India vs Bangladesh BAN in IND, 3 T20Is, 2024 Full Scorecard

SIX! HARDIK PANDYA FINISHES OFF IN STYLE FOR INDIA! Banged in short and on the top of the stumps, Hardik Pandya stands tall, backs away, swings hard, and slaps the pull rows behind the deep mid-wicket fence for a huge six. Hardik kills the game with 49 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand.

FOUR! The ball's gone and so has the bat! Hard length outside off. Hardik cuts it hard and loses the grip of the bat. However, he connects it off the middle and the ball goes racing away to the deep backward point fence for a boundary while the bat flies to the square leg region. It's all happening here!

FOUR! Easy peasy! Into the single figures now! Short and on off, Hardik Pandya arches back, ramps it over the keeper's head for a boundary. He doesn't even look at the ball as it dribbles away into the fence. Quite a raw expression from Pandya.

Much fuller, on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it with his wrists to deep square leg for another single.

Taskin comes back into the attack, bowls a toe-crushing yorker on the pads, and bends Hardik Pandya who tries to flick it away. It goes off Pandya's boot to short fine for a leg bye.

Doesn't get hold of it, does Hardik. Nice and full, on off, Hardik Pandya swings hard at it to go over the long on region but gets it off the inner half for a single. India just 12 runs away from the win.

On middle, full and flat, Hardik Pandya pushes it back to the bowler.

SIX! MURDERED! Rishad Hossain drags his length, keeps it on off, Hardik Pandya gets a good bounce on his waist height, rocks back by using the depth of the crease and slashes it hard and over covers with a short-arm jab for a six. That was hit with brute force by Hardik.

Rishad hurries Hardik on this length ball, that skids through the surface. Hardik Pandya goes for a cut shot but gets a thick outside edge and Mehidy Hasan doesn't collect the ball properly. It lands just near him.

A bit of a rusty shot there by Hardik! Tossed up, around off, Hardik Pandya swings hard and slices it over point for a couple of runs.

Halt! Litton Das has taken a nasty blow on his fingers trying to collect the ball. The physio is in and he will be applying some magic spray to relieve the pain. We are good to continue now.

Slow through the air, nice and full, outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it to covers and steals a single. A wayward throw comes to the left of the keeper and Das couldn't collect it properly. The ball deflects off his gloves and rolls to the short fine but there is a backup to prevent any other run.

FOUR! Pandya in a hurry to finish things off! Not an ideal length with no fielders in the deep. Full and just outside off, Hardik Pandya knows the fielders are inside the ring and just lofts it over covers and mid off for a boundary. India need 22 more to win in 60 balls.

Drinks! There seemed to be some issue with Hardik Pandya and the umpires have decided to call for drinks. India are absolutely cruising along in the chase and the question is how quickly can they get the job done. The intent have been clear from every batter and it is to attack no matter what. Bangladesh have tried their best but defending such a score against this India side was never going to be easy.

Across off on a hard length, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it with firm hands past cover for another single.

Short of a good length, on off, Hardik Pandya swooshes hard at it on the front foot, ends up slicing it over cover-point for a single.

FOUR! Gee, that's some shot! 100 up for India in double-quick time! Half-tracker on the top of the middle, Hardik Pandya arches back and taps the ball over backward point for a boundary. India motoring away comfortably.

Oh, that skidded through like a bullet! Length ball, outside leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy is hurried by the pace to pull it away but gets it off the thigh pads instead. The ball rolls to the off side and they cross over.

Fuller in length, across off, Hardik Pandya slices it over covers for a single.

SIX! INTO THE CROWD! First six for Nitish! Tossed up, a genuine half-volley on offer, Nitish Kumar Reddy walks down, gets his bat under the ball, middles it and tonks it over the long on fence for a huge six. India need 34 off 66 now.

Tossed up, around off on a fuller length, Hardik Pandya brings out the broom and sweeps it to bisect the deep mid-wicket region but Towhid Hridoy there does an exceptional work. He runs to his right and intercepts the ball cleanly with a timely dive. Keeps it to just a single.

Length ball, at off, punched down to long off for one by Nitish.

A proper leg spinner, just holding on the surface a bit, on a good length, Nitish Kumar Reddy negotiates well and taps it off the back foot to the pitch.

Sliding on middle, full in length, Hardik Pandya works it to cover-point for a single.

In front of the stumps, eased off the back foot to mid on for a single.

