On Friday, September 15th, 2023, the 6th match of the 2023 Asia Cup ODI is set to take place between India and Bangladesh at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

India’s performance in this tournament has been nothing short of remarkable. They stand as the top-performing team, securing a spot in the tournament’s final. It’s noteworthy that India has maintained an unbeaten record throughout this competition. In contrast, Bangladesh’s performance has been disappointing. While they did well in the group matches to reach the Super Four stage, they suffered defeat in all Super Four matches, effectively eliminating them from contention for the tournament’s final. In the upcoming match, they will face off against the tournament’s standout team.

India enters this match on the heels of a commanding 41-run victory over Sri Lanka, having won the toss and opted to bat first. However, their batting performance left much to be desired, as they could only muster a total of 213 runs before their entire team was back in the pavilion after 49.1 overs.

Captain Rohit Sharma, who is currently in fine form, notched up his second consecutive half-century in this match. He contributed 53 runs off 48 balls, lacing his innings with seven boundaries and two towering sixes.

Rohit Sharma’s consistent form is expected to continue in this upcoming match. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has also been a standout performer in this tournament, notably scoring a century against Pakistan and posting a respectable 39 runs in the previous match against Sri Lanka. In that match, he faced 44 deliveries and struck two boundaries.

Ishan Kishan added 33 runs to the scoreboard, while Axar Patel contributed 26 runs to the team’s total.

India’s bowling unit has been in prime form throughout this tournament, as exemplified by their performance in the previous match against Sri Lanka. They successfully defended their 214-run target by dismissing the entire Sri Lankan team for just 172 runs in 41.3 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the most prolific bowler for India, claiming four wickets in his 9.3 overs while conceding 43 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja played their part, securing two wickets each, while Mohammad Siraj and Hardik Pandya chipped in with one wicket each to complete a well-rounded bowling effort.

In their recent outing, Bangladesh faced a 21-run defeat against Sri Lanka. After winning the toss, they chose to field first, but their bowling unit struggled to deliver an optimal performance, conceding a total of 257 runs in 50 overs.

Hasan Mahmud emerged as the most successful bowler for Bangladesh, claiming three wickets in his nine-over spell while giving away 57 runs. Taskin Ahmed also secured three wickets, but he conceded a significant number of runs, with ten overs costing him 62 runs. Shoriful Islam put in a commendable effort, taking two wickets in his eight overs, although he gave away 48 runs. However, bowlers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, and skipper Shakib Al Hasan were unable to make an impact, failing to secure any wickets.

Despite a promising batting display, Bangladesh fell short in their pursuit of the 258-run target, with the entire team being dismissed for 236 runs in 48.1 overs. Towhid Hridoy was the standout batsman for Bangladesh, contributing 82 runs. He faced 97 balls and hit seven boundaries along with a towering six during his innings. Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in with 29 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz managed to accumulate 28 runs.

India stands as a formidable and seasoned ODI cricket team, and it’s evident that, at least on paper, they hold a substantial advantage over Bangladesh. Our Asia Cup prediction strongly favors India as the likely victor in this match. Several pivotal factors contribute to India’s favored status:

Historical Dominance: India has consistently emerged victorious in the majority of their encounters with Bangladesh, reflecting a strong track record.

Super Four Setback: Bangladesh’s performance in the Super Four stage of this tournament has been less than stellar, with defeats in both matches, highlighting their current form.

Bowling Prowess: India’s bowlers have showcased their prowess in this tournament, delivering strong performances, which adds to their competitive edge.

Batting Powerhouse: India boasts a batting order that is notably more potent and well-rounded compared to Bangladesh’s lineup, setting them apart in terms of firepower.

Finals Berth: India has already secured a place in the tournament’s final, further underscoring its stature as a top contender.

Taking all these factors into account, India emerges as the favored team to triumph in this match according to our Asia Cup prediction.

India boasts a blend of seasoned and youthful ODI talents within their ranks. Their batting lineup is particularly robust, featuring renowned power-hitters in the ODI format. Consequently, India’s prospects of clinching today’s match have significantly improved. The match prediction for today’s cricket encounter is outlined below:

India holds a 70% probability of emerging victorious in this 6th Match.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, carries a 30% chance of winning this 6th Match.

In the Asia Cup 2023, the toss is poised to wield significant influence over match outcomes. Accumulating a substantial total on the scoreboard is deemed a substantial advantage, particularly in high-stakes encounters like these. As per our toss prediction, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.

The upcoming 6th match of the Asia Cup ODI 2023 is scheduled to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This venue is known for offering a flat batting surface that provides substantial pace and bounce to the bowlers. However, in comparison to other pitches, this track tends to be slower and favors spinners considerably. In this 6th Match, we anticipate the pitch to further slow down, posing additional challenges for the batsmen. Achieving a score in the range of 270 to 280 runs could prove to be a formidable challenge for the chasing team.

Colombo is currently experiencing frequent rainfall, and the weather forecast for the city suggests that it will not be excessively hot, potentially posing a physical challenge for the players. While there may be some cloud cover on the match day, the weather forecast does not indicate any rain. Therefore, we anticipate that the 6th Match will proceed without interruptions, allowing for a full and uninterrupted game.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed.

• Date: Friday, 15th September 2023
• Time: 09:30 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL / 03:00 PM IST

• Stadium: R.Premadasa Stadium
• Location: Colombo, India
• Opened: 1986
• Capacity: 35,000
• Known as: Khettarama Stadium (until June 1994)
• Ends: Khettarama End, Scoreboard End
• Time Zone: UTC +05:30
• Home to: India
• Floodlights: Yes

• Total matches: 158
• Matches won batting first: 87
• Matches won bowling first: 61
• Average 1st Inns scores: 232
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 191
• Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
• Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (33.1 Ov) by SLW vs ENGW
• Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by SL vs AUS
• The lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by WIW vs SLW

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (WK), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma.