Team India schooled Bangladesh in the first two T20Is. Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘multi-faceted’ idea has worked wonders, and the team has inculcated the ‘fearless’ attitude with aplomb. After Nitish Reddy’s coming-of-age performance in New Delhi, India and Bangladesh are set to conclude the thrilling series in Hyderabad. While there are changes galore expected, we have got you covered as far as your fantasy picks are concerned. Hop in to see a detailed preview and Dream11 prediction for the IND vs BAN 3rd T20I.
Match Preview: IND vs BAN 3rd 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 two T20I matches, despite fielding many new players. India’s batting style, led by Suryakumar Yadav and under the tutelage of 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 salvage something from this tour.
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs BAN
India and Bangladesh have faced each other on 16 occasions in the T20I format with the hosts holding a massive lead, winning 15 out of those matches. In fact, the only time Bangladesh defeated India in T20Is came way back 5 years ago.
Weather & Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Weather Report:
The weather forecast for the match on Saturday, October 12th, predicts cloudy skies with moderate humidity and temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius. While there’s a chance of rain and dew, the likelihood of precipitation, particularly during the evening, is low, suggesting that a full 40-over match is likely to take place. However, the ground was under the covers for most of October 11.
Pitch Report: IND vs BAN
Expect runs and a score of anything above 180! This is simply because Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad has offered great batting conditions this year. Remember IPL 2024? When SRH used to dominate by smashing 200+ runs at home. The conditions will be conducive to stroke play, coupled with the short boundaries and a lightning-quick outfield. Expect a run-fest.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Stats before IND vs BAN T20I
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 77 |
| Matches won batting first | 34 |
| Matches won bowling first | 43 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st innings score | 160.76 |
| Highest 1st innings score | 277/3 |
Playing 11s (Predicted): IND vs BAN
India
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya/Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh/Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy/Ravi Bishnoi, 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 Suryakumar Yadav 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 3rd 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. 2,469 runs at an average of 41.85 and at a SR of 168.42 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 172 runs at a SR of 184.94 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 639 runs at a strike rate above 200, including 3 fifties and a century. However, Abhishek has a magnificent record while playing in Hyderabad. In 6 innings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Abhishek has 284 runs at an average of 56.80 and an insane SR of 249.12.
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 Hyderabad (SR of almost 250). 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. While Abhishek has failed in the first two matches, he has another chance with him at his beloved stadium.
Dream11 Prediction Team 1: IND vs BAN
Sanju Samson is yet to fire in the series but is the safest to choose among wicket-keepers. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are certainities. Najmul Shanto, meanwhile, has looked good in the series. Among all-rounders, Hardik Pandya is the safest choice. Meanwhile, Rishad Hossain has been in red-hot form this year, taking 29 wickets at a strike rate of under 14.5. We have included Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi in the team as these two are likely to feature. However, if Varun Chakravarthy is in the team, you can go with him.
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 eight T20 internationals, Parag has scored 72 runs at an average of 14.4. The team management has been using him as a finisher but the side already has the likes of Nitish Reddy, Pandya and Rinku Singh, who all will bat before him.
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