India's aim for a fourth consecutive win and top spot on the points table  

Betting Odds 

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 3.67 to be the best batsman for India.  
• Shakib al Hasan has odds of 4.12 to be Bangladesh's best batsman. 
• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.32 to be India's best bowler.  
• Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 4.57 to be the best bowler for Bangladesh.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

Indians had started on the top of the odds chart at the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They have been on the money, winning three games in a row. The hosts defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the last game and are on the top of their game. Another win will take them a step closer to a berth in the semifinal, and they will aim for that here. In contrast, Bangladesh will be under pressure in this game. They went down against New Zealand in the last game and dropped a few points on the points table. They must win this game to keep their hopes alive, but it will be difficult against the Indians, who are in excellent form.  

India Preview      

Rohit Sharma would be pleased with his team's show against Pakistan in their 7-wicket win. While most cricket betting tips had predicted it to be a close game, Rohit and Co. demolished the Pakistani hopes with the captain leading from the front. With the pressure of the high-voltage clash off their shoulders, the Indians will look to ride on their momentum. A win here will put them in the driver's seat for the rest of the tournament.  

Rohit Sharma is among the leading run-getters in the tournament. He will look to set up a big opening wicket stand with Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli has done well in the last few months and will look to set up partnerships in the middle order with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. The batting line-up has depth, and the side will expect a good show from Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin.  

Indian bowlers have found their mojo in this tournament and will look to dominate the Bangladeshis in this game. The side will expect good spells with the new ball from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. Ashwin is expected to be back for this game and will look to bowl good spells with Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja. Pandya has bowled with a lot of heart, and he adds teeth to this attack.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah 

Bangladesh Preview     

Shakib al Hasan's team lost to New Zealand in the last game by eight wickets. It was the second consecutive loss for the side, and they need to gather their spirits and do well to keep their hopes alive for the rest of the tournament. The odds on betting apps aren't in their favor to defeat the mighty Indians; the side must put in its best efforts. It will be interesting to see how they approach this game.  

The side will need a good start from Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan, as both players have been inconsistent. The real strength of the side is in the middle order, and they will need big partnerships between Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib, and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah are good hitters, and they must put their skills to good use for the side to win this game.  

Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam will face a massive challenge as the Indians are in good form at the top. Early wickets from them will be crucial to the success of the side. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will find the conditions encouraging, and they must trouble the batters with their variety. The side will also need good efforts in the supporting role from Taskin Ahmed, and Mahmudullah must bowl well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Bangladesh     

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman 

TOSS: To Bat First      

On this surface, we have seen big scores. The side bowling in the second half will find more assistance from the wicket, with the ball swinging and turning sharply. Hence, the side that wins the toss in this game won't hesitate to bat first and put up a big total on the board.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will have clear skies over Pune. The surface will be flat, and we expect a high-scoring contest. The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. Fast bowlers won't have much from the surface that will assist the spinners. The side batting first must cross the 300-run mark to feel safe.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Bangladeshi side will face the heat in this game. A loss would dampen hopes of making it to the knockouts. Their bowlers have been inconsistent and need to deliver the goods here for the side to win. Indians are in sublime form, and key players have done well and feel confident. According to our World Cup betting guide, the Indians start favorites to win this game.  

Our Prediction is for India to win.