The toss is done in Dubai, and Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to field against India in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. The big news is that skipper Litton Das misses out due to an injury sustained during practice. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali is leading the side and confirmed four changes to their lineup.
Jaker Ali said at the toss, “We would like to bowl first. He got injured during a practice session and unfortunately he misses out on this crucial game. I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team and we will try to give our best. Surface looks pretty good to bat. We have got four changes.”
India, on the other hand, are unchanged. Captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first. We have to follow the good things that we have been doing and the results will take care of itself. The boys have done their bit, it is part of the game (dropped catches). Much pleasant (weather). Same team.”
Playing XIs
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India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
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Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
