Team India is eagerly waiting to clinch the upcoming 3-match T20I series against Bangladesh after claiming a clinical victory in the 2-match test series 2-0 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.

After the Hitman’s retirement in the shortest format of international cricket, Suryakumar Yadav promises to be the next talented Indian skipper in T20Is.

Since Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I captaincy debut in 2023, he successfully led his team to victory against Australia by 3-2 and Sri Lanka by 3-0. However, the 34-year-old cricketer has another challenge awaiting him to once again prove his brilliant leadership skills by guiding the young talents to another series win.

On the other side, Najmul Hossain Shanto would be disappointed to lose the red ball series and aims to bounce back by clinching the T20I series on Indian soil.

Ahead of the first match, the Indian cricket team faces a huge blow as the all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the entire white ball series against Bangladesh due to a back injury. As a result, the senior selection committee has named the left-handed batter Tilak Varma as a replacement for Dube.

This series is considered the preparatory phase for the 2026 T20 World Cup as it is an opportunity for India to nurture several youngsters and build a perfect playing XI combination. Similarly, Bangladesh aims to explore a talented set of youth and experienced players.

Let’s delve deeper into this preview to find out the schedule, venue, live-streaming, and broadcasting platforms, 15-member squad, weather and pitch conditions, head-to-head stats, possible toss outcome, and expected playing XI for the IND vs BAN 1st T20I match.

Schedule and Venue of IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024

The schedule and venue for the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh are tabulated below in detail:

NOTE: Here “IST” refers to “Indian Standard Time”, “BST” means “Bangladesh Standard Time” and “GMT” mentions “Greenwich Mean Time”.

Head-to-Head Stats of IND vs BAN in T20Is

India and Bangladesh have clashed with each other in 14 matches and the head-to-head stats are tabulated below in detail:

Weather Conditions for India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Match

According to the weather forecast reports, the temperature in Gwalior is expected to be 24 °C to  27 °C during the match with a clear sky and precipitation less than 4%.

Toss Outcome and Newly Inaugurated Pitch Conditions for IND vs BAN 1st T20I Match

It is expected that the pitch conditions at the newly inaugurated Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium favor batsmen. The shorter straight boundaries and longer square boundaries make it tougher for the pacers to bowl harder lengths and prevent batsmen from accumulating quick runs. However, it is to be observed if the new stadium offers a high-scoring or low-scoring thriller contest.

After a gap of 14 years, the international cricket match takes place in Gwalior. The match between India and South Africa in 2010 was the last international game played in Gwalior at Captain Roop Singh Stadium, where Sachin Tendulkar created history by becoming the first batsman to score an ODI double-century at the international level. 

It is expected that the toss-winning captain would decide to bowl first on a traditional pitch prepared of red soil, which makes it easier for the batters to chase targets as the game progresses.

A complete list of the 15-member squad for the India vs Bangladesh 3-match T20I series

Here is a detailed list of India and Bangladesh cricket team’s 15-member squad for the upcoming 3-match T20I series:

India 15-member squad for T20I series:

Batters (2):
Right-Handed: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
Left-Handed: Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma

Bowlers (5):
Spinners: Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy.
Pacers: Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana.
Wicketkeepers (2): Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma.

All-rounders (6):
Spin Bowling All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.
Fast Bowling All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, and Nitish Reddy.

Bangladesh 15-member squad for T20I series:

Batters (3):
Right-Handed: Towhid Hridoy
Left-Handed:  Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain) and Tanzid Hasan

Bowlers:
Spinners: Rishad Hossain and Rakibul Hasan
Pacers: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Shoriful Islam.
Wicketkeepers (3):Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das and Jaker Ali.

All-rounders (3):
Spin Bowling All-rounders: Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Possible Playing XI Combination in India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Match

You might expect these players to be a part of India and Bangladesh’s playing XI for the 1st T20I match:

Team India’s Expected Playing XI for 1st T20I:

Bangladesh’s Expected Playing XI for 1st T20I:

NOTE: The above-mentioned list of India and Bangladesh’s playing XI might change based on the players’ availability and their fitness levels. 

Predicted Top Performers for India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Match

Several cricket fans and experts have predicted these players from the Indian and Bangladesh cricket teams to be the top performers of the 1st T20I match:

India:

Suryakumar Yadav (Middle-order batsman/captain)

Abhishek Sharma (Opening batsman)

Arshdeep Singh (Fast Bowler)

Hardik Pandya (All-rounder)

Bangladesh:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Middle-order batsman / captain)

Litton Das (Wicketkeeper-Batsman)

Mustafizur Rahman (Fast Bowler)

NOTE: These are the predicted top performers that might vary depending on the game’s situation

Where to watch IND vs BAN 1st T20I Match? Know the Live Streaming and Broadcasting details of the white ball series

If you’re residing in India, you can watch the IND vs BAN 1st T20I match that will be live-streamed on JioCinema App and its official website. Also, the matches will be live telecasted on the Sports 18 network which includes all the SD and HD TV channels of Sports 18-1 and Sports 18-2.

GTV will telecast the live action of the match for individuals who live in Bangladesh, whereas the match will be live-streamed on the T Sports app.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I Winner Prediction: Final Thoughts

Since the Gwalior pitch is newly developed and promises to be batting-friendly, both India and Bangladesh have fair chances of winning by delivering their best performance. But, it doesn’t mean that the upcoming match will completely turn out to be a batsman’s game as bowlers have equal opportunities only if they bowl at the right areas consistently. 

From the above stats it is understood that India secured maximum winnings in T20Is against Bangladesh. However, the single defeat highlights that the men-in-blue shouldn’t underestimate the visitors and should follow a bold and cautious approach in their next game.

Finally, the time has come for all Indian and Bangladeshi cricket fans to make this Sunday more memorable by watching the thrilling action of the T20 match between these two competitive sides.