By Parth Dhall | Sep 23, 2025 | 07:59 PM
**Ahead of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super Four clash, Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has stated that any team can beat India.** The statement comes as Bangladesh gears up to take on the tournament favorites in Dubai on Wednesday.
Notably, India have remained unbeaten in the T20 Asia Cup so far, defeating UAE, Pakistan (twice), and Oman.
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### Match Dynamics: Simmons Emphasizes Playing Their Best Cricket
Phil Simmons stressed that cricket is a game played on the day, not determined by past performances. He said,
*”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 also highlighted his team’s strategy to play their best cricket and capitalize on any mistakes made by India.
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### Game Excitement: Coach Acknowledges the Hype Surrounding India Matches
Simmons acknowledged the hype that comes with every match, especially those involving India.
*”Every game has hype, especially those involving India, because they’re the number one T20 team globally,”* he said.
He also stressed the importance of enjoying the moment while delivering their best performance:
*”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: Simmons Thinks Toss Won’t Matter Much
Regarding the match conditions, Simmons believes the toss will have little impact due to the pitch quality.
*”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 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, the Indian cricket team holds a 16-1 win-loss record against Bangladesh in T20I cricket. Bangladesh’s only victory came in the first match of a three-match series in 2019, after which India won the second and third games decisively.
Last year, India swept Bangladesh 3-0 in the T20I series at home. The Tigers will be eager to improve this record in the upcoming clash.
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### Performance: Team India Unbeaten in Asia Cup
India currently remains unbeaten in the ongoing Asia Cup, winning all their matches convincingly. They are coming off a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first Super Four clash in Dubai.
Abhishek Sharma has been a standout performer in the Powerplay, scoring 132 runs with an impressive strike rate of 216.39.
Arguably the most effective bowler in the 2025 Asia Cup, Kuldeep Yadav has taken nine wickets at an economical rate of 6 runs per over.
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With momentum on their side and confidence soaring, India heads into the Super Four clash as strong favorites, but Bangladesh’s determination and Simmons’ optimistic approach promise an exciting contest ahead.
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