IND vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jasprit Bumrah vs Tamim Iqbal and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Edgbaston Cricket Ground

The 40th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will see a wary Indian team squaring off against the resurgent Bangladesh team on July 2. The teams will be playing at the same venue, i.e. Edgbaston in Birmingham, where England beat India fair and square, and also in the process exposed their biggest flaw – the middle order – this World Cup. Bangladesh is still very much in contention of the remaining three semi-finals' spots, and India, almost a certainty in the semi-finals hasn't qualified for it still. Bangladesh vs India Cricket Score 40th ODI Match.

With 11 points in 5 matches, India is currently on the second spot of the ICC World Cup 2019 Points Table. As for Bangladesh, they are on the seventh rank, with after winning 7 points in 7 matches. The table is wide open and there are five teams in contention for the final three spots. India vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND vs BAN in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 40.

With less time remaining for the all-important World Cup match, we at LatestLY bring you a list of mini-battles that will the match much more exciting for the fans. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – Points Table.

Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman

The top Indian batsman in the World Cup 2019, Rohit Sharma, will be looking to carry his stupendous form against Bangladesh too. The Indian opener is in sublime touch and the Bangladesh side would be wary of the threat that he poses.

The Bangla Tigers would be banking on Mustafizur Rahman to take on the Indian top order, especially Rohit, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, his weakness to play left-arm pace bowling, and secondly the banter that they have over the years will surely come to play as they take the field.

MS Dhoni vs Shakib Al Hasan

MS Dhoni was criticised severely for his slow batting against England in the previous match. More so, once the best-finisher of the Indian team (or, of all times), Dhoni has become a pale shadow of what he used to be. His struggle to score briskly, especially against the spin, is quite a tale.

On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan is having the tournament of his life. The Bangladesh all-rounder is featuring in the list of highest run-scorers and wicket-taking bowlers as well. It will be interesting to see how the two fare against each other, given the form that they are in.

Tamim Iqbal vs Jasprit Bumrah

Tamim Iqbal has had a great run in the tournament so far, and so has Jasprit Bumrah. However, the latter has at least stemmed the flow of runs as and when required. The Indian team would want Bumrah to attack Bangladesh’s top order and pick up few early wickets, especially that of Tamim Iqbal. It will be interesting to see how the top two quality players have a go at each other in the crucial clash.

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India would be eyeing to win this battle at any cost, despite being mathematically ahead on the Points Table. However, for Bangladesh, they will have to do a bit of soul-search and find a bit of 2007 WC spirit in them to turn the tide in their favour. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest ICC World Cup 2019 updates and news.

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