The road to the 2023 World Cup starts now for India, who would be taking on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series, the first of which gets underway on Sunday, December 4. The Men in Blue had a disappointing time in New Zealand last month where the Shikhar Dhawan-led side lost the ODI series 1-0 to the Black Caps. Although the series was badly affected by rain, it was the Indian bowling attack in the 1st ODI that was taken apart. Come Sunday, India’s returning stars like skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul would be in focus as they aim to chalk out a winning combination ahead of the home World Cup next year. India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022, Here Are Results of Last 5 Encounters

Up against them would be Bangladesh, who will miss the services of a veteran like Tamim Iqbal, the latter being ruled out with injury. Litton Das, who played that gem of a knock against India in the T20 World Cup 2022 clash, has been named the stand-in captain for this series and he will hope to continue his same form against the Men in Blue. They have a home advantage for sure but with conditions not being much different than that of India, the contest between these two sides is set to be a pretty interesting one. The performance of both these teams in the 1st ODI can decide the course of the series.

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022, Preview, Head-to-Head and Likely XI

The two sides met each other a total of 36 times in ODIs so far. Out of these 36 games, India have an overwhelming advantage of winning 30 matches while Bangladesh have secured just five wins. One game ended with a no-result. Virat Kohli Gears Up for India vs Bangladesh ODI Series, Shares Pictures From Training Session

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022 Key Players

                                                                              Key Players
                                                                     Virat Kohli (IND)
                                                         Washington Sundar (IND)
                                                                   Litton Das (BAN)
                                                            Ebadot Hossain (BAN)

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022 Mini Battles

Virat Kohli’s duel with Ebadot Hossain is something to look forward to. The contest between Bangladesh captain Litton Das and Umran Malik also is something that would be quite interesting, should the young pacer make it to India’s playing XI. Umran Malik Named Replacement for Injured Mohammed Shami in India’s Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022 Venue and Match Timing

India vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on December 4 (Sunday) and is scheduled to start at 11:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time). Toss will be held at 11:00 am.

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022 Live Streaming Online and Telecast:

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcast partner for this tour in India. Fans can watch live telecast of the India vs Bangladesh ODI series on Sony Sports 3, 4 and 5. Fans will be provided live streaming of the IND vs BAN 1st ODI through the SonyLIV app and website.

IND vs BAN 1st ODI 2022 Likely Playing XI

IND Likely Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj

BAN Likely Playing 11: Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mamudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain

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