India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours: Head-to-Head, Recent Form

India and Bangladesh have faced each other frequently in Asia Cup tournaments, with India usually having the upper hand. The numbers from their last five encounters make it clear:

• India won by 133 runs – 12 Oct 2024
   
• India won by 86 runs – 09 Oct 2024
   
• India won by 7 wickets (with 49 balls remaining) – 06 Oct 2024
   
• India won by 50 runs – 22 Jun 2024
   
• India won by 9 wickets (with 64 balls remaining) – 06 Oct 2023

Trend Analysis: India’s batting depth and bowling balance have been key to their dominance. However, history also tells us that Bangladesh can be unpredictable—most notably pushing India to the edge in Asia Cup finals (2012 and 2018). That underdog spirit means they can never be counted out.

Recent Form Guide

India’s Form

India goes into Super Fours with confidence. There is a breath of fresh youthful talent, including Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, and the pillars of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still there to provide the innings. India seems to be balanced with Jasprit Bumrah at the head of the bowling contingent.

Bangladesh’s Form

Bangladesh has fought and scraped its way in the group stage, mainly on the basis of disciplined bowling and the spark of brilliance of Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das. Although they do not possess the richness that India is known to have, they do well through team effort and intense performances.

Batters to Watch

Bangladesh

• Litton Das – 10 Matches • 281 Runs • Avg 35.13 • SR 136.4
  His aggressive approach in the powerplay often sets the tone for Bangladesh. A quickfire 30–40 from Litton could shift momentum.
   
• Towhid Hridoy – 9 Matches • 172 Runs • Avg 28.67 • SR 110.25
  A promising middle-order batter, Hridoy’s role is to stabilize after early wickets and accelerate toward the death overs.

India

• Abhishek Sharma – 10 Matches • 488 Runs • Avg 48.8 • SR 214.03
  One of India’s brightest stars this season, Abhishek has turned heads with his fearless batting. His strike rate of 214.03 makes him a game-changer in the powerplay.
   
• Tilak Varma – 10 Matches • 343 Runs • Avg 68.6 • SR 158.79
  A perfect balance of composure and aggression, Tilak has consistently delivered under pressure. His high average highlights his ability to play match-winning knocks.

Insight: While India’s batters have higher recent stats, Bangladesh relies on partnerships and resilience. If Litton and Shakib click, they can counter India’s batting firepower.

Bowlers to Watch

Bangladesh

• Taskin Ahmed – 7 Matches • 17 Wickets • Econ 7.96 • SR 9.7
  Taskin’s knack for early wickets makes him crucial in the powerplay. His strike rate under 10 is world-class.
   
• Mustafizur Rahman – 8 Matches • 13 Wickets • Econ 5.56 • SR 13.53
  The “Fizz” is Bangladesh’s go-to bowler in pressure situations. His cutters and variations will test India’s big hitters.

India

• Varun Chakravarthy – 9 Matches • 18 Wickets • Econ 7.28 • SR 10.66
  The mystery spinner thrives on UAE pitches. His ability to break partnerships in the middle overs makes him a key weapon.
   
• Axar Patel – 9 Matches • 11 Wickets • Econ 5.92 • SR 13.63
  Axar brings control and consistency, tying down batters with his accuracy. His economy rate below 6 is a big plus in T20s.

Insight: Bangladesh’s bowling strength is its biggest asset. India will rely on Bumrah and Kuldeep (in addition to Varun/Axar) to maintain balance.

Milestones & Records to Watch

• Virat Kohli – Closing in on becoming the highest run-scorer in Asia Cup history. A fifty in this game could take him past the record.
   
• Shakib Al Hasan – Already the highest wicket-taking all-rounder in Asia Cup history, Shakib is also nearing 700 career Asia Cup runs.
   
• Abhishek Sharma – With nearly 500 runs in his last 10 matches, another fifty would make him one of the fastest Indian players to cross 600 T20I runs in a calendar year.
   
• Taskin Ahmed – Needs just 3 wickets to complete 20 wickets in 2025, a milestone that would underline his impact this season.

These individual battles add extra spice to the fixture, giving fans more reasons to tune in.

Predicted Playing XIs

India (Probable XI):
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.

Bangladesh (Probable XI):
Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.

Key Battles to Watch Out For

• Rohit Sharma vs Taskin Ahmed – Can Taskin strike early and remove India’s captain before he settles?
   
• Shakib Al Hasan vs Virat Kohli – A battle of modern greats: Shakib’s left-arm spin vs Kohli’s chasing ability.
   
• Abhishek Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman – India’s power-hitter vs Bangladesh’s cutter specialist.
   
• Varun Chakravarthy vs Mushfiqur Rahim – Mystery spin against one of Bangladesh’s most experienced batters.

Fan Expectations and Match Outlook

The fans in Dubai will have a full stadium, with the Indian and Bangladeshi fans anticipated to be in high numbers. In the case of India, the expectations are high considering its record. In the case of Bangladesh, this would be a historic achievement if they manage to beat India in the Super Fours.

This conflict is heightened by the fact that the final allows one to be qualified. The choice is India, though Bangladesh is flourishing as an underdog. Should they be able to confine India to a sub-standard aggregate and Shakib or Litton spearhead a pursuit, an upset may be the order of the day.

Conclusion

It is not just about points, but history, pride, and big-match temperament when the India vs Bangladesh head-to-head Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash comes up. As Kohli pursues records, Shakib pursues milestones, and youngsters such as Abhishek Sharma are making a splash, this game has all the elements of a classic.

To the fans in Bangladesh, the action will be referring to tapmad as well as television broadcasts, and nobody will miss a ball. If India goes on to extend its dominance or Bangladesh writes a famous upset, this match will be remembered as one of the highlights in the tournament.