IND vs BAN 1st T20: 1/26 and an unbeaten 39 – Hardik Pandya may have lost T20I captaincy but he surely is India’s most important player. His all-round display helped India crush Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the 1st T20 in Gwalior of the three-match series.
Chasing a small target of 128, India were off to a blazing start, smashing 71 runs in the powerplay, thanks t0 Abhishek Sharma (16 off 7) and Sanju Samson (29 off 19). With Abhishek unfortunately run-out, Suryakumar Yadav took charge, smashing 14-ball 29. Hardik Pandya finished the job in just 11.5 overs.
Earlier, Bangladesh set a 128-run target for India after sent to bat. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy were the stars with three wickets each while Mayank Yadav also impressed with 1/21 on his debut. Chakaravarthy, making a comeback after three years was poor in his first over, conceding 15. But then, he turned things around with three wickets for 31 runs. Arshdeep was once again excellent with 3/14 in 3.5 overs.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to bowl first in Gwalior after winning the toss. Jitesh Sharma, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi will sit out. Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy will make their India debut as they are handed their caps by Murali Karthik and Parthiv Patel.
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Bangladesh vs India 1st T20 Prediction
For the India vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match, India will be clear favourites despite playing a young squad. The squad has the depth of talent and is brimming with young talents. Bangladesh will need to punch above their weight.
- India’s batting power: With Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opening, expect fireworks in Gwalior. Add Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh apart from Hardik Pandya, there is no dearth of batting firepower.
- Bangladesh’s bowling: But India will still be wary of Bangladesh’s bowling. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has troubled India in the past with his all-round display and could threaten India’s home dominance again.
India Cricket Team Analysis
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T20 World Champion India have won their last seven matches including one in Super Over. Despite the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retiring, it has not affected India’s rhythm in the format.
In fact, the new bunch of youngsters are more aggressive and could dominate any team. Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav are batting mainstays of this team.
India Cricket Team Key Players
Abhishek Sharma at the top will be crucial. He had to warm the bench despite scoring a century. But if he gets going, he can destroy any opponent as was the case in IPL 2024.
Suryakumar Yadav is another key player. Former world no 1 T20 batter is India’s Mr 360. He can dominate and demolish all the bowling line-ups with ease.
Hardik Pandya will also play a key role. The all-rounder will be India’s third seamer and with the bat at No 6, he will be key to India’s runs.
- Openers: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson
- Top & Middle Order: Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Spinners: Ravi Bishnoi
- Seamers: Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Bangladesh Team Analysis
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A team with a lot of potential has often fallen short. But without Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh begin a new era. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will play a key role and so will Litton Das. The return of Mustafizur Rahman will also be key to their success.
Bangladesh Key Players
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has troubled India on multiple occasions in white-ball cricket. His all-round abilities could be troublesome for India.
Mustfazur Rahman will also return. His supreme skills in the sub-continent and experience of playing in IPL will also give him an advantage over Indian batters.
Expected lineup for Bangladesh
Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
IND vs BAN Head-to-Head Statistics
India have an overwhelming advantage over Bangladesh on a head-to-head record. India have won 13 out of 14 T20Is while Bangladesh have won just one. Their only win over India was in 2019 when they beat the hosts in Delhi.
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