India vs Bangladesh: Match Preview for the 2nd T20I
India will face Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 9. The Men in Blue won the first match convincingly by seven wickets. They finished with 49 balls to spare. India displayed a strong performance. They restricted the Bangladeshi batters to a low score and chased it down with ease.
Bangladesh’s Struggles
Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh suffered a significant batting collapse in the first innings. The captain noted that defending a low score proved challenging for their bowlers on a batting-friendly pitch. To stay competitive in the series, the visitors need to devise a better strategy and aim for a strong start in the initial overs.
Predicted Playing XI
India
India’s strong performance in the first match suggests minimal changes to their lineup. The team recently debuted Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Captain |
| Nitish Reddy | Batsman |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler |
Bangladesh
Following a disappointing outing, Bangladesh may adjust their strategy. Notably, ace pacer Taskin Ahmed struggled in the previous game, allowing 44 runs in just 17 deliveries. Tanzim Hasan Sakib could step in for Ahmed.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Litton Das (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Batsman |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | Captain |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batsman |
| Mahmudullah | All-rounder |
| Jaker Ali | Batsman |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| Taskin Ahmed/Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
As the second T20I approaches, both teams will seek to execute their game plans effectively.
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