Get ready for a thrilling encounter as India and Bangladesh lock horns in the inaugural T20 International of a three-match series in Gwalior on Sunday. This match will be a historic affair as the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium steps into the international spotlight for the very first time.
The series presents a golden opportunity for India to assess their bench strength and identify key players for the future of their T20I squad. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the team will be fielding several new faces, eager to make their mark on the international stage.
Among those vying for a spot in the starting XI is Abhishek Sharma, who made a sensational impact in his debut series against Zimbabwe with a maiden century. He’s set to open the innings alongside the experienced Sanju Samson, who will also be donning the wicketkeeper’s gloves.
Adding to the excitement, the match could see the debuts of pace sensation Mayank Yadav and seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Pacer Harshit Rana is also in contention for his maiden international cap. However, Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the series due to injury and will be replaced by left-handed batter Tilak Varma.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, faces the challenge of adjusting to life without their legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who recently retired from Test and T20I cricket. Their success in the series will depend on how well they adapt to his absence and find new leaders to fill the void.
Here’s a look at the predicted playing XIs for both teams:
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
Bangladesh
Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
With a mix of established stars and exciting newcomers, this series promises plenty of action and intrigue. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness the future of Indian and Bangladeshi cricket unfold on the grand stage!
