In the second innings not only Shanto (82), top-order batters Zakir Hasan (35) and Shadman Islam (35) also got starts they failed to convert, resulting in a heavy defeat.
Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh bowlers have the ability to spice up things but against India's formidable lineup, they would need plenty of runs on the board.
The Proteas are not expected to tinker with their four-pronged pace attack comprising Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartmen that has served them well in the tournament so far with Keshav Maharaj taking on the spin duties.
Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat, India's decorated top-order will be desperate to change the narrative and give a better account of itself in the do-or-die second ODI against Bangladesh.
Tanzim Hasan Shakib picked up four wickets as Bangladesh outclassed Nepal by 21 runs.
A persistent back injury dashed the opener's hopes of playing in the World Cup.
Bangladesh eye an improved performance from their batters in their 2nd group match against Afghanistan on Sunday in the Asia Cup 2023.
A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to second-line players ahead of the semi-final when they take on New Zealand in their last group match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
Shakib has already submitted a letter to the BCB asking for a sabbatical and the board has complied with his demand.
Alzarri Joseph had Bangladesh reeling, but the tourists avoided the follow-on and trail the West Indies by 181 runs with one wicket left at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday.
Imran Tahir completed 500 wickets in the T20 format and became just the fourth player to achieve the remarkable feat.
Aiming for their second Cricket World Cup title, Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam and are armed with a strong batting unit that includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Mohammed Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Salman Agha.
Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
Chance for India batters to get their act right against Bangladesh
Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.
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Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.
Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh
The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to Australia.
New Zealand all-rounder Ish Sodhi found himself at the center of an unexpected and benevolent incident.
A struggling Indian team, severely depleted by a spate of on-field injuries and fitness-related problems, will be determined to avoid the ignominy of a clean sweep against Bangladesh in the final ODI of the three-match series.
Fresh from posting 399 in their previous game, South Africa batting was on fire yet again at the cost of Bangladesh who endured a 149-run rout.
Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.
New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.
Afghanistan, Australia and Bangladesh are in the running for a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies
Sanju Samson's ebullient maiden T20 International hundred dotted India's resounding 133-run victory and 3-0 series sweep over a listless Bangladesh.
New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG
Afghanistan rode on a late cameo from skipper Rashid Khan to post 115 for 5 against Bangladesh in their concluding T20 World Cup Super Eight match in St Vincent on Tuesday. His 10-ball 19, which included 3 sixes, enabled the team put up a respectable total after Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got Afghanistan off to a slow, but steady start.
Shakib al Hasan has been handed one match suspension for abusing the on-field umpire
Shakib Al Hasan rose to the occasion in a crucial Group D match, scoring an unbeaten 64
Bangladesh begin their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in Texas on June 7 and it remains to be seen if the premier pacer is fit for that match. Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is also down with a side strain.
India registered a thumping 86-run victory in the second T20I against Bangladesh to seal the three-match series 2-0.
Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.
Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas
Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour
Mahmud went to Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to "catch a flight en route to Delhi," an Airport Aviation Security official was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune newspaper.
Will Bangladesh come undone again on the big stage or will they shake off the tag as underachievers and win their first World Cup title?