FOUR! Hardik gets off the mark in fine fashion there. Overpitched at the stumps, in the slot of Hardik, thumps it away with sheer power through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Hardik Pandya is the next man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Mehidy Hasan strikes in his very first over and India are 3 down now. Mehidy Hasan bowls it full and flat and keeps the line of attack on the middle and leg stump. Sanju Samson clears his front foot to get some width and goes through the hoick across the line, but it is too close to the body and gets no power and timing at all. Goes off the inner half of the bat and straight towards Rishad Hossain at deep mid-wicket. Sanju Samson straightaway knew that he was in trouble after the point of contact. He departs for a decent 29 off 19!

Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy walks down the track and drives it to long on for a single.

'Two' is the call from Sanju and they will get it! Length on the pads, Nitish Kumar Reddy glances it off the hips to wide of short fine and gets a couple.

Nice and full, pushed through on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans on and eases it back to the bowler.

Mehidy begins his spell now, over the stumps, too full, flat on leg, pushed to short mid-wicket by Nitish.

FOUR! How good is that shot from Samson? He spoils an otherwise quiet over from Rishad. Lands it on the short of a good length, in front of the sticks does Rishad, Sanju Samson goes across the leg stump and creates room for himself before crisply cutting it in front of the square for a boundary at deep covers.

Looped up, around off, full in length, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets on the front foot and drills it down the ground with the spin to long off for one.

Oh, trying to be extra innovative there! Tossed up, outside off, turning away a tad, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes for a switch hit but gloves it to the slip on a bounce.

A slider, on middle and leg, on a nagging length, Sanju Samson backs away to create room, slashes hard to long off for an easy single.

Dragged length, on the top of off, Samson gets on the back foot and punches it to mid off.

A leggie, full and outside off, turns away a shade, Samson gets on the front foot to push it away but plays inside the line and gets beaten. Rishad starts right on money.

We will see spin for the first time in this chase as Rishad Hossain comes into the attack.

Too full, and around off, Sanju Samson pushes it with a straight bat face to piece the mid off region but the fielder there does well and compels Samson to hurry to the other end. A direct hit is scored but Sanju is well home in time by then.

FOUR! Nonchalant! Pace and bounce on a length, on the leg stump line, Sanju Samson rises on the bounce, gets on his toes and glances it beautifully through deep mid-wicket for a boundary. He moves into his 20s now.

On off, on a good length, pushed to wide of mid off for one. First runs for Nitish in T20Is.

Nitish Kumar Reddy comes out to the middle on his debut.

OUT! TAKEN! The Fizz redeems himself with a wicket! India are two down now with SKY departing on 29 off just 14. Mustafizur Rahman continues to go fuller in length, and on the leg stump line, Suryakumar Yadav looks to wrist it over deep square leg but doesn't get the elevation on it. He times it really well but unfortunately, it goes straight into the hands of Jaker Ali stationed at deep square leg. The ball goes down the throat and Jaker doesn't have to move an inch from his position.

SIX! GWALIOR HAS BEEN TREATED WITH SOME EXQUISITE SHOTS FROM SKY ALREADY! The Fizz misfires and lands a half-volley on leg, rolls his fingers as well and takes all the pace off, Suryakumar Yadav waits for it to arrive. Suryakumar Yadav's hands come through beautifully, gets his bat underneath the ball and lofts it over long on for a six.

Follows the batter and bowls it closer to the body as Samson moves across to the leg side, on a good length, this is tucked away with soft hands to wide of mid on for a quick single.

Change? No, Mustafizur Rahman to continue.

SIX! You just cannot bowl there to Sky! Taskin Ahmed misses his mark again and bowls this right in the slot, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav steps across, picks it up and whips it ten rows back over the deep square leg fence for another biggie. 14 runs off the over!

On a length and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav nudges it to the leg side.

FOUR! 50 UP FOR INDIA! Taskin Ahmed goes for the yorker but just misses it and bowls a low full toss, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav reacts well to it and flicks it away with amazing timing. The ball zips through square leg and beats the dive of the fielder in the deep as well to go for a boundary.

FOUR! Third time lucky! This is pitched up and around middle, pace on this time, Suryakumar Yadav gets low across and executes the whip perfectly over short fine for a boundary.

Play and a miss again! Slower one now, good length and on off, Suryakumar Yadav once again looks for his favourite flick shot but goes through it early and misses again, gets a bottom edge in front of the bowler on the bounce.

Fuller and around off, Suryakumar Yadav goes down across to whip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Good length and on middle, slower again, Sanju Samson gets squared up as the ball goes of the leading edge along the ground towards point. 12 runs off the over!

Back of a length and on off, Sanju Samson pats it down to mid off.

