Team India are back to the winning ways after a shock defeat in the series opener against Sri Lanka. They have come back strong by registering two consecutive wins. Meanwhile, the hosts Sri Lanka have lost their plot big time after their first game win. The third side, Bangladesh, look like a rejuvenated unit after their herculean record shattering run chase against the hosts.

Now, at the half way stage in the tournament, only team India are confident of making it to the finals with regard to the points table. The game is still wide open for the other two teams. With this backdrop, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-match-5-ban-v-ind-preview-india-aiming-to-seal-final-berth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh will take on India in the fifth game</strong></a> of the series. While the game serves as an ideal ground for India to strike consistency, Bangladesh will eye the match as an opportunity to make it to the finals.

Furthermore, the Indian team has the freedom of trying out their bench strength in the match. On the other hand, Bangladesh will have to field their best possible eleven in the game. In any case, the match promises to be an exciting one and the players would be itching to leave an imprint on the game for their respective sides.

Here are the 5 players to watch out for in the match:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma of India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228593" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

As team India gears up for the game against Bangladesh, there is one Indian cricketer who would be under tremendous pressure to perform. And that cricketer is the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. Rohit has had a terrible run of form in the recent times. He has failed to get a big score in the shortest format of the game.

His poor run of form has been continuing from the South Africa series. However, knocking the hard hitting Indian batsman, one could safely assume that a big knock is due from his willow. Every time he has struggled with poor form, Rohit has come back strong with a thumping performance.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Liton-Das.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-196601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-196601" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das received the player of the match award. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Bangladeshi batting often talks about how the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Soumya Sarkar would fare up in a game. Very rarely do the critics notice the small yet key contributions made by the other players in the batting order. One of the unsung contributors in the current setup in Liton Das.

In the match against India, Liton Das had scored a timely 30 to keep his side in the competition. In the previous game, when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh registered a historic run chase riding on Rahim&#8217;s heroics</strong></a>, it was Liton Das who had provided a brisk start with a whirlwind 19-ball 43.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Vijay-Shankar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229045" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229045" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar of India appeals. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been one of the key players for the side in the series thus far. He has been a big positive for team India. After bowling a very impressive spell against Bangladesh, he backed it up with another decent show in the match against Sri Lanka.

While Vijay has had his chances to show his skills with the ball, his skills with the bat are yet to be seen by the cricket fans. It is worth noting that Vijay Shankar is primarily a batsman who can bowl medium pacers. Hence, if the opportunity arises, expect the Tamil Nadu all-rounder to be a player to watch out for.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/06/Mahmudullah.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-153471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahmudullah.jpg" alt="Mahmudullah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-153471" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Dhaka Tribune)</figcaption>

Bangladeshi skipper Mahmudullah would be hoping to keep the winning momentum going for his side. As he had reflected in the pressers, the team was just one win away from being a whole new side altogether. Now that they have had their elusive win, the skipper will be hoping for consistency.

On the personal front, Mahmudullah has not been in the best of forms in the series. He scored 1 against India and then scored 20 in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>run chase against Sri Lanka</strong></a>. Certainly, the team would want to see their leader lead from the front. His contributions in the bowling department would be crucial as well.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-223391" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223391" class="wp-caption-text">Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Much like Rohit Sharma, even Suresh Raina would be under tremendous pressure to perform. The hard-hitting veteran batsman is yet to put up an innings of substance in the series. Prior to the commencement of the series, Raina had made tall claims about using this series as a gateway to his comeback in the ODI setup.

However, his intentions are far from being converted to the results. Raina did show a glimpse of his vintage show in the previous match though. He hit a quick 27 off just 15 deliveries. With that intent in his mind, it will not be surprising to assume that a big knock is just round the corner.

