After facing Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, it is now Bangladesh’s turn to face Team India in the 2023 World Cup. Team India is fully prepared to face Bangladesh, seeking revenge after 16 years.
The Upcoming Showdown: India vs. Bangladesh at the 2023 World Cup
Back in 2007, Bangladesh handed a crushing defeat to India in the World Cup, resulting in a significant setback. India was eliminated from the World Cup in the first round, causing embarrassment and uproar across the nation.
During that time, enraged fans even issued threats to Indian cricketers. However, India has since grown stronger. The match is set to start at 2:00 pm on October 19th in Pune, Maharashtra, where India and Bangladesh will battle it out.
Recalling 2007: Bangladesh’s Victory Over India in the World Cup
India and Bangladesh have faced each other four times in the World Cup, with India emerging victorious three times and Bangladesh securing one win—the memorable victory for Bangladesh in 2007, a defeat that still resonates with all Indians.
India Gears Up: Preparations and Determination for the Bangladesh Match
Now, India is eager to avenge this old wound by winning this match and giving a strong reply to Bangladesh. In ODIs, India and Bangladesh have played 40 matches, with India winning 31 and Bangladesh winning 9; one match ended inconclusively, showcasing India’s dominance.
Looking at the World Cup 2023, India has played three matches, winning all three against Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Cricket by the Numbers: India vs. Bangladesh in World Cups and ODIs
India’s strong performance is attributed to their powerful batsmen, confirming their excellent form. On the other hand, Bangladesh won against Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the 2023 World Cup but faced defeats against England by 137 runs and New Zealand by 8 wickets.
Current Form and Momentum: India’s Success in the 2023 World Cup
It’s evident that India has the upper hand, being in a formidable form, and is capable of defeating strong teams. This bodes well for Indian cricket. The upcoming match will reveal how this unfolds.
