Any series between the ICC No 2 and No 8 teams are likely to be termed as a low-key lop-sided series. And if rain is likely to play a dominant role, the interest and its relevance dips further. But now that Bangladesh has outplayed India in the first ODI, the series can no longer be treated as a mere formality. India must win the next ODI today to stay alive in the series.

Even though India lost the first game and there weren’t enough bright sparks besides Ashwin and Rohit, most of the players’ individual spots in the side aren’t under a scanner. India has picked the squad that featured in the World Cup for this tour and all of them have been in reasonably good form playing a key role in the semi-final finish for the team.