I would be tempted to bat first. Put the runs of the board (more than 300) and India will panic when chasing since they will be going up against 4 of our fast bowlers – it will not be easy. In the 1st 10 overs of powerplay, I will use Fizz to bowl a max of 2 overs since Rohit will be opening for India, and we all know Rohit struggles against him. I'm seriously not a fan of Shabbir batting at #3 – it should be either Mushfiqur or Mahmudullah. Shabbir is better where he usually bats : #6. Mashrafe should bowl at least 5 within the first 10 overs. Also, bowl his remaining overs before the 40th. Rubel and Fizz should bowl 8 overs of the final 10. Shakib and Mosaddek are fine as spinners.
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