Pitched up but well outside off, Sanju Samson leaves it alone. Wided.

FOUR! Classy from Sanju Samson! Full and on off, Sanju Samson stays in his crease, keeps a steady head and drives it away beautifully past mid off for a boundary. He is looking in great touch here, but needs to convert this start.

Touch fuller, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav works it wide of mid on for a single.

Good comeback from Fizz! He lands this on a hard length and around off, gets some extra bounce on this one, Suryakumar Yadav tries to cut it but it keeps shooting up and zips past the outside edge.

SIX! We don't have to wait long for the SKY whipper! Mustafizur Rahman starts with an off-pace delivery, full and around middle, Suryakumar Yadav picks it up, steps across and using his wrists flicks it nonchalantly over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Fizz greeted with a six just like Taskin!

With a long batting still to come, Bangladesh need a couple of more quick wickets to get in a close contest here.

Back of a length and on off, Sanju Samson steers it towards point.

FOUR! Fine shot! Shoriful Islam bowls this full and on off, rolls his wrists to take pace off. Sanju Samson picks it up, waits for it and takes the aerial route to loft it over extra covers for a boundary.

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav clips it to mid-wicket for another run. There was some confusion again between the batters but no harm done.

Short of a length and around off, Sanju Samson swats it to mid off for a run.

Overpitched and on off, Suryakumar Yadav drills it wide of mid off for a single and gets off the mark.

Fuller and around off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes it towards covers.

There was never a run there and Abhishek would be absolutely gutted with himself. Who walks in next to bat? Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number 3.

OUT! RUN OUT! A huge mix-up in the middle and that cost India dearly! On a length and on middle, Sanju Samson pats it down in front of short mid-wicket and seeing Samson gearing up with a couple of steps ahead, Abhishek Sharma sets off for the run. He is sent back by Samson but by then he is already halfway through the pitch and gets stranded. Towhid Hridoy picks up and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end with Sharma nowhere near the crease. There was never a run there. Abhishek Sharma walks back after a quick-fire 16 off 7!

Short of a length and on off, Abhishek Sharma runs it down to third man for a single.

EDGED AND FOUR! Slower one, good length and around leg, Abhishek Sharma backs away and looks to punch it away, but gets an inside edge past the keeper and to the fine leg fence for four more runs.

Back of a length and on middle, Abhishek Sharma blocks it on the pitch.

FOUR! Hard length and outside off, width on offer this time, Abhishek Sharma slashes hard at it, gets an outside edge that flies wide of the man for a boundary. 10 runs already in the first 2 balls!

SIX! BANG! Abhishek Sharma greets Taskin Ahmed with a six! This is a full delivery and around off, Abhishek Sharma walks across and tonks it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Taskin Ahmed to share the attack.

FOUR! Uppish bit safe! This is pitched up from Shoriful Islam, on off, Sanju Samson once again drives it with a straight bat, but this time fails to keep it down. Najmul Hossain Shanto at mid off dives to his right but the ball goes wide of him and to the fence for a boundary. 10 runs off the first over!

On a length and on middle, Sanju Samson stays back and blocks it out.

FOUR! Gorgeous shot! Shoriful Islam serves this full and around middle, shaping in, Sanju Samson is already stand out of his crease. He presents the full face of the and plays a lovely straight drive past the bowler for the first boundary of the chase.

Streaky! Short of a length and outside off, sticks to the surface a bit, Abhishek Sharma looks for the cut but gets a bottom edge wide of the stumps for a run.

Back of a length and around off, Abhishek Sharma stays back and dabs it to point.

Sanju Samson and India are underway straightaway! Shoriful Islam starts with a full delivery, on the pads, Sanju Samson flicks it away through square leg for a single.

OUT! CASTLED! Arshdeep Singh wraps things up here with his third wicket! He bowls another excellent yorker, on middle, Mustafizur Rahman stays back in his crease and swings wildly but gets beaten all ends up. The ball goes through to disturb the furniture behind. Bangladesh have been bowled out for 127 runs!

Arshdeep Singh bangs this short, on middle, angling into the body of the batter, Mehidy Hasan goes for the pull but gets hurried. It takes the top edge and lands well before third man. They cross.

Back of a length and outside off, Mehidy Hasan uses his feet and slices it wide of deep point for a couple of runs. 130 still on the cards for Bangladesh!

FOUR LEG BYES! Bangladesh will take that! Fuller and on middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan backs away to whip it, but misses. The ball clips the back pad and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Good start! Arshdeep Singh bowls a fine yorker, on middle, Mehidy Hasan jams it out towards extra covers for no run.

