**Asia Cup 2025: India vs Bangladesh – Dissecting Key Player Battles**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 23, 2025, 02:06 PM IST*
India is set to face Bangladesh in a crucial Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 on Wednesday, September 24, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will begin at 8 PM IST. Coming off a thrilling victory against Pakistan, India remains unbeaten and aims to continue their winning streak against Bangladesh.
Here’s a look at the key player battles that could prove decisive in the upcoming encounter:
### 1. Abhishek Sharma vs Taskin Ahmed
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been a formidable force during the powerplay in this tournament. Out of his 173 runs, 132 have come within the first six overs, boasting an incredible strike rate of 216.39, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Taskin Ahmed, known for his ability to strike early with the new ball, will carry the responsibility of breaking through Sharma’s aggressive start. In T20Is, Taskin has claimed 38 powerplay wickets with an economy rate of 6.79, making this a fascinating contest.
### 2. Litton Das vs Jasprit Bumrah
Bangladesh skipper Litton Das will be expected to lead by example with the bat. On the other side, India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah will look to trouble Das with his pace and precision.
Bumrah will be eager to bounce back after a challenging game against Pakistan, where he conceded 45 runs in his four overs without a wicket. Interestingly, despite six innings against Bumrah, Litton has yet to be dismissed by the Indian pacer, adding an intriguing layer to their battle.
### 3. Towhid Hridoy vs Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has arguably been the most effective bowler in this tournament, claiming nine wickets at a tight economy rate of 6.00. His prowess in the middle overs often triggers batting collapses.
Towhid Hridoy, fresh from a match-winning 58 against Sri Lanka, will be tasked with countering Kuldeep’s spin threat. However, Hridoy has struggled against left-arm spinners, having been dismissed by them eight times in 21 T20I innings.
### 4. Suryakumar Yadav vs Mustafizur Rahman
Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting style, promises to challenge the Bangladesh bowling unit. After a duck in his last match against Pakistan, SKY will be keen to make a strong comeback.
His duel with Mustafizur Rahman’s variations and accuracy will be captivating. Notably, the left-arm pacer has dismissed Suryakumar twice in four T20I encounters, underscoring the competitive nature of this matchup.
With these key battles set to unfold, the India vs Bangladesh Super Four clash is poised to be a compelling contest for Asia Cup 2025 fans worldwide.
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