After demolition work at the newly built Gwalior stadium, Team India, under the T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav will look to continue their red-hot form. The Men in Blue opted for a ‘multi-faceted’ approach and made a light work of Bangladesh in the opening T20I. As the two Asian sides prepare to face off again in the capital city in New Delhi, fantasy players should gear up for the IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction.
Match Preview: IND vs BAN 2nd 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. India easily defeated Bangladesh in their first T20I match, despite fielding many new players. India chased down Bangladesh’s low score with ease, showing how much better they are at T20 cricket. India’s batting style, led by Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, is similar to the successful approach used by Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid in the recent T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh’s captain admitted that their batters struggle to score high totals in T20 matches, especially when playing on foreign pitches. They will need to improve their batting if they want to win any matches in this series.
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs BAN
India and Bangladesh have faced each other on 15 occasions in the T20I format with the hosts holding a massive lead, winning 14 out of those matches. In fact, the only time Bangladesh defeated India in T20Is also came in New Delhi in 2019. Will the history repeat itself tonight?
Weather & Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Weather Report:
Accuweather predicts a pleasant evening for the cricket match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The weather will be clear with slightly humid air. Temperatures will be comfortable, around 27°C, but may feel slightly warmer due to humidity. Humidity levels (62%) will be moderate, and there’s no chance of rain or clouds, making for ideal playing conditions. Hence, no rain is expected.
Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Expect runs and a score of anything above 180! This is simply because Arun Jaitley Stadium has offered great batting conditions this year. The conditions will be conducive to stroke play, coupled with the short boundaries and a lightening quick outfield in Delhi. Expect a run-fest.
Arun Jaitley Stadium: Stats before IND vs BAN T20I
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 89 |
| Matches won batting first | 42 |
| Matches won bowling first | 46 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st innings score | 167 |
| Highest 1st innings score | 266/7 |
Playing 11s (Predicted): IND vs BAN
India
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mayank Yadav
Bangladesh
Parvez Hossain Emon/Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, 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 2nd 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. 2,461 runs at an average of 42.43 and at a SR of 169.02 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.
Hardik Pandya: Another veteran in the ranks is Hardik Pandya, whose bowling has soared in recent times. In fact, he has taken 19 wickets in the last 15 T20s at a bowling average of 22. Against Bangladesh, Pandya enjoys a stellar record. He has 140 runs at a SR of 189.19 and even has 7 wickets.
Abhishek Sharma: A hard-hitting opener, Abhishek Sharma was in some ominous during IPL 2024. In fact, this year, he has 624 runs at a strike rate above 200, including 3 fifties and a century. However, Abhishek has a magnificent record while playing in Delhi. In 5 innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Abhishek has 176 runs at an average of 58.66 and a SR of 217.88.
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 will even bowl 3-4 overs easily.
Abhishek Sharma: As mentioned above, Abhishek Sharma has a stellar record while playing in New Delhi. The southpaw has a talent to smash a hundred any day. He will attack, attack and attack relentlessly and can muster huge points even if he bats the entire powerplay.
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. Among pacers, Arshdeep Singh is a certainty, while Mustafizur Rahman and Varun Chakravarthy are valuable picks as they are genuine wicket-takers. Nitish Kumar Reddy could be a great pick as well, as he is a designated number four batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto looked extremely well, while we have included India’s top three as well.
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 seven 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 Nitish Reddy, Pandya and Rinku Singh.
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