Arshdeep Singh to bowl the last over.

Clever bowling! Mayank Yadav finishes his debut spell with excellent figures (4-1-21-1). He takes pace off here, short of a length and on off, Mustafizur Rahman looks to guide it away but chops it down on the pitch and the ball goes over the stumps.

Halt! Mustafizur Rahman got the previous ball off the toe end of the bat and it took a very bad hit. He asks for a bat change. A friendly chat between Hardik Pandya and him as the former checks up the bat. The reserve player from the Bangladesh dugout comes out with another bat, hands it to him and Fizz is good to continue. These days, even the number 11 batters carry a couple bats in their kitbags.

Nails the yorker now, on off, Mustafizur Rahman digs it out but only as far as covers. He is looking at his bat and it seems like the toe-end of the bat is broken.

Slower one, full and around off, Mehidy Hasan goes through his slog across the line early, gets an outside edge wide of third man for just one. 120 up for Bangladesh!

Full again and on leg, Mustafizur Rahman flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Fuller and on middle, Mayank Yadav swipes it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He looks for the second but there isn't one on offer.

A good yorker, outside off, Mehidy Hasan squeezes it out well but fails to beat point.

Mayank Yadav (3-1-18-1) to bowl the penultimate over.

On a length and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman works it off the inner half of the bat to deep mid-wicket but Mehidy denies the run.

Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in for Bangladesh.

OUT! TIMBER! Hardik Pandya joins the party finally! He goes full and on middle and off, Shoriful Islam backs away a long way and swings wildly at it. He is nowhere near the ball and the off pole goes for a walk. He walks back for a duck and Bangladesh are nine down now!

Hard length and around off, Shoriful Islam backs away to cut it away but misses.

A low full toss, on off, Mehidy Hasan drills it to long off fo a run.

Shoriful Islam is in at number 10.

OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! Good length and around middle, Mehidy Hasan goes down and swipes it wide of deep square leg. He wants the strike back and turns around for the second run but his partner thinks otherwise. However, Taskin Ahmed still goes for it and sacrifices his wicket as Arshdeep Singh throws it to the bowler's end where Hardik Pandya does the rest.

Uppish but safe! Back of a length and on off, Taskin Ahmed goes for the pull but gets top edge that goes over the bowler and lands in front of long off. They cross.

Arshdeep Singh nails the yorker this time, on middle, Mehidy Hasan only manages to dig it back to the bowler. Just 3 off the over. Superb stuff!

In the blockhole, on middle, Taskin Ahmed tucks it away to deep mid-wicket for another run.

Bangs in a bouncer, angling into leg, Taskin Ahmed once again ducks under it.

Overpitched and on off, Taskin Ahmed drives it straight to covers.

On a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it in front of covers and scampers across for a quick run.

A low full toss, on middle, angling in, Taskin Ahmed just manages to get his bat down in time and knocks it off the inner half of the bat towards mid on for a single.

Arshdeep Singh (2-0-8-2) is back into the attack.

Short of a length and on off, Taskin Ahmed looks to pull it away but misses, the ball lobs up off his thigh pads towards point. A leg bye is taken.

Bangs in a good bouncer, on middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed takes no chances and ducks under it.

Pitched up and on leg, Taskin Ahmed tucks it with soft hands towards the vacant mid on region and comes back for the second run. Good running!

Goes around the wicket and bowls this full but down the leg side, Taskin Ahmed swings across the line but misses. Wided.

On a length and on leg, Mehidy Hasan nudges it towards fine leg for a single.

FOUR! A bit streaky but they all count! Hardik Pandya goes fuller and around off, holds its line, Mehidy Hasan looks to drive it away but gets a thick outside edge to the third man fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and around off, Mehidy Hasan steers it straight to point.

FOUR! Gets it through! Washington Sundar bowls a fuller one, drifting into the left-hander, Taskin Ahmed employs the sweep shot, doesn't quite get it off the middle and goes too fine towards deep fine. Varun Chakaravarthy from deep backward square leg sprints and slides to his left but the ball evades him and races into the fence.

Length ball, flat in trajectory, on the stumps, Taskin Ahmed gets on the back foot and taps it to the left of the bowler.

Nice and full, pushed through on middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed eases it back to the bowler.

Back to over the stumps, gets a sharp turn on a good length, around middle, Mehidy Hasan glances it nicely to wide of square leg for a single.

Slip in place now, around the wickets, full and on off, Taskin Ahmed lunges forward and works it to long on for a single.

Sundar continues, over the stumps, outside off on a fullish length, turning it, Mehidy Hasan slashes the cut towards deep point for a single.

