ICC World Cup 2019: Match 40, India vs Bangladesh – India’s Predicted Playing XI

India sustained their first defeat of the ICC World Cup 2019 going down against host England by 31 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham. They will look to bounce back when they go up against neighbours Bangladesh, who have played some good cricket so far, on July 2 (Tuesday) at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

India’s batting has struggled in the last few games barring Virat Kohli, and they will look to ring a few changes against Bangladesh to revamp their squad. The middle-order is likely to see some new faces who are waiting on the fringes for an opportunity. The spinners have also not looked penetrative, which will keep the management on their toes in the business end of the World Cup.

The Men in Blues who have looked a bit shaky in their last three games will look to secure a convincing win over Bangladesh ad march towards the next games.

Here is the predicted playing XI of India for Match No. 40 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against Bangladesh at Edgbaston, Birmingham:

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ROHIT SHARMA

KL RAHUL

KL Rahul hasn’t had the big score yet despite getting starts. The Karnataka batsman needs to score big and forge a good opening partnership with Rohit Sharma if India want to solve their middle order woes.

VIRAT KOHLI

Virat Kohli has been the most consistent run-scorer for India in the last few years and the in the World Cup, it is no different. The Indian skipper will have to keep doing the job as they look to return to the winning ways against Bangladesh.

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RISHABH PANT

Rishabh Pant showed intent in his World Cup debut coming in place of Vijay Shankar. The young cricketer will look to play fearless cricket and solve India’s middle-order problem against Bangladesh.

DINESH KARTHIK

Dinesh Karthik has been sitting on the wings waiting for an opportunity. The experienced cricketer will look to impress the management with a quickfire knock and give MS Dhoni a run for his place in the playing XI.

HARDIK PANDYA

Hardik Pandya has been doing a fair job with the bat chipping with quick runs. But the young and dynamic all-rounder needs to contribute with the ball as India is struggling with their fifth bowler option.

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RAVINDRA JADEJA

Ravindra Jadeja has come as a super sub and grabbed some outstanding catches in the World Cup. It will be his chance to showcase his skills with the ball and bat against a confident Bangladesh side and seal his berth in the first XI.

KULDEEP YADAV

Kuldeep Yadav has had minimal impact in the World Cup so far. The young spinner needs to come to his best sooner than later if India want to return home with their third ICC World Cup trophy.

MOHAMMED SHAMI

Mohammed Shami is on a wicket-taking spree claiming 13 wickets from the three matches he has played. The Bengal pacer will look forward to keeping up the excellent work for his side in the upcoming games.

YUZVENDRA CHAHAL

Yuzvendra Chahal had a rare off-day in business against England giving away 88 runs from his ten overs. The leg-spinner will hope to bounce back against Bangladesh and help India return to winning ways in the tournament.

JASPRIT BUMRAH

Jasprit Bumrah has entered the tournament as the top-ranked ODI bowler and is living upto the expectations. He has bowled with great authority and has been impeccable with his line and length. The young fast bowler will; however, have to chip in with some wickets to restrict opponent team win small totals.