India vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI: Toss result and playing 11s for today's match, umpires list and pitch report
After losing the opening ODI from a position of strength, Team India are in a must-win situation heading into the second game of the three-match series on Wednesday, December 7.
Another loss in Dhaka for the Men in Blue will see Bangladesh continue their home domination. They haven't lost a bilateral ODI series on home soil since October 2016.
Team India looked set to take a 1-0 lead in the opening ODI. Defending a disappointing total of 186, they had the hosts on the mat at 136/9. But a pugnacious batting effort from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and some inexplicable tactics from India saw Bangladesh clinch the contest by one wicket.
The visitors must reflect on their defeat and will be keen to come back stronger. For a start, they need some solidity at the top of the order. Their bowling also lacked vigor in the wake of Miraz’s assault. In a nutshell, India’s white-ball cricket is in dire need of an overhaul. The process should have started by now, but it’s never too late.
Today's IND vs BAN toss result
Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to bat first. Speaking about the decision, Litton Das said:
“Looks a good wicket, last game we saw it was difficult to bat in the second innings.”
Litton Das won the toss and Bangladesh will bat first 🏏
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Bangladesh have made one change. Nasum Ahmed comes in for Hasan Mahmud. For India, Axar Patel replaces Shahbaz Ahmed, while Umran Malik comes in for Kuldeep Sen, who is not available for selection.
IND vs BAN - Today's match playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.
Today's IND vs BAN pitch report
According to Anjum Chopra, there was grip, turn and bounce for the spinners in the first match. Today, the game will be played on pitch number eight. It's a lot more brown, with just a tinge of green. A good pitch to bat on if you apply yourself.
Today's IND vs BAN match players list
India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik, Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Tripathi, Axar Patel.
🗣️ 🗣️ We know how to bounce back from tough situations.
#TeamIndia batter @SDhawan25 ahead of the second #BANvIND ODI. https://t.co/YgHpfI7IeZ
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed , Nurul Hasan.
IND vs BAN - Today's match umpires
On-field umpires: Masudur Rahman, Michael Gough
TV umpire: Gazi Sohel
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle