The Indian squad demonstrated their superiority in the preceding five-match T20I series against England as well, securing a 4-1 triumph. These consecutive victories within the past month have likely boosted the team’s confidence significantly, following a disappointing tour of Australia and a mixed season at home.

The situation appears less clear for Bangladesh, who haven’t played any cricket since their West Indies tour in December.

Bangladesh experienced a difficult ODI series against the West Indies, suffering a 3-0 defeat. However, they managed to recover by winning all three T20Is in the Caribbean afterwards.

Prior to their West Indies tour, they had faced a setback in November, losing 2-1 to Afghanistan in an ODI series held in the UAE.

For this Champions Trophy campaign, Rohit Sharma takes charge of a side that faces the challenge of competing without their star quick bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. The team’s approach centres on utilising spin bowling as their primary weapon to secure victories in the competition.

Meanwhile, their opening opponents, Bangladesh, have shown a track record of delivering surprising outcomes in major tournaments.