IND vs BAN 2nd T20I Weather Today: A dominant India will take on Bangladesh in the second T20 International at the Arun Jaitely Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
So, even with key players such as Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah rested, India’s remarkable depth in white-ball cricket shone through in a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the opening game in Gwalior. Bangladesh have hardly looked like the plucky opponents that they are hyped to be but India have looked every bit the marauding force that loves to intimidate on home turf.
The hosts are unlikely to tinker with their playing XI after everything went India’s way in the opener. Debutant Mayank Yadav dazzled with his fiery pace, while fellow first-timer Nitish Kumar Reddy made a mark as a seam-bowling all-rounder, a rarity in Indian cricket. Arshdeep Singh capably led the pace attack and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy made a striking comeback after staying away from the national team for three years.
Indian T20 Cricket team during practice session ahead of their match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. EXPRESS PHOTO BY PRAVEEN KHANNA 08 10 2024.
India vs Bangladesh Predicted XI
India Predicted XI: 1 Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
Player to watch out for
One man who made a strong statement of intent in that game on Sunday was Sanju Samson. Confirmed by Suryakumar as an opener for the series, Samson has been in and out of the national set up since his debut in 2015 and his lack of consistency has been a major contributing factor. In the series-opener in Gwalior, the keeper-batter, who usually comes in the middle order, revelled in his new role as opener and played some delightful strokes in his 19-ball 29, showcasing his ability to play freely in the powerplay.
Bangladesh Predicted XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Player to watch out for
Batting continues to remain their weak link and it wasn’t a surprise to see the side struggle against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will have to take an extra responsibility if Bangladesh can put on a good total.
India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates after winning the first T20 International cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, in Gwalior, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)
India vs Bangladesh Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan.
India vs Bangladesh head-to-head records in T20Is
Matches played: 14, India won: 13, Bangladesh won: 1
India vs Bangladesh Pitch Report
In the five matches that the Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted in the Indian Premier League earlier this year, teams crossed the 200-run mark eight times.
“We (Punjab Kings) didn’t have a match here in the IPL this season but seeing the scores at this ground, I didn’t feel like seeing the wicket,” Arshdeep Singh said at the press conference. “We come with a neutral mindset into the match. Not a fixed mindset and adapt according to the conditions. We will come tomorrow, assess the conditions and make plans accordingly. The coach and captain will check the wicket and tell us the plan.”
India vs Bangladesh Weather Report
There is no chance of rain on Wednesday. During the match, the temperature is expected to hover between 31 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius.
