IND vs BAN: India was probably one of the firmest T20 opponents, as the World T20 Champions have lost only a single game throughout their entire streak of matches in 2024, as he won all matches with a single loss.
The first two matches saw the sheer domination of India over the visiting Bangladesh side, as Suryakumar once again led them by example in both of India’s triumphs against the neighbouring side.
In the first match, India dominated on the bowling front, led by a stunning batting hand extended from the all-rounder Hardik Pandya, which ended the match earlier than 12 overs. The next T20 featured a clear indication of dominance from both Nitish Kumar Reddy, the rookie all-rounder, and India’s T20 sensation Rinku Singh.
The second match is a classic display of a single man’s sole dominance. Reddy was picked as the player of the match for his 34-ball 74, while he also picked 2-wickets in his commendable performance with the ball.
Now, since India has earned their place as the winner of the series, once again Gambhir and co. would look to experiment with the most unlikely fashion of the team, with Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson likely to be rested.
Since India is short of the natural openers in the series, if Samson is dropped, Abhishek might be placed alongside a new opening partner at the top. Though the SRH rising star has yet to show his dominance, he might be probably placed alongside Riyan Parag.
India’s probable playing 11:
Opening Batters: Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag: This opening pair might be placed as the newly recognized pair, as this would give them the left-hand right-hand pair that coach Gambhir often looks to target.
Middle-Order Batters: Suryakumar Yadav [C], Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, and Rinku Singh—Indian skipper SKY has played a major role in their success, while he has also been unstoppable as an explosive middle-order batsman.
Rinku Singh has been an irreplaceable figure in India’s T20 circle, while the batter who might be making his entry into the team would also be expected to perform well, seeking excellence in the domestic circle. Tilak is a highly anticipated cricketer.
All-Rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy: NK Reddy is probably India’s most considerate option alongside Hardik Pandya and can be an asset for the Indian side in the near future.
Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Mayank Yadav. Indian standard spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who did not find a place due to Chakravarthy’s inclusion, now might be brought back into the side pairing alongside Chakravarthy.
Also like the seam bowler, Harshit Rana, who has not yet found a spot on the Indian side, might finally make his debut alongside the new debutant Mayank Yadav, who now has two international wickets in two games.
Probable Playing 11 for 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Suryakumar Yadav [C], Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, NK Reddy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Mayank Yadav.
