Bangladesh have opted to bat first in a crucial encounter against World Cup hosts India in Pune.

In a significant setback for the Tigers, captain Shakib Al Hasan is sidelined due to a quad injury. In his absence, Najmul Hasan Shanto will lead the side, and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed replaces the all-rounder in the lineup. Bangladesh will also be without pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed, with Hasan Mahmud taking his place.

After a dominant performance against Afghanistan in their World Cup opener, Bangladesh faced heavy defeats against England and New Zealand in subsequent matches.

They are now seeking a swift turnaround against an in-form Indian team at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

The Pune wicket is traditionally a batting paradise, and the small boundaries and fast outfield only enhance the prospects for high-scoring games. However, concerns lie with Bangladesh's top order, given their recent struggles.

Bangladesh boasts a strong recent record, winning three of the last four one-dayers against India. However, the World Cup is a different challenge, and the Tigers haven't beaten India in the showpiece event since 2007.

Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj