Team India are going to take Bangladesh in a highly anticipated situation three-match T20I seriesIt starts on October 6 at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. This follows India’s outstanding performance in the recently concluded two-match Test series, where they secured a 2-0 lead. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back and make a statement in the shortest format of the game as the hosts aim to take their winning momentum forward.
IND vs BAN: Head-to-head records in T20
Matches played: 14 | India won: 13 | Bangladesh won: 1 | draw: 0
IND vs BAN: Madhavrao Scindia cricket stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is traditionally favored by Favor batters and offers plenty of opportunities for high scores. However, bowlers, especially pacers, may find help early with the new ball, especially under lights. The pitch is usually fast, which will help the batsmen convert well-timed shots into boundaries and make it easier to score runs.
Given these conditions, the team that wins the toss may choose to bowl first. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to become more batting friendly, offering a significant advantage to the side chasing the target. With a fast pitch and consistent bounce, chasing teams often find it easier to pace their shots and make crucial decisions to determine the outcome of a match.
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IND vs BAN: Gwalior weather forecast
First T20I between India and Bangladesh The Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is set to open under clear skies providing perfect conditions for an exciting contest. Unlike matches that are often disrupted by weather conditions, rain is not predicted, guaranteeing uninterrupted play.
Temperatures are expected to soar to around 30°C, making for a hot day that could challenge players’ stamina. With humidity levels reaching 62%, players may struggle with stamina and bowlers may struggle to maintain a firm grip as the game progresses. Additionally, a steady wind of around 11 km/h sweeps the ground, which may provide some respite from the heat, but may affect play, especially on the field.
IND vs BAN 2024: Predicted XI of both teams for the 1st T20I
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Tilak Verma, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
