‘Any team can beat India,’ says Bangladesh coach ahead of clash
**By Parth Dhall | Sep 23, 2025 07:59 pm**
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### Bangladesh Coach Phil Simmons: “Any Team Can Beat India” Ahead of Super Four Clash
As the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super Four clash approaches, Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has expressed confidence that any team has the potential to beat India. This statement comes as Bangladesh prepares to face the tournament favorites in Dubai on Wednesday.
Notably, India has been unbeaten in this year’s T20 Asia Cup, securing victories against UAE, Pakistan (twice), and Oman.
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### Match Dynamics: Simmons Stresses Playing Their Best Cricket
Phil Simmons emphasized that cricket is a game decided on the day and not by past records. He stated,
*”Every team has the ability to beat India. The game is played on the day — it’s not about what India has done before, but what happens on Wednesday during that three-and-a-half-hour period.”*
The coach further highlighted his team’s strategy to focus on delivering their best cricket and taking advantage of any mistakes from India.
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### Game Excitement: Acknowledging the Hype Around India Matches
Simmons acknowledged the excitement and hype surrounding every India match. He said,
*”Every game has hype, especially those involving India, because they’re the number one T20 team globally.”*
He also stressed the importance of enjoying the moment and performing to the best of their abilities:
*”We’re going to ride that wave, enjoy the moment, and savor the game. That’s our approach — to enjoy ourselves and therefore deliver our best performance.”*
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### Match Logistics: Toss Won’t Matter Much, Says Simmons
Regarding the pitch conditions, Simmons believes the toss will have little impact on the outcome of the match due to the pitch quality. He commented,
*”I didn’t notice much difference in the wicket over 40 overs. These are some of the best pitches I’ve seen here in quite some time.”*
However, he did express concerns about the challenge of playing back-to-back T20 matches against India and Pakistan on consecutive days, calling it “extremely difficult.”
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### Head-to-Head Record: India’s Dominance Over Bangladesh in T20Is
According to ESPNcricinfo, India holds a commanding 16-1 win-loss record against Bangladesh in T20 International cricket. Bangladesh’s sole victory came in the first match of a three-match series in 2019, but India bounced back to clinch the second and third matches.
Last year, India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Bangladesh at home. With this upcoming clash, the Tigers are eager to improve their record against the Indian team.
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### Team India’s Performance: Undefeated in Asia Cup 2025
India has maintained an unbeaten streak in the ongoing Asia Cup, with convincing wins in all their matches. They recently defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their first Super Four encounter in Dubai.
Abhishek Sharma has been a standout in the Powerplay, amassing 132 runs at a striking rate of 216.39. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav has emerged as arguably the most effective bowler in the tournament, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.
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As the clash between Bangladesh and India looms, all eyes will be on whether Bangladesh can rise to the challenge and end India’s dominance in this prestigious tournament.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup.*
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