Middle Overs Fight Will Be the Deciding Factor in the Champions Trophy Clash between India and Bangladesh
Source: Sports Digest
India vs Bangladesh: In what will surely be an exciting ODI match between India and Bangladesh in Dubai, the focus will be on the middle overs, most especially during the middle overs. This period is often ignored during the review of a match, but it is crucial in deciding a team’s success in a match. India under Rohit Sharma is ready to his aggressive form of play to this phase and use it as a new definition set of approach to the game.
India vs Bangladesh, Team’s Struggles in the Middle Overs
In any case, India’s performance is sufficient this section in the last few matches has suggested of how ODI is played in its best form. On top of that, the presence of former Indian skippers such as Sourav Ganguly as the Cricket Federation chairperson should be enough for the team to be confident in taking risks within the duration of a game without perishing acceptable. Absent pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also helps the team be more resilient moving forward. The team is entering this tournament on a fine glee having recently won the series without their biggest star, so they know a few strategies that seem to work.
Also the selection of Arshdeep Singh as a pace partner to Mohammed Shami indicates nog only succession planning but the determination of a balance India wants to show to the world as a cricketing superpower. Rishabh Pant is sidelined following a training mishap and with Rahul now assuming the wicketkeeper slot Pant Alexander’s never ending list of injuries.
Bangladesh and Its New Strategies
The Bangladeshi national team is coming off a disappointing 3-0 ODI series loss against the West Indies, yet they hope that their new pace-bowling attack will give the Indian batting order a hard time. Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das’ absence from the side hugely impacts the side, but senior players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah do offer some hope.
Bangladesh have a new talking point in the form of the new pace sensation Nahid Rana, whose new, aggressive bowling approach has provided some depth in the country’s bowling attack, which has been sorely lacking. Rana has shown promise during his stint in Pakistan and will surely try to do his best when playing against India. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is very optimistic about the new-look seam attack of the team, stating that they have done better in the use of quality fast bowlers over the years through Rana and Taskin Ahmed.
Should The Bowlers Be Granted Some Retorts?
The situation appears to challenge some batters’ abilities, as history of ODIs in Dubai show that there have only been four totals above 300 in 58 matches. The dry surface, however, will assist in the spinning aides Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Kuldeep Yadav.
What Captains Said ?
Rohit Sharma on Varun Chakravarthy
“He doesn’t bowl all his variations in the nets. Perhaps he wants to keep some for the match. It works for me. He has his special deliveries, and we will see them when it matters as well.”
Najmul Hossain Shanto on Bangladesh’s fast bowling
“We had problems with fast bowling in the past, but I have good fast bowlers now. Rana and Taskin are bowling fast, and as a captain I like it.”
More Things To Watch Out For-
Middle overs for India’s spin strategy with Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will be crucial on the dry Dubai pitch. Bangladesh will have difficulty scoring runs if they get wickets during the middle overs.
Bangladesh’s top order gets: Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar have to set a solid base. The team may find it difficult if they receive early blows.
Hardik Pandya’s Role: He is an all-rounder and an important player for the team and needs to step-up with the bat as well as the ball.
Ravindra Jadeja’s finishing abilities: Also Jadeja can be very important for India, as we know he is able to score quick runs in the last few overs when India needs them.
This match will be an exciting one, with both teams having different strengths. Will India’s smart batting win the game, or can Bangladesh’s fast bowlers create trouble? We will find out soon in Dubai!
Both teams have a different strengths so this match will be interesting. Who will win? Will it be India with their clever batting or will the Bangladeshi fast bowlers wreak havoc on India’s innings? We will find out soon in Dubai!
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