India (IND) will clash with Bangladesh (BAN) in the fourth Super Fours encounter of the Asia Cup 2025. The high-voltage contest is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 24, at 8 PM IST. Both sides are coming into this fixture with victories in their opening Super Four matches, which makes this showdown crucial in deciding the finalists.
Match Details (At a Glance)
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Match: India vs Bangladesh, Super Four, Match 16, Asia Cup 2025
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Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 8:00 PM IST
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
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Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Gazi TV (Bangladesh), PTV Sports (Pakistan), Ten Sports (Middle East)
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Live Streaming: SonyLIV, FanCode, YuppTV (available across multiple regions)
Team Overviews
India (IND)
India enters this clash with supreme confidence. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side is currently topping the Super Four points table after registering a strong six-wicket victory against Pakistan. The star of that game was Abhishek Sharma, who played a stunning knock to dismantle Pakistan’s bowling attack.
India have been dominant throughout the tournament, winning all four matches so far. With a perfect balance in their batting and bowling departments, they will look to continue their unbeaten streak. Players like Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah add depth and firepower, making India firm favorites.
Bangladesh (BAN)
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have shown great resilience. They defeated Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four match and are riding on that momentum. Under the leadership of Litton Das, the Bangla Tigers will be eager to secure a famous win against India – something they have managed only once in their Asia Cup history.
Bangladesh’s key strength lies in their bowling, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, who can trouble even the strongest batting units. The batting department, however, needs consistency from the likes of Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain.
Head-to-Head Record (IND vs BAN)
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Matches Played: 17
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India Wins: 16
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Bangladesh Wins: 01
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Tied/No Result: 0
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First Match: June 06, 2009 – India won
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Most Recent Match: October 12, 2024 – India won
Clearly, India dominates this rivalry, but Bangladesh will be aiming to break the trend on this big stage.
Probable Playing XI
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
Bangladesh (BAN):
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Key Players to Watch
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India: Suryakumar Yadav – The captain has shown sparks of brilliance but will be aiming for a defining knock to guide his team into the final.
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Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman – With seven wickets already in the tournament, the left-arm pacer will be vital in containing India’s batting firepower.
Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The Dubai track has been batter-friendly, especially during the powerplay and death overs. Middle overs are slightly tricky, requiring patience from batters. Bowlers who fail to maintain line and length have been punished. Historically, chasing teams have had an edge here, and captains might prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
Probable Match Scenarios
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If India bats first and posts 180+, their bowling attack led by Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav could prove too much for Bangladesh.
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If Bangladesh bowls first, Mustafizur and Taskin must deliver early breakthroughs to put pressure on India’s top order.
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A close contest could emerge if Bangladesh’s middle order supports Litton Das and Hridoy, pushing India into a tactical battle.
Match Prediction
India’s all-round strength, unbeaten form, and dominant head-to-head record make them the favorites for this clash. Bangladesh have the potential to challenge, especially if their bowlers fire early, but India’s batting depth and big-match temperament tilt the odds heavily in their favor.
Prediction: India to win and strengthen their chances of reaching the final.
