ball bowlers should extract assistance, while spinners will find the middle overs conducive to their craft. Should the batsmen apply themselves, runs aplenty could be amassed.

Match Prediction for India vs. Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023:

While Bangladesh plays for pride and promises a fierce contest, the well-rounded Indian squad, buoyed by two resounding victories, is expected to triumph over the Bangla Tigers, securing a spot in the much-anticipated finals.

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