After a historic Test series, a jam-packed T20 action beckons. Team India, under the T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav will look to give chances to several youngsters, in an attempt to take the team forward after the T20 World Cup success. As the two Asian sides prepare to face off in the newly made stadium in Gwalior, fantasy players should gear up for the IND vs BAN 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction.
Match Preview: IND vs BAN 1st T20I
Although there are no major reasons to play T20 cricket amidst the WTC toil and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy (ODI), the charisma of the shortest format never dies. In fact, this three-match T20I rubber gives both sides a chance to test out their youngsters, with many fresh faces featuring. Regardless, the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson would be rearing to stamp their authority. As for Bangladesh, they will look at life post-Shakib Al Hasan era.
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs BAN
India and Bangladesh have faced each other on 14 occasions in the T20I format with the hosts holding a massive lead, winning 13 out of those matches. In fact, the only time Bangladesh defeated India in T20Is was during a 20-over match played at Delhi in 2019.
Weather & Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Weather Report:
Accuweather predicts a pleasant evening for the cricket match at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium. The weather will be clear with slightly humid air. Temperatures will be comfortable, around 26°C, but may feel slightly warmer due to humidity. Humidity levels (71%) will be moderate, and there’s no chance of rain or clouds, making for ideal playing conditions. Hence, no rain is expected in Gwalior.
Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Expect runs and a score of anything above 180! This is simply because the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has intentionally asked the curator to make the newly made Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium a high-scoring one. This was also evident during the Madhya Pradesh T20 League, where the 200-run mark was breached multiple times. More stats from the league are mentioned below.
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, Gwalior: Stats before IND vs BAN T20I
| STATS – | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| 200 runs | 4 |
| Average 1st innings score | 171 |
| Highest 1st innings score | 278 |
Win the toss to win the match? Well, the stats say that teams that have batted first have won just 4 times out of 12. While teams bowling first here have won on 8 occasions.
Playing 11s (Predicted): IND vs BAN
India
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav
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
Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
A plethora of options to choose from! Can you drop Sanju Samson or Najmul Hossain Shanto, or will someone like Rishad Hossain entertain everyone as a surprise pick? We have curated a Dream11 team while keeping in mind a high-scoring affair tonight! However, there are some key Bangladesh players that you won’t want to miss out on. This will make your fantasy team stand out from the rest.
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Hot Picks for IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Cricket Tips
Suryakumar Yadav: You just can’t drop Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is, can you? The flamboyant batter is just magnificent in what he does. 2,432 runs at an average of 42.67 and at a SR of 168.65 is what SKY has scored in the format for India. Bangladesh have a couple of off-spin options but SKY enjoys a phenomenal record against that type of bowling (average of 80 at a SR of 142.9). He will bat at number 3 and will have huge chances of shining. Since July 2023, Suryakumar has hammered 3 centuries in the format. But coming after an injury, he will be under the scanner.
Hardik Pandya: Another veteran in the ranks is Hardik Pandya, whose bowling has soared in recent times. In fact, he has taken 18 wickets in the last 14 T20s at a bowling average of 21.6. Against Bangladesh, Pandya enjoys a stellar record. He has 101 runs at a SR of 174.1 and even has 6 wickets.
Abhishek Sharma: A hard-hitting opener, Abhishek Sharma was in some ominous during IPL 2024. In fact, this year, he has 608 runs at a strike rate close to 200, including 3 fifties and a century. He can even take wickets with his left-arm spin.
Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Hardik Pandya: Who is the safest captaincy choice? Hardik Pandya is the answer. As mentioned above, he is just a class apart from the rest and enjoys a phenomenal record against Bangladesh. He will act as a finisher and could even bowl 3-4 overs easily.
Suryakumar Yadav: Similar to Pandya, Suryakumar is a wrecker-in-chief. He can change the course of a game in an instant, with SKY having all the tools to dominate any bowling.
Dream11 Prediction Team 1: IND vs BAN
Going with the bowlers first, we have included Rishad Hossain simply because of his excellent recent T20 World Cup 2024, where he took 14 wickets at a strike rate of 10..4 and at an average of 13.9. Washington Sundar also has a decent form, taking 14 wickets this year in T20Is. He can even contribute with the bat. Apart from this, Tohwid Hridoy is the only batter we have chosen from Bangladesh simply because of the 879 runs he has scored at a SR of 140.2 in 33 innings this year. Among pacers, Arshdeep Singh is a certainty, while Tanzim Sakib and Harshit Rana are valuable picks as they are genuine wicket-takers.
Dream11 Prediction Team 2: IND vs BAN
Players to Avoid: IND vs BAN
Litton Das: Although extremely talented, Litton Das is a hit-and-miss player. However, in all T20s this year, Das has managed to hit just 4 half-centuries, which is below par as per his standards.
Riyan Parag: Another highly talented player Riyan Parag is an individual you can avoid. While many Dream11 users will going to keep him in their teams, you can take a punt to drop him as he doesn’t have a good record in T20Is. In fact, in the six T20 internationals, Parag has scored 57 runs at an average of 14.25. The team management has been using him as a finisher but the side already has the likes of Pandya and Rinku Singh.
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