The stage is set for an exciting matchup between India and Bangladesh in the 1st T20I at Gwalior today! This series is crucial for both teams, especially Bangladesh, who don’t play enough T20Is and are looking to develop their game against strong opposition ¹.

Bangladesh tour of India T20 2024

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has a relatively inexperienced team, but with skilled players like Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, they’re looking to establish themselves as backups and increase their IPL value ¹. The team will also see newcomers Mayank Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana making their debut, adding freshness to the lineup.

On the other hand, Bangladesh boasts experienced players like Mahmudullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, and Mahedi Hasan, who will be crucial in taking down India ¹. With Shakib Al Hasan’s retirement from Tests and T20Is, this series is an opportunity for the team to redefine their strategy.

Match Details:
– Date: October 6, 2024
– Time: 1:30 PM (local time), 6:30 PM PKT
– Venue: Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior

Probable Lineups:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana/Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh: Litton Das (wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Pervious Encounter

India is on a roll with five consecutive wins in their last five T20Is, while Bangladesh is looking to bounce back from two losses after securing two wins ¹. The head-to-head record between these two teams is heavily skewed in India’s favor, with 13 wins out of 14 matches

India :  (last five T20Is, most recent first) W W W W W
Bangladesh: (last five T20Is, most recent first) L L L W W

News:

India’s squad for the Bangladesh series is looking fresh, with Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana in line to make their debut in the 1st T20I at Gwalior today . The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, and with Shubman Gill resting due to workload management, there’s room for new talent to shine

Rishad Hossain is on fire!

The 22-year-old Bangladeshi legspinner made waves at the 2024 T20 World Cup, finishing with 14 wickets, tied with Rashid Khan, and boasting an impressive average of 13.85 and economy rate of 7.76 ¹ ². This performance earned him the title of Bangladesh’s top wicket-taker in the tournament.

Now, he’s shifting his focus to impressing IPL scouts in India. However, maintaining this level of success won’t be easy, especially considering Bangladesh’s history of struggling to build on early achievements. Since the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rishad has only played one competitive game but has been diligently training in Dhaka to stay on top of his game.

Rishad’s journey to stardom began with his first-class debut for North Zone in 2018 and his T20 debut for Khelaghor Samaj Kallyan Samity in 2019 ². He made his international debut in 2023 against Ireland and later debuted in ODIs against New Zealand in December 2023 ¹ ². His impressive performance against Sri Lanka, where he claimed his maiden half-century in T20I cricket, has also been a highlight of his career.

As Rishad gears up to face India in the 1st T20I at Gwalior today, all eyes will be on him to see if he can continue his winning streak. Will he be able to impress the IPL scouts and cement his position as a leading legspinner? The cricket world is eagerly waiting to find out!

Pitch and conditions:

The pitch at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is expected to be batting-friendly, with small straight boundaries and larger square boundaries that could influence the tactics of fast bowlers ¹ ² ³. This means we can anticipate a high-scoring game, with teams potentially crossing the 200-run mark. In fact, during the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, scores significantly increased, with 200 runs being crossed multiple times .

Tonight’s India vs. Bangladesh match in Gwalior is shaping up to be a high-scoring contest! Teams batting first in night games in India over the past year have averaged an impressive 190+ runs, with half of them crossing the 200-run mark ¹. The cooler evening weather will likely provide ideal conditions for batting, making it an exciting matchup.

Key Factors to Watch:

– Batting-Friendly Pitch: The Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium’s pitch is unknown, but given the trend of high scores in night games, it’s expected to favor the batsmen ¹.
– Cooler Weather: The slightly cooler evening temperature will reduce the impact of heat on players, allowing for more energetic performances.
– Debutants and Experienced Players: With newcomers like Mayank Yadav or Harshit Rana potentially making their debut for India, and experienced players like Rishad Hossain looking to impress IPL scouts, there’s plenty of talent on display ¹.