Taming Bangla Tigers

Asia Cup: India strong favourites against Bangladesh

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The Indian team has been simply unstoppable so far; RIGHT: All-rounder Mahedi Hasan will be crucial to Bangladesh's plans

(AP/PTI)

Having overpowered Pakistan in an intense tussle, a battle-hardened Indian team will square off in another potentially volatile Asia Cup Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Wednesday when it is expected to encounter some quality spinners.

In terms of statistics, this is supposed to be another lopsided one as Bangladesh have won only once in 17 head-to-head encounters between the two teams in the T20 format.

But since the 2015 ODI World Cup and a benefit of doubt to Rohit Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, it has gotten bitter between the two teams, thanks to the partisan young fans, many of whom perceive India as an adversary.

India's diplomatic relations with Bangladesh after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina Government have been rocky.