Good length, at the pegs, Taskin Ahmed tucks it behind square and gets off the mark with a couple of runs to end the over.

Taskin Ahmed comes out to the middle now.

OUT! IN THE AIR...HARDIK COMES UNDERNEATH IT AND TAKES IT! A tactical bowling change that has worked for Suryakumar Yadav. Varun Chakaravarthy drags his length, keeps the line of attack on the off stump, with a bit of an extra bounce. Rishad Hossain goes deep in the crease and attempts to pull it over the deep mid-wicket fence. He though, is too early in his shot and goes through the pull without much power and timing. It goes only as far as Hardik Pandya who charges in from the ropes at deep mid-wicket and takes a sitter running forward. Third wicket for Varun Chakaravarthy. He is on a roll here.

Length, just outside off, Mehidy Hasan works it to long on for an easy single.

Outside off, on a good length, a quicker one that skids on, Mehidy Hasan goes for a cut but is hurried in the shot and gets beaten.

In the air, lands safe, just a single! Full, and on middle, Rishad Hossain sits down, slogs it over mid-wicket. The ball dribbles to the deep for one.

Slows it up, good length outside off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and pulls it along the ground to long on for one.

Banged itto the surface, outside off, Rishad gets low, looks to play the upper cut, gets beaten by the extra pace.

FOUR! Straight down the ground and goes through! Length ball around off, Rishad clears his front leg, and creates room, flat-bats it down the ground for a boundary. Hardik Pandya runs to his left from mid on but gives up in the chase as the ball bisects the fielders to the fence.

SIX! Uppercut and all the way! Short again from Mayank, outside off, Rishad Hossain arches a bit, uses the pace to perfection and ramps it over deep third for a six. First ball six for Rishad and he looked in total control there.

Full toss on the stumps, Mehidy flicks it away to deep backward square leg for a single.

FOUR! As fast as it comes, the quicker it goes! Mayank Yadav speeds it up, short and just outside off, Mehidy Hasan hops on the back foot and ramps it to deep point for a boundary. The replay shows that the ball just bounced on the full before the ropes. Rinku Singh had signaled that it is a boundary.

Length ball around off, nips back in a shade, Mehidy looks to push the ball down the ground away from the body, chips it in front of mid on.

Rishad Hossain walks out to bat now. Also, Mayank Yadav comes back for his third over. His figures read (2-1-3-1).

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Soft dismissal and the skipper departs! This is a bit slow in pace by Sundar, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto charges down the track to work it straight down the ground, and tentatively goes for a push. Ends up chipping it straight back to the bowler. Washington Sundar squats a bit and takes a fine catch. Najmul Hossain Shanto, the only batter who looked settled departs now on 26 off 22 balls.

Cramps him for room now! Bowls full and flat on the middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto skips down to work it to the leg side but the ball skids and arrives too quick. He ends up getting a faint inside edge to the keeper on the bounce. Sanju Samson fumbles but manages to recover well.

Flat and quick, on middle, on a length, Mehidy Hasan covers the line, tucks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Over the stumps, full and turning in at off, Mehidy Hasan sits down and sweeps it to the right of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Tails it in from around the stumps, full and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on and plays it to long on for a single.

Washington Sundar comes into the attack, replacing Varun Chakaravarthy. Starts with a good length ball, just outside off, and spinning in, Mehidy Hasan waits for it and goes back to tuck it across towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

At a gentle pace, short of a good length, just outside off, Mehidy Hasan gets on his toes and taps it in front of mid off and charges to the other end for a single. Much improved over by Nitish, 11 from his first, and 6 from his second.

A low full toss, tailing in on the legs, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket and jogs for a single.

Much fuller, around off, Mehidy Hasan gets on front foot and pushes it to pierce the cover gap but Rinku Singh there runs to his left and intercepts the ball. Just a single.

Reddy now comes from over the stumps, bowls it full, angling in on middle, Mehidy Hasan plays it across and tucks it to mid-wicket.

WIDE! He will have to reload that one again! Angling down leg, on a good length, Mehidy Hasan moves a bit across and goes for a glance but misses. Wide called.

Around the wicket to the left-hander now. Length ball, angling at off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stands tall and tucks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Reddy continues from the other end, comes from over the stumps, bowls a fuller one, on off, Mehidy Hasan tilts ahead and pushes it to long on for a single.

Quicker, short and on middle, turns in, Mehidy Hasan chips it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for one more.

Goes short and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan goes down and paddles it through backward square leg for a run.

