India's expected eleven against Bangladesh in super four

#7 Hardik Pandya / Khaleel Ahmed

Pandya is important for the balance of Indian team

Hardik Pandya suffered a back spasm during the Pakistan clash. Though Indian team management did not clarify the extent of his injury so far, he was on his feet soon afterward, which is a good sign.

If Pandya is fit then he should play against Bangladesh, otherwise, Khaleel Ahmed is expected to come in as the fifth bowling option. Bringing in Khaleel Ahmed in place of Pandya will affect the balance of the Indian team, but, the team doesn't have many options either.

If team management brings in a batsman in place of Pandya then it will leave the side with just four specialist bowlers, whereas the Indian team likes to play with five specialist bowlers nowadays.

Fast bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvi was at his best against Pakistan

Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are straightforward picks for the fast bowler slots. Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was looking out of sorts against Hong Kong bowled superbly against Pakistan and ended up being the man of the match.

The form of Burmah and Bhuvneshwar augurs really well for India for the super four stage.

Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav and Yujvendra Chahal

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to deliver on helpful pitches

Kuldeep and Chahal automatic pick themselves. As the tournament progresses, wickets are expected to get low and slow, which will make the role of these two spinners even more important.

India would expect Kuldeep and Chahal to do a good job with their mystery and guile against Bangladesh.