Wed Sep 24 14:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Bangladesh to Bowl First Against India in Asia Cup Clash as Litton Das Ruled Out**

**Dubai, UAE** – Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in today’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The toss took an unexpected turn as Jaker Ali, standing in as captain, revealed that regular skipper Litton Das was ruled out due to an injury sustained during a practice session.

India, riding high after a dominant performance against Pakistan, has opted to field the same playing XI.

**Teams:**

* **India:** Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
* **Bangladesh:** Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

**Pitch Report Favors Chasing**

Cricket analysts Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri noted that five of the seven games played at this venue in the tournament were won by the chasing team. The Dubai pitch has held up nicely throughout the tournament, offering some swing early on for fast bowlers and grip later in the innings for slower bowlers. Slower balls from the seamers are also expected to play a crucial role.

“The reason the fast bowlers have matched the spinners is because they’ve got some swing early on. So you have taken wickets with the new ball, wickets in the powerplay. And as the game has progressed what they’ve done very well is take the pace off.” Doull said.

**Captains’ Comments**

Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali said, “We would like to bowl first… I am excited and looking forward to this game. We are doing really well as a team and we will try to give our best. Surface looks pretty good to bat.”

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that his team is happy batting first and will look to continue their winning momentum. “We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first… Same team.”

**Bangladesh Aim to Disrupt India’s Dominance**

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has said that his team is eager to test themselves against India, while downplaying their invincibility.

“Every team has the ability to beat India… We will try to play as best as we can and hope to find chinks in India’s armoury. That’s the way we win games.” Simmons said.

The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with Bangladesh looking to pull off an upset and India aiming to continue their winning streak in the Asia Cup 2025.

Read More