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<p>Team India are back to the winning ways after a shock defeat in the series opener against Sri Lanka. They have come back strong by registering two consecutive wins. Meanwhile, the hosts Sri Lanka have lost their plot big time after their first game win. The third side, Bangladesh, look like a rejuvenated unit after their herculean record shattering run chase against the hosts.</p>
<p>Now, at the half way stage in the tournament, only team India are confident of making it to the finals with regard to the points table. The game is still wide open for the other two teams. With this backdrop, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-match-5-ban-v-ind-preview-india-aiming-to-seal-final-berth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh will take on India in the fifth game</strong></a> of the series. While the game serves as an ideal ground for India to strike consistency, Bangladesh will eye the match as an opportunity to make it to the finals.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the Indian team has the freedom of trying out their bench strength in the match. On the other hand, Bangladesh will have to field their best possible eleven in the game. In any case, the match promises to be an exciting one and the players would be itching to leave an imprint on the game for their respective sides.</p>
<h3>Here are the 5 players to watch out for in the match:</h3>
<h4>1. Rohit Sharma</h4>
<figure id="attachment_228593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma of India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228593" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>As team India gears up for the game against Bangladesh, there is one Indian cricketer who would be under tremendous pressure to perform. And that cricketer is the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. Rohit has had a terrible run of form in the recent times. He has failed to get a big score in the shortest format of the game.</p>
<p>His poor run of form has been continuing from the South Africa series. However, knocking the hard hitting Indian batsman, one could safely assume that a big knock is due from his willow. Every time he has struggled with poor form, Rohit has come back strong with a thumping performance.</p>
<h4>2. Liton Das</h4>
<figure id="attachment_196601" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-196601" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Liton-Das.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-196601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-196601" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das received the player of the match award. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Bangladeshi batting often talks about how the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Soumya Sarkar would fare up in a game. Very rarely do the critics notice the small yet key contributions made by the other players in the batting order. One of the unsung contributors in the current setup in Liton Das.</p>
<p>In the match against India, Liton Das had scored a timely 30 to keep his side in the competition. In the previous game, when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh registered a historic run chase riding on Rahim’s heroics</strong></a>, it was Liton Das who had provided a brisk start with a whirlwind 19-ball 43.</p>
<h4>3. Vijay Shankar</h4>
<figure id="attachment_229045" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-229045" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Vijay-Shankar.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-229045" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229045" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar of India appeals. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been one of the key players for the side in the series thus far. He has been a big positive for team India. After bowling a very impressive spell against Bangladesh, he backed it up with another decent show in the match against Sri Lanka.</p>
<p>While Vijay has had his chances to show his skills with the ball, his skills with the bat are yet to be seen by the cricket fans. It is worth noting that Vijay Shankar is primarily a batsman who can bowl medium pacers. Hence, if the opportunity arises, expect the Tamil Nadu all-rounder to be a player to watch out for.</p>
<h4>4. Mahmudullah</h4>
<figure id="attachment_153471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-153471" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/06/Mahmudullah.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-153471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahmudullah.jpg" alt="Mahmudullah" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-153471" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Dhaka Tribune)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bangladeshi skipper Mahmudullah would be hoping to keep the winning momentum going for his side. As he had reflected in the pressers, the team was just one win away from being a whole new side altogether. Now that they have had their elusive win, the skipper will be hoping for consistency.</p>
<p>On the personal front, Mahmudullah has not been in the best of forms in the series. He scored 1 against India and then scored 20 in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>run chase against Sri Lanka</strong></a>. Certainly, the team would want to see their leader lead from the front. His contributions in the bowling department would be crucial as well.</p>
<h4>5. Suresh Raina</h4>
<figure id="attachment_223391" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-223391" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-223391" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223391" class="wp-caption-text">Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Much like Rohit Sharma, even Suresh Raina would be under tremendous pressure to perform. The hard-hitting veteran batsman is yet to put up an innings of substance in the series. Prior to the commencement of the series, Raina had made tall claims about using this series as a gateway to his comeback in the ODI setup.</p>
<p>However, his intentions are far from being converted to the results. Raina did show a glimpse of his vintage show in the previous match though. He hit a quick 27 off just 15 deliveries. With that intent in his mind, it will not be surprising to assume that a big knock is just round the corner.</p>
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<p>Team India are back to the winning ways after a shock defeat in the series opener against Sri Lanka. They have come back strong by registering two consecutive wins. Meanwhile, the hosts Sri Lanka have lost their plot big time after their first game win. The third side, Bangladesh, look like a rejuvenated unit after their herculean record shattering run chase against the hosts.</p>
