Shubman Gill will open the batting with Abhishek Sharma as usual in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Bangladesh, despite concerns over his injured hand. Gill had his hand bandaged after a knock in practice, but he remains in the playing XI and will take his position at the top of the order.
At the toss, Bangladesh skipper Jaker Ali, standing in for injured Litton Das, opted to bowl first after winning the toss in Dubai. “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,” Jaker said.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he was happy to bat first. “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,” he said.
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
