IND vs BAN, Asia Cup: Litton Das-less Bangladesh opt to bowl first against India in key Super 4 clash, Know the playing XIs here

India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International stadium on September 24. In absence of Bangladesh's regular captain, Jaker Ali will be seen leading the side in the key clash.

While India didn't tinker with their playing XI, Bangladesh made four changes to their fold including Litton Das. Taskin, Shoriful and Mahedi missed out of the Bangladesh's playing XI.

What did the captains say at the toss?

Bangladesh's stand-in captain Jaker Ali, after winning the toss, said:

"We would like to bowl first. He (Litton) got injured during a practice session and unfortunately misses out on this crucial game. I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team and we will try to give our best. We will try to restrict them and chase it down. Surface looks pretty good to bat. We have got four changes."

Meanwhile, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, after losing the toss, said:

"We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first. We have to follow the good things that we have been doing and the results will take care of itself. The boys have done their bit, it is part of the game (dropped catches). Much pleasant (weather). Same team."

Bangladesh's Playing XI:

Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali(w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

India's Playing XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Head-to-Head

India have the upper hand against Bangladesh having won 16 out 17 T20I matches. Bangladesh’s sole victory came in 2019.

Pitch Report

"We are looking at the seven games that have been played at this venue throughout the tournament. Five of them have been won while chasing. The two that were won batting first came from Pakistan; against the UAE and Oman. I think chasing has been the preferred option. That’s why Bangladesh have gone that way. But we do have a fresh surface. It’s got better and better as the tournament’s progressed, mainly because of that grass you mentioned on the surface. Otherwise, we’ve seen tracks in Dubai slow right down with spinners dominating. But this one’s held up nicely. And with the conditions being a little cooler, I think that might also play a role. The reason the fast bowlers have matched the spinners is because they’ve got some swing early on. So you have taken wickets with the new ball, wickets in the powerplay. And as the game has progressed what they’ve done very well is take the pace off. Once the ball gets older and softer, it grips the surface. It’s not just about the spinners. Slower balls from the seamers are equally important.There’s enough grass there for those slower balls to have an effect later this evening. Good surface, not too hot, runs on the board might still be okay," Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri analysed the pitch.