ODI World Cup 2023: Can these THREE records be broken during India vs Bangladesh clash in Pune?

In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, India and Bangladesh have embarked on contrasting journeys. India has clinched victories in all three of its matches, while the Bangla Tigers have endured consecutive losses after their initial win against Afghanistan.

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India's on-field success appears to have translated into enhanced team unity off the field, evident in their camaraderie captured in dressing room videos. Conversely, Bangladesh has grappled with persistent controversies that have loomed over them prior to the tournament.

As both teams strive for victory, albeit for different reasons, let's delve into the potential individual milestones that could be achieved, surpassed, or even shattered in the showdown at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune:

• Shubman Gill, India's opening batsman, made a remarkable comeback in the 2023 World Cup after missing the first two matches due to dengue fever. He scored 16 runs from 11 balls against Pakistan and elevated his total to 1,933 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) after just 36 innings. Gill now stands a mere 67 runs away from reaching the remarkable milestone of 2,000 runs in ODIs. Should he achieve this feat, in his 37th innings, he will outstrip the record established by South African cricket legend Hashim Amla, who achieved the milestone in 40 innings.

• Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh's left-arm seamer, has undergone a remarkable transformation after contending with injuries and inconsistent form over the past two years. He has secured two wickets in three games, bringing his overall tally in all World Cups to 22. This places him tantalizingly close to the prestigious 25-wicket milestone, achieved in just 11 innings. If he reaches this milestone, he will join the elite club of Bangladeshi players, following in the footsteps of Shakib Al Hasan.

• Virat Kohli is on the cusp of an extraordinary milestone, with just 77 runs needed to join the exclusive company of Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting as one of the few batters to reach 26,000 runs. If Kohli accomplishes this feat in his 567th innings, he will outpace Tendulkar, who reached this landmark in his 600th innings, adding an extra layer of distinction to his potential achievement.