The much-anticipated first T20I match between India and Bangladesh is all set to take place tonight, October 6, at 7:30 PM at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
With a formidable squad, India stand as the clear favourite. The Men in Blue will want to show off their power as both sides seek to unleash their fury. India have a well-balanced team that appears to be unstoppable at home. Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, will be all geared up to command the team, which also includes top performers Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, and Abhishek Sharma. Along with them are Mayank Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ravi Bishnoi, whose unpredictable pace and spin make up a formidable bowling arsenal at India’s disposal.
A motivated Bangladeshi squad, on the other hand, will want to shock the odds in their opening game. This will not be simple, as the Bangla Tigers must defeat an intimidating Indian team. Being one of the most prized Bangladeshi all-round cricket players, Mehidy Hasan Miraz may be the glue holding the team together, but his weaknesses are well-known. Moreover, in order to prevent India from scoring runs at will, Bangladesh should also focus on bowling well. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will lead the attack and aim to be key players in stopping the Indian batters, while, on a dry Gwalior surface, spinner Mehidy Miraz may be useful too.
Head-to-Head:
India and Bangladesh have played 14 T20 matches against each other. India have won 13 of these, while Bangladesh prevailed in only one.
Where to Watch:
TV: Sports18
OTT: JioCinema