IND vs BAN 2024: Team India’s leading XI in T20I series against Bangladesh

Indian team they are preparing to face each other Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match T20I series, starting on October 06 at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. This comes after their recent two-match Test series, in which India dominated and ended the hiding, winning both matches convincingly. While the hosts are looking to increase their winning momentum, the visitors are determined to make a comeback in the shortest format.

A small group led by Suryakumar Yadav

The Indian team for the T20I series will consist of a young team under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. The selectors chose a new face and rested several testing sessions, incl Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pantagain Mohammed Sirajkeeping a close eye on the upcoming Test series at home to New Zealand later this month.

Among the new additions, the pacer Mayank Yadavwho received recognition from Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024selected for the team. Moreover, it is an all rounder Nitish Kumar Reddywho came to the fore during the IPL, is back after an earlier injury that kept him out of Zimbabwe. Abhishek Sharmawho scored a century in just his second T20I in the Zimbabwe series, rejoined the team.

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India’s best playing XI for T20I series against Bangladesh:

1. Abhishek Sharma

• Power: A powerful opening batsman with the ability to hit big shots early in the innings. His left-arm orthodox spin adds value as a sixth bowling option.
• What is expected: Abhishek is expected to provide a high starting performance and connect with the ball when required, bringing balance to the team.

2. Sanju Samson (WK)

• Power: A reliable wicketkeeper-batter with explosive power. Samson has the ability to play both anchor and aggressive roles.
• What is expected: Samson’s consistency will be key. As a middle-order batsman, he is expected to stabilize the innings and accelerate at the death.

3. Suryakumar Yadav (C)

• Power: Unusual and aggressive shooting skills put the bowlers under pressure. He excels in moving the innings with a range of 360-degree shots.
• What is expected: As captain, Suryakumar is expected to lead from the front, using his experience to score runs and guide the younger players with his tactical acumen.

4. Hardik Pandya

• Power: An all-rounder with great batting power and the ability to pick important wickets. He also has the ability to handle stressful situations.
• What is expected: Hardik will play the finishing role with the bat and act as a key bowler for the middle-overs. He will be responsible for providing leadership support to Suryakumar.

5. Riyan Parag

• Power: An aggressive middle order batsman with a strong ability to hit sixes at will. He also bowls leg-spin, which provides an additional bowling option.
• What is expected: Parag is expected to play the finishing role and contribute quick runs in the latter stages of the innings, while also returning with the ball when needed.

6. Rinku Singh

• Power: Calm under pressure with a knack for finishing plays, Rinku has shown his talent for finishing close chases with his fearless attacking style.
• What is expected: Rinku will be tasked to strengthen the innings in tough situations and finish the matches with his big hitting ability, especially in pressure situations.

7. Shivam Dube

• Power: A powerful batsman who can clear the boundary with ease. His medium pace bowling also adds depth to the bowling attack.
• What is expected: Dube is expected to bat in the lower middle order, add quick runs in the death overs, and also contribute with the ball to fill the role of fifth or sixth bowler.

8. Washington Sundar

• Power: A versatile all-rounder who is economical with the ball in powerplays and can have a useful hand in the right run.
• What is expected: Sundar is expected to control the flow of runs in the powerplay with his off-spin and play a supporting role with the bat, ensuring depth in the batting line-up.

9. Ravi Bishnoi

• Power: A diminutive leg-spinner with variation that worries the batsmen, Bishnoi has the ability to pick up important wickets in the middle overs.
• What is expected: Bishnoi will be responsible for breaking partnerships in the middle overs and providing success with his aggressive wrist spin.

10. Mayank Yadav

• Power: A pace bowler known for his pace and powerful bowling style, he has impressed in the IPL with his wicket-taking ability.
• What is expected: Mayank will be expected to use his pace to unsettle the Bangladeshi batsmen, especially during the powerplay and killer overs, giving the team a choice.

11. Arshdeep Singh

• Power: A left-arm seamer who dominates yorkers, especially at the death. His precision bowling ability makes him a reliable death bowler.
• What is expected: Arshdeep will lead the pace attack and is expected to bowl strong overs at the end, stop runs at the death and take wickets with his efficient yorkers.

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