ICC World Cup 2019: Match 40, India vs Bangladesh – Match Prediction

With England halting the unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019, India will be desperate for a win when they go up against a confident Bangladesh side on July 2 (Tuesday) at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Bangladesh have blown hot and cold so far in the tournament and now need two wins from both the games and then hoping for a favourable outcome from New Zealand’s next fixture for giving themselves a chance of qualifying for the top four. Their batting has been of top-class crossing the 200-run mark three times in the World Cup. However, it is their bowling, which has let them down and will look to put up an improved performance against India to keep their hopes alive.

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On the other hand, India’s 31-run defeat against host England have raised questions on their batting. The batting has not looked good in the last three games with the top-order failing and thus putting additional pressure on the middle order. Moreover, the middle order has also failed to show any intent of scoring quick runs, which can force a ring of changes in the next game against Bangladesh. The spinners have also not looked penetrative, which will keep the management on their toes in the business end of the World Cup.

Date and Venue: India vs Bangladesh, July 2 (Tuesday) at 3:00 PM IST, Edgbaston in Birmingham

Match Prediction

India have been a dominant side whenever both teams have played against each other. So far in the World Cups, they have met thrice with India’s only defeat coming against Bangladesh during the 2007 World Cup. Both the camps have had their ups and down in the tournament so far, but they will look to put their all in a must-win encounter on Tuesday at Edgbaston.

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But going by India’s experience in these crunch situations and sheer presence of match-winners will give them a kickstart ahead of Bangladesh in a crucial World Cup game for both the sides.