India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup: Time Up For Shivam Dube?

Suryakumar Yadav's much-needed fifty and Jasprit Bumrah's reliability with the ball helped India kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign on a high as the Men in Blue registered a 47-run victory against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led India are currently placed second on the Super Eight Group 1 Standing and are gearing up to take on another Asian rival in Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on June 22. A win against the Bangla Tigers will almost guarantee India a semi-final spot.

Ahead of this exciting contest, let's have a look at India's predicted XI against Bangladesh.

Predicted XI

Rohit Sharma (c)

India skipper Rohit Sharma has had an underwhelming run since he scored an unbeaten half-century against Ireland in India's tournament opener. However, the explosive opener has managed to score 76 runs in the tournament so far.

With over 4000 runs and a strike rate of 139.32 in T20Is, Rohit is always a go-to opener in the format. Furthermore, the Hitman has smashed 454 runs at a strike rate of 141 against Bangladesh in T20Is and will be looking to continue his dominance over them.

Virat Kohli

T20 World Cups have always brought the best out of Virat Kohli the batter. However, the Indian superstar has found it difficult to score runs this time in the USA and the Caribbean.

That said, with an outstanding average of almost 50, Kohli has dominated the 20-over format with more than 4000 runs to his name. Additionally, he averages 96.50 against Bangladesh and it is only a matter of time before Kohli finds form in the ongoing tournament.

Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)

Rishabh Pant is probably enjoying his best World Cup campaign since his international