India Vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Clash: Key Strategic Moves India Must Execute To Stay Unbeaten

India vs Bangladesh: The 16th match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Bangladesh will take place on September 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India has not lost a match in this tournament so far and are considered the strongest contenders for the title. However, Bangladesh have played excellent cricket in the tournament. They defeated Afghanistan in the group stage and registered a resounding victory against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 round. Although Bangladesh have had limited success against India, India will need to be wary of this team as they have the potential to win matches.

What should India do...

Giving an increased role to Akshar Patel

Axar Patel should be given a prominent role in India's bowling. Axar has been very effective recently, and the pitches in the Asia Cup are favoring spin bowlers. Axar bowled only one over in the last match, perhaps raising questions about his fitness. India should give him the opportunity to bowl his full quota, especially since Bangladesh has a good mix of right- and left-handed batsmen.

Redefining the role of Jasprit Bumrah

So far, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled three overs in the powerplay in all three matches of the Asia Cup 2025, but his bowling hasn't been effective. India will need to adjust their bowling strategy. Bumrah should be used in the middle and death overs in addition to the powerplay. This will not only keep Bumrah fresh but also allow him to be more effective for the team during crucial moments of the match.

Giving Sanju Samson a chance to bat at No. 3

Sanju Samson, who previously opened the batting, is now batting in the middle order. However, Samson has consistently suffered poor performances in the middle order. His T20I career numbers show that his strike rate has been poor, and his average is also below 25. India should give Samson a chance to bat at No. 3, and if that means Tilak Varma has to move down, then that's a sacrifice worth making.

Changing India's strategy and utilizing key players in the right roles will increase India's chances of winning the match against Bangladesh. It will also prepare the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.