India and Bangladesh are set to face off in the first T20I of a three-match series in Gwalior, marking the return of international cricket to the region after 14 years. The series comes in the middle of a Test season, offering both sides a chance to experiment. Team India will be without several regular players, including Shivam Dube, who was ruled out due to injury. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will rely on their newcomers, including uncapped players Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana, who are in line for potential debuts.
Team Updates:
Sanju Samson is expected to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma, while Nitish Kumar Reddy may replace the injured Dube. The experienced trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh will provide stability to an otherwise youthful squad. For Bangladesh, seasoned players like Litton Das, Mahmudullah, and Mustafizur Rahman will look to carry the load as they begin preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Player’s Net Sessions
Suryakumar Yadav was closely watching the net session of some of the Indian batters. He praised Washington Sundar for his classy shot for over covers. The Indian skipper was praising Rinku Singh and other Indian batters with continuous comments of “shot yaar”. He also showed appreciation towards Jitesh Sharma sayin “Kya nazakat se…” (How elegant).
Conditions and Pitch
The match will be held at the newly constructed Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium. Historically, night games in India have seen high scores, with an average first-innings total exceeding 190. Weather conditions are expected to be pleasant for Sunday’s game.
In the Spotlight
Sanju Samson’s new role as opener will be closely watched, along with legspinner Rishad Hossain, who emerged as Bangladesh’s top wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Probable XIs
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.
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