FOUR! Delicate stuff! Flatter, short and on off, Mehidy Hasan lets it come to him, uses the pace of the ball and steers it very close from the stumps to the third man fence for a boundary. Off the mark in good fashion!

Time for the first hydration break! We are just in the 10th over and Bangladesh has lost half of its side. The batters looked in haste to hare away with the attack, but it proved to be the exact opposite for them. Najmul Hossain Shanto is stranded alone at the other end and witnessed the collapse. He needs a responsible hand to get Bangladesh to a challenging total. India on the other hand, have not stepped on any wrong foot so far and have continued to chip in with wickets, using the conditions nicely, and will aim to press on further. Mehidy Hasan is the new batter in for Bangladesh at number 7.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Absolute ripper from Varun Chakaravarthy! That is why it is really difficult for new batters to pick Varun's variations. This is floated, full and on off, grips and turns in sharply, Jaker Ali prods forward to block but fails to read it completely. Leaves a huge gap between the bat and pad as the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. Bangladesh lose half their side now and we are not even halfway through the innings yet.

A full toss, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy (2-0-18-1) switches ends and replaces Mayank Yadav.

SIX! Into the stands! Spoils the over! Nitish Kumar Reddy serves this full and around off, Jaker Ali gets down across and heaves it across the line. He has to drag it a bit but does so really well as the ball goes sailing over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 11 runs off the over!

Change of pace again, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto uses his feet, takes it on the full and drills it to sweeper covers for one. 50 up for Bangladesh!

Overpitched and on middle, Jaker Ali clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Touch fuller and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto slashes at it and gets an outside edge on the bounce to third man for a single.

Good effort in the field! Short of a length and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto cuts it away nicely wide of point. The fielder there dives to his right and gets a hand to it to slow the momentum giving the fielder in the deep time to cut it off. Two runs taken.

Nitish Kumar Reddy begins with a slower delivery, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays in his crease and blocks it out.

Two debutants bowling in tandem now. Nitish Kumar Reddy gears up for the first over of his T20I career, replacing Varun Chakaravarthy.

Another good bumper at 139.9 clicks! On middle and off, Jaker Ali sways away from it. Just 3 runs and a wicket from the over. Similar to Varun Chakaravarthy's last over.

Sharp bowling! Mayank Yadav steams in and bangs in a fiery bouncer, on middle, Jaker Ali watches it through and ducks under it well.

Pitched up and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it away through covers for a run.

On a length and around off, Jaker Ali guides it through backward point for a single. Gets off he mark.

Jaker Ali is in at number 6.

OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! What a moment for the youngster! Mayank Yadav gets his maiden T20I wicket and he deserves it as well for the way he has bowled so far. He lands this back of a length and outside off, Mahmudullah goes inside out to attack, but has to reach for it a bit. He fails to get it from the sweet spot and slices it high in the air towards deep point where Washington Sundar does not have to move an inch and takes a good catch. Bangladesh four down and in trouble here!

Fuller in length and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it towards mid on for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it wide of deep mid-wicket for one more. The batters think of the second but Rinku Singh is quick to move to his left and keeps it at just one.

Short and on leg, Mahmudullah nudges it through square leg for one.

Bangladeshi veteran, Mahmudullah walks in at number 5.

OUT! TAKEN! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes now! He gets his first T20I wicket on his return to the national side after 2021. He pushes through quicker, short and around middle, skids through again. Towhid Hridoy looks to rock back and pull it away but he fails to transfer his weight fully on the back foot. Gets into a very awkward position and mistimes it badly towards long on where Hardik Pandya takes a safe catch. Hridoy goes back after a struggling 12 off 18. Bangladesh three down now!

Close! Flatter delivery, short and just around off, skids through, Towhid Hridoy looks to cut it away but this is too close to his body. He misses.

A run after 7 balls! Tossed up, full and around middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes down again and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.

Floated, full and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes down and paddles it towards short fine. He wants the single but is sent back.

Breathless over by Mayank on his debut! No change, Varun Chakaravarthy to continue.

An exceptional first over from Mayank Yadav in T20Is! He pitches it up, on middle, shaping in sharply, Towhid Hridoy only manages to turn it to the leg side. MAIDEN OVER! End of the Powerplay, Bangladesh are 39/2.

Make that five dots! Short of a length and outside off, there to be put away, Towhid Hridoy mistimes his cut straight towards cover-point. Pressure building!

Four dots in a row now! Back of a length and on off, Towhid Hridoy stays back and dabs it towards backward point.

