Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Predicted XI vs India - Will Mahmudullah Retain His Place?

After suffering defeats in their last two matches, Bangladesh now look to return to winning ways in the ICC Cricket World Cup as they take on an on song India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19. Bangladesh were off to a good start in the tournament, beating Afghanistan with a great all-round performance. However, their bowling attack was taken apart in the match against England, where they suffered a 137-run defeat.

In their last match, Bangladesh put up a competitive total batting first against New Zealand banking on the half-century scored by Mushfiqur Rahim. However, their bowlers were unable to capitalise on the slow conditions, as Daryll Mitchell and Kane Williamson steered the Kiwis to a comfortable win.

They face a tricky encounter on Thursday against the Indians, who are currently in terrific form.

Bangladesh have faced India in four matches at the ICC World Cup, winning once in 2007 and losing the other three matches.

Openers: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das

Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das are set to continue as openers for Bangladesh. Tanzid Hasan, the 22-year-old who was a part of the Under-19 World Cup winning team in 2020, made it to the World Cup squad after Tamim Iqbal was ruled out of the tournament. He is yet to make his mark but Bangladesh might bank on the talent he has showcased so far.

Litton Das has been batting aggressively at the top and scored a terrific half-century in the run chase against England. He scored 76 off 66 balls to give Bangladesh a bright start, but once he departed, their innings fell apart.

Middle order: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy

Bangladesh will be banking heavily on the experience of Mushfiqur Rahim in the