On October 19, 2023, India and Bangladesh are poised for a crucial clash at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune, India. These two teams enter the match with contrasting forms, making it a highly anticipated encounter.
India has been in stellar form throughout the tournament, boasting a perfect record thus far. They commenced their campaign with a triumph over Australia, followed by commanding victories over Afghanistan in Delhi and arch-rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad. Captain Rohit Sharma has been a standout performer with the bat, accumulating 217 runs in three matches, while Jasprit Bumrah has excelled as the leading bowler, amassing eight wickets.
In contrast, Bangladesh started their campaign with a win against Afghanistan but faced successive defeats against England and New Zealand. Furthermore, they are uncertain about the fitness of their captain, Shakib Al Hasan, which adds to their concerns ahead of the Pune clash.
With the India-Bangladesh match expected to deliver an exhilarating contest, cricket enthusiasts will be eager for favorable weather conditions during the game.
IND vs BAN: Weather forecast in Pune
The weather forecast for the match day indicates no likelihood of rain disruptions, providing fans with a reason to celebrate. The temperature is projected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at approximately 41%. While there were some concerns regarding potential rainfall following a drizzle in Pune on October 18, the chances of precipitation during the match hours remain minimal.
According to Weather.com, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy around 1:30 PM IST, which coincides with the toss time for the game. This partly cloudy condition is anticipated to persist throughout the game, with no anticipated rain interruptions.
The match is scheduled to commence at 2 PM IST, and conditions are expected to remain favorable throughout the game duration. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting and uninterrupted contest between India and Bangladesh in Pune.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed
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