Play and a miss! Hits the length hard and around middle, this one skids through, Towhid Hridoy backs away and uses his feet to create room, slashes but gets beaten by the pace.

145.7 clicks now! Fuller and on middle, angling in, Towhid Hridoy knocks it towards mid off.

Good start for the debutant! Mayank Yadav starts with a good-length delivery at 141.8 clicks, outside off, Towhid Hridoy leaves it alone.

SIX! Innovative and effective! The Bangladeshi skipper trying to launch a counter-offensive! Much fuller, just a juicy half-volley on the stumps by Varun, Najmul Hossain Shanto reads the line and length early, sits down on his knee and reverse sweeps it over deep point for a six. The ball lands just on the advertising cushions and 15 runs come off Varun Chakaravarthy's first over.

Beaten! Totally missed the line there! Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a loopy one, just outside off, Shanto does not pick the ball off Chakravarthy's fingers, but pokes at it and plays away from the body, gets beaten on the outside edge.

On a length, in front of the pegs, this is worked towards the deep square leg region and this time, Nitish Kumar Reddy is quick enough to intercept the ball. Just a single.

FOUR! Quality shot that! Short in length, on the stumps, turning in, Towhid Hridoy rocks back and slaps it hard to deep square leg for a cracking boundary.

DROPPED, MISJUDGED, AND FOUR! Full, on off, Towhid Hridoy sits down and slogs it flat towards deep square leg in the air. Nitish Kumar Reddy stationed there overruns to take the catch and lets it through for a boundary. The replay then shows Nitish Kumar Reddy signaling as if the floodlights got in the way and he lost the ball.

Varun Chakaravarthy starts his spell. On length, turning in, on middle, Towhid Hridoy tucks it to the strip with soft hands.

Hard length again, outside off, Towhid Hridoy cuts it square to deep backward point for a single to end the over.

Short of a length wide outisde off. Hridoy charges down but leaves it alone.

Excellent save there by Samson! Angling on the pads, on a short length, Najmul Hossain Shanto misses to pull it away and the ball hits the thigh pad on the way. Deflects and Sanju Samson dives in the direction of the ball to his right. Attempts to stop it with one hand. Gets his glove too, but the ball rolls behind, allowing a leg bye.

Pandya steams in from over the stumps, hurls it full, outside off, Towhid Hridoy bends low and cuts it to point for a quick single.

Short of a good length, this is tucked away by Shanto to deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! SHOT! Half-tracker outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prepares himself on the back foot and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He got this from the lower half of the bat and wasn't too far from the mid-wicket fielder.

Change? No, Hardik Pandya to continue here.

Hurled full, outside off, Towhid Hridoy lets it through to end the 3rd over. A good positive start for India so far.

Outside off on a length, guided away to point by Hridoy.

Singh delivers a slower one, it is a low full toss on the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to short mid-wicket. Rinku Singh half-stops it but cannot prevent the single. Looks like he has got a sting on his leg. But good to continue for now.

Steep bumper by Arshdeep this time, attacking the bodyline of the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto can only sway away from the line. Lets it pass.

Skids through on a good length, outside off, Towhid Hridoy gets ahead on the front foot and taps it through point for a single to get off the mark.

Towhid Hridoy comes out to the middle now.

OUT! PLAYED ON! Inside edge and back into the stumps! Arshdeep Singh gets his second wicket and is all pumped up! Arshdeep Singh lands it outside off on the back of a length, that stays just a tad bit low on the bounce. Seeing the width on offer, Parvez Hossain Emon covers the pegs and goes for a slash with the horizontal bat angle. But, he tries to hit it too hard at it and ends up getting a very healthy inside edge that crashes into the stumps. Both openers for Bangladesh are back in the sheds now within the restrictions.

Quick legs there! A low full toss on off, Parvez Hossain Emon pushes it in front of mid off and charges for a single. Sprints hard and completes it.

Swing and a miss! Across off on a good length, with a bit of an extra bounce, Parvez Hossain Emon tries to cut it square off the back foot but it is too close to execute that shot. Misses.

Hardik hits the deck hard, over the top of middle and off, Parvez Hossain Emon taps it to point.

Surprise bumper by Hardik, on the leg stump line, Parvez Hossain Emon ducks underneath. First bounce called by the umpire.

SIX! CLUNK! And here comes the first six of the match! Bit too full from Hardik this time, but the line is same on the leg stump, Parvez Hossain Emon picks it up nicely and flicks it up and over deep backward square leg for a six.

Length delivery to start with by Hardik, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his toes and glances it through square leg for a single.

Hardik Pandya to share the attack.

