3rd T20I, India vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and more
India and Bangladesh are set to face each other for the third T20I match on Sunday. The series is currently tied 1-1 and tomorrow's clash will decide the winner. Bangladesh were outplayed in the second T20I and will need to launch a stern fight and stun India. Rohit Sharma's men will seek to carry the momentum. Here's the match preview.
Conditions, pitch report, timing and TV listing
As per reports, the weather is expected to stay fine through the entire course of the match. The conditions are expected to be a lot drier and humid. The pitch will assist spinners at large. Batsmen will benefit with no major demons in the pitch. The match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start. It will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.
Team India aiming to seal series victory
India might drop Khaleel Ahmed and replace him with Shardul Thakur. However, it remains to be seen whether Sanju Samson gets a chance in place of a struggling Rishabh Pant. The main concern for Team India will be to get the series victory and get the desired confidence. The bowling led by Deepak Chahar and has done well. Team India needs a complete show.
Bangladesh need to bat better in Nagpur
Bangladesh will look to balance it out well and add more firepower to their bowling ranks. The tourists might drop a pacer to accommodate an extra spinner for Sunday's match. However, Mahmudullah and Co. will also need to bat well and forge partnerships. They need the middle order to stand tall and stay away from rash shot-making. The Tigers have to be roaring aloud.
Dream11: Rohit captains this strong unit on offer
Rohit (captain) leads the batting upfront alongside Shikhar Dhawan. The talented Liton Das comes in next. The middle order sees the presence of Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah (vice-captain) and wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. Washington Sundar and Afif Hossain are the two bowling all-rounders. In the bowling segment, Yuzvendra Chahal and Aminul Islam fit in. Chahar is the main pacer available.
India out to extend head-to-head record and predicted winners
The two teams have met each other 10 times in T20Is. India have a significant 9-1 advantage over the visitors. Rohit's side goes into the match as favorites. One expects Team India to dominate the show in Nagpur.