New hosts include Harshit Rana: When a series is at stake, India is not known to alter its starting lineup. However, having won the series 2-0, the hosts would be eager to experiment with their team going into Saturday’s third Twenty20 International against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.
Before the T20I series, Bangladesh seemed to be favorites, despite the fact that many of India’s regular players had withdrawn from the format and many others had sat out. However, after the first game, all misgivings were dispelled by the performance of India’s youth team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav. In Gwalior, Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy made their debuts for their respective countries. Reddy scored an undefeated 16 off 15 while Mayank began with a maiden over and produced figures of 1 for 21.
New hosts include Harshit Rana, who will make his debut:
When India was 41 for 3 during the powerplay in the second Twenty20 International in Delhi, Nitish showed his value. He and Rinku Singh put up 108 runs in the fourth wicket partnership. Rinku struck 53 off 29 balls, but Nitish hammered 74 off 34 balls, including seven sixes and four boundaries. India reached 221 for 9 thanks to the last touches provided by Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag. Bangladesh was unable to meet the target, as they were limited to 135 for 9.
Future flawless, nitish:
Indians appear to have discovered a good batting alternative in Nitish, which would be extremely helpful if he improved as an outside bowler in the years to come. After his heroics during the nation’s winning run at the 2024 T20 World Cup, He has undergone a complete transformation as a player, and his confidence and swagger are incredibly apparent. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma’s opening combo isn’t working out; both batsmen weren’t managed to convert their starts in Delhi & Indore. In Hyderabad, India is likely to stick with the same opening duo and hope for the best, especially with Samson, who has been given ample opportunity to establish his quality in the national jersey.
With the series decided, Suryakumar, the captain, and coach Gautam Gambhir want to test the bench. On Saturday in Hyderabad, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, & Harshit Rana are expected to play. It appears that Bishnoi, who and Rana will start in place players Varun Chakravarthy & Mayank, respectively. If India decides to drop Sanju, which is unlikely to happen, Jitesh enters the picture.
India’s likely starting lineup against Bangladesh in the third Twenty20 National
Abhishek Sharma is the pitcher. Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, & Suryakumar Yadav (C) constitute the batters.
Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya, & Nitish Kumar Reddy are all-round performers.
keeper of wickets: Sanju Samson
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Ravi Bishnoi
