NEW DELHI: On the surface, the pre-match prediction for India's upcoming World Cup encounter against Bangladesh on Thursday may appear to be a clear victory for Rohit Sharma's men, given their current form. However, when one delves beneath the glossy exterior, a different narrative emerges, primarily based on recent head-to-head performances.
Bangladesh have emerged as a formidable adversary, having triumphed over India in three out of their last four one-day internationals (ODIs). Notably, they secured two victories in a bilateral series held in December 2022 and added another win in the Asia Cup Super Four match, a recent encounter that remains fresh in memory.