The excitement is palpable as India prepares to clash with Bangladesh in the third and final T20I of the series tonight at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. With the match set to kick off at 7 PM IST, fans are eager to see if the Men in Blue can secure a series whitewash or if Bangladesh can rally for a victory.
When and Where to Watch
Fans can catch the action live on Sports 18, with online streaming available on JioCinema. Be sure not to miss this thrilling encounter as both teams look to assert their dominance.
Match Preview: India’s Rising Stars
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and the guidance of coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian team has infused fresh talent into its lineup. Newcomers such as Mayank Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Nitish Kumar Reddy have shown glimpses of their potential, making significant contributions throughout the series.
However, two players—Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma—are under pressure to deliver consistent performances. Both have had opportunities but need to convert their starts into substantial scores. Sanju, in particular, faces stiff competition for the wicketkeeper role with Jitesh Sharma available as an alternative.
India and Bangladesh Squads
India Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Rinku Singh
- Hardik Pandya
- Riyan Parag
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Mayank Yadav
- Tilak Varma
Bangladesh Squad
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Mahmud Ullah
- Litton Kumer Das
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Shak Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Taskin Ahmed
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Rakibul Hasan
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Rinku Singh
- Hardik Pandya
- Riyan Parag
- Washington Sundar
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Mayank Yadav
Bangladesh
- Litton Das (wk)
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Mahmudullah
- Jaker Ali
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Rishad Hossain
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Taskin Ahmed
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Conclusion
As India looks to maintain its winning streak, and Bangladesh aims to salvage pride, the 3rd T20I promises to be a thrilling contest. With emerging players and seasoned pros alike, cricket fans are in for a treat. Don’t forget to tune in at 7 PM IST on Sports 18 or stream live on JioCinema to catch all the action.
