The Indian team is all set to play a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh this Sunday at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. Tilak Varma has replaced Shivam Dube, who was ruled out after injuring his back during practice.
Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy are likely to play their first international match. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has given a hint that Abhishek Sharma might open along with Sanju Samson but he did not hint regarding Mayank Yadav whether he’ll be making a debut or not.
On the Bangladesh side, Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team. Experience comes in the likes of Mahmudullah, Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman also in the squad.
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IND Vs BAN: Pitch Report
The Gwalior New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium short pitch is said to favor batters and provide good support to seamers as consistent bounce can be expected. The conditions are ideal for batting and a good score can be made. The seamers have taken 65% of the wickets, hence it can definitely be a nail-biting encounter.
IND Vs BAN: Weather Report
The first T20I of the series between India and Bangladesh at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior has no chance of getting dampened or washed away on Sunday. The sky is clear, making it a beautiful proposition for a T20I, with night temperatures set to settle at a decent 28 degrees Celsius.
IND Vs BAN: Live Streaming & Telecast
The live streaming for India vs Bangladesh first T20I will be available on Jio Cinema while the live telecast can be watched on Sports18 Network.
IND Vs BAN: Full Squad Details
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (w), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Nitish Reddy, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana.
Bangladesh: Litton Das(w), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon
IND Vs BAN: Head-To-Head
Till now India and Bangladesh have played 14 matches out of which India has won 13. Therefore it would be very Bangladesh as the ‘Men in Blue’ have been completely dominant.
