Asia Cup 2025: Why is Litton Das not playing India vs Bangladesh Match 16?

Published - 24 Sept 2025, 19:41 IST | Updated - 24 Sept 2025, 20:02 IST

Bangladesh have made four changes to their lineup for the crucial Super-Four clash against India, which is set to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 24.

Both teams are coming into this clash on the back of important wins. While Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets, India eased past Pakistan by six wickets. If India wins on Wednesday, they will confirm their place in the final. Bangladesh will also get into a great position in the tournament if they manage to beat the Men in Blue.

Stand-in captain Jaker Ali won the toss and opted to field first. He said that the team is excited about the challenge ahead of them. Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, said that he is happy to bat first as the pitch has slowed down in the second innings in previous games at this venue.

On expected lines, India opted to go in with the same playing XI in this clash. However, Bangladesh made four changes to their lineup, one of them being a forced one. Jaker Ali revealed that Litton injured himself during a practice session. Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam were the other ones to miss out. Meanwhile, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have come into the side.

Yes, it looks a good surface. I think we played here on the 14th (vs Pakistan), and in the 2nd innings it became a little slower. So we are very happy to bat first. At the same time, you have to follow what you’ve been doing, all the good things from the last few games. We just want to focus on that, and the result will automatically take care of itself. I think both departments have done their bit, and that’s completely fine. It’s (dropped catches) part of the game. I’m sure the energy and intent will define this match. It's much pleasant (weather). We’re playing the same team.

We would like to bowl first. He (Litton) got injured during a practice session and unfortunately misses out on this crucial game. 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. We will try to restrict them and chase it down. Surface looks pretty good to bat. We have got four changes.

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

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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.