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In the 17th fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India are set to face Bangladesh at Pune’s MCA Stadium. India’s unyielding momentum in the tournament seeks a fourth consecutive triumph against Bangladesh. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian squad further solidified their title contention with a commanding display against Pakistan in Ahmedabad, reinforcing their stature as frontrunners in the race for the Cricket World Cup championship.

Following Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan’s establishment of a steady partnership, India’s bowling unit initiated a remarkable turnaround. This resulted in a significant downturn for Pakistan, with their score plummeting from 155 for two to an all-out total of 191. Despite missing out on securing back-to-back centuries, India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, launched yet another fierce batting assault. His performance significantly propelled his team towards victory, ultimately achieved with ample time to spare, thanks to contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Lokesh Rahul.

A win against Bangladesh will propel India significantly closer to securing a spot in the tournament’s knockout phase. Meanwhile, the Tigers have encountered two setbacks in three games, facing losses against England and New Zealand following their initial victory over Afghanistan.

Bangladesh struggled to post a competitive total against New Zealand, as the Black Caps easily chased down their modest 247. A similar batting ordeal ensued against England, with the Tigers falling considerably short of the daunting target of 365. Captain Shakib Al Hasan’s injury in the New Zealand clash compounds Bangladesh’s challenges as they approach their upcoming clash with the host team.

In the realm of ODI cricket, India and Bangladesh have locked horns in 38 encounters. Of these, India has emerged victorious in 40 battles, while Bangladesh claimed victory in eight. In the context of ODI World Cup contests, the Tigers have managed just a solitary win out of four meetings against the formidable Men in Blue.