<p>Now, at the half way stage in the tournament, only team India are confident of making it to the finals with regard to the points table. The game is still wide open for the other two teams. With this backdrop, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-match-5-ban-v-ind-preview-india-aiming-to-seal-final-berth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh will take on India in the fifth game</strong></a> of the series. While the game serves as an ideal ground for India to strike consistency, Bangladesh will eye the match as an opportunity to make it to the finals.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the Indian team has the freedom of trying out their bench strength in the match. On the other hand, Bangladesh will have to field their best possible eleven in the game. In any case, the match promises to be an exciting one and the players would be itching to leave an imprint on the game for their respective sides.</p>
<h3>Here are the 5 players to watch out for in the match:</h3>
<h4>1. Rohit Sharma</h4>
<figure id="attachment_228593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228593" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-2.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma of India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228593" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>As team India gears up for the game against Bangladesh, there is one Indian cricketer who would be under tremendous pressure to perform. And that cricketer is the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. Rohit has had a terrible run of form in the recent times. He has failed to get a big score in the shortest format of the game.</p>
<p>His poor run of form has been continuing from the South Africa series. However, knocking the hard hitting Indian batsman, one could safely assume that a big knock is due from his willow. Every time he has struggled with poor form, Rohit has come back strong with a thumping performance.</p>
<h4>2. Liton Das</h4>
<figure id="attachment_196601" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-196601" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Liton-Das.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-196601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-196601" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das received the player of the match award. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Bangladeshi batting often talks about how the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Soumya Sarkar would fare up in a game. Very rarely do the critics notice the small yet key contributions made by the other players in the batting order. One of the unsung contributors in the current setup in Liton Das.</p>
<p>In the match against India, Liton Das had scored a timely 30 to keep his side in the competition. In the previous game, when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh registered a historic run chase riding on Rahim&#8217;s heroics</strong></a>, it was Liton Das who had provided a brisk start with a whirlwind 19-ball 43.</p>
<h4>3. Vijay Shankar</h4>
<figure id="attachment_229045" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-229045" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Vijay-Shankar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-229045" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-229045" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar of India appeals. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been one of the key players for the side in the series thus far. He has been a big positive for team India. After bowling a very impressive spell against Bangladesh, he backed it up with another decent show in the match against Sri Lanka.</p>
<p>While Vijay has had his chances to show his skills with the ball, his skills with the bat are yet to be seen by the cricket fans. It is worth noting that Vijay Shankar is primarily a batsman who can bowl medium pacers. Hence, if the opportunity arises, expect the Tamil Nadu all-rounder to be a player to watch out for.</p>
<h4>4. Mahmudullah</h4>
<figure id="attachment_153471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-153471" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/06/Mahmudullah.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-153471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahmudullah.jpg" alt="Mahmudullah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-153471" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Dhaka Tribune)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bangladeshi skipper Mahmudullah would be hoping to keep the winning momentum going for his side. As he had reflected in the pressers, the team was just one win away from being a whole new side altogether. Now that they have had their elusive win, the skipper will be hoping for consistency.</p>
<p>On the personal front, Mahmudullah has not been in the best of forms in the series. He scored 1 against India and then scored 20 in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-match-3-sl-vs-ban-review-mushfiqur-rahim-seals-a-historic-chase-for-the-visitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>run chase against Sri Lanka</strong></a>. Certainly, the team would want to see their leader lead from the front. His contributions in the bowling department would be crucial as well.</p>
<h4>5. Suresh Raina</h4>
<figure id="attachment_223391" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-223391" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/02/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-223391" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Suresh-Raina-2.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223391" class="wp-caption-text">Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Much like Rohit Sharma, even Suresh Raina would be under tremendous pressure to perform. The hard-hitting veteran batsman is yet to put up an innings of substance in the series. Prior to the commencement of the series, Raina had made tall claims about using this series as a gateway to his comeback in the ODI setup.</p>
<p>However, his intentions are far from being converted to the results. Raina did show a glimpse of his vintage show in the previous match though. He hit a quick 27 off just 15 deliveries. With that intent in his mind, it will not be surprising to assume that a big knock is just round the corner.</p>
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Bangladesh will lock horns with India on March 14 in the fifth game of the series.

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Team India are back to the winning ways after a shock defeat in the series opener against Sri Lanka. They have come back strong by