Full and shaping outside off. Shanto gets ahead and drives it to wide of mid off for a quick single. End of the first over, Bangladesh are 6/1.

Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh draws the first blood and it's a pretty good catch by Rinku Singh! Gwalior roars in appreciation as India gets the first breakthrough! Arshdeep Singh bowls a fuller one that tails in, on middle, Litton Das looks to attack him and ends up hitting it across a bit too hard and loses his shape and is also early in his shot. Ends up in an ugly hoick and the ball skies up off the toe end of the bat. It swirls up in the night sky for an eternity over the cover region. Several players converge in to catch it, but Rinku Singh calls for his catch, settles under the skier and takes a sharp catch. Early blow for Bangladesh!

FOUR! Nicely played by Das! He gets off the mark in style! Length-delivery around off, Litton Das brings his front foot into play, waits for the ball to arrive at him, opens the bat face and guides it past short third for the first boundary.

First runs for Bangladesh and Emon! Much closer to the off pole, with a hint of an away movement, Parvez Hossain Emon covers his stumps and drives it to mid on off the inner half of the bat. Hardik Pandya at mid on runs to his left and gets a bad bounce. Fumbles on the pick-up and parries the ball to the right and allows a single.

Bowls it on an identical length, with the ball shaping away, outside off, Parvez Hossain Emon walks forward and slices it to point.

Arshdeep charges in with a slip in place, and lands it on the money! Gets a good bit of shape on off, on a good length, Parvez Hossain Emon plays it on the up and drives it straight to the mid off fielder.

All in readiness now! It is a full house in Gwalior and the fans are eagerly waiting for the action to get underway. We can see the Indian team in a huddle and then they spread out to take their respective field positions. Parvez Hossain Emon and Litton Das are the two openers for Bangladesh. Arshdeep Singh has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game but before that, the players from both sides stride out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Bangladesh's first followed by the national anthem of India.

India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Nitish Kumar Reddy (On Debut), Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav (On Debut).

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Litton Das (WK), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh says it is a pretty new side and a couple of new guys are coming in as well. He is hopeful that they will do something remarkable in this series. Says they have worked really hard for this series. On the pitch, he says he would have bowled first as well but also hopes for the openers to do good. Informs they are going with three seamers and two regular spinners along with six proper batters.

Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India says that it is a bit humid and does not think it will change much during the game. Adds that it is always nice to play in front of home fans and in home conditions. Mentions that there is a lot of talent in the group and everyone is ready to get on. Tells that the wicket looks good and the crowd has come in numbers as well which is nice to see. Ends by saying that choosing an XI from such a great squad is a nice headache to have and the players who are playing deserve this opportunity. Informs that the players who miss out are Tilak Verma, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi.

TOSS UPDATE - Energetic Ravi Shastri hosts the toss! The flip of the coin lands in the favor of India and Suryakumar Yadav elects to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Abhinav Mukund is at the 22 yards inspecting the deck. He begins by sharing the dimensions of this brand new stadium. Mentions it is 64 meters and 65 meters at the squares, and 74 meter hit down the ground. Adds it looks like a typical Indian wicket and is a black soil surface laid with grass on top. Also tells the grass looks quite dry and the pitch is firm as well. Also says that the curator spoke to him and said that the there's been no dew at all since the last few days. Ends by saying it would be a brave decision to bat considering it is a fresh surface.

JUST IN - Pace sensation Mayank Yadav has been handed over the debut cap by Murali Kartik. He was seen marking his run-up a few minutes back. He will make his T20I debut in this match alongside an impressive all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy who was handed the cap by Parthiv Patel.

India has historically dominated their T20I encounters with Bangladesh, boasting an impressive 12-1 win-loss record. Bangladesh's lone victory against India in this format came back in 2019 in New Delhi. Since then, India has maintained its upper hand and has run through this opposition. Will Bangladesh hit a surprise this time around, or will India further better their home record? Only time will tell. With all said, it’s time for the toss and team updates in a bit. Stick around!

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. They have fielded a comparatively experienced squad with several players having more than fifty T20Is under their belt. But, it would be interesting to see who fills in the shoes of Shakib Al Hasan as the mainstream all-rounder. They do have Mehidy Hasan Miraz for these honors. While the team relies largely on its veteran core, eyes will be on emerging talents like Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who are set to play crucial roles in the bowling department.

India will be missing established openers like Jaiswal and Gill, but the team sees an opportunity for in-form Abhishek Sharma up top. Sanju Samson, who has been a hit-and-miss so far, is also itching to make his mark. The middle order, anchored by Rinku Singh and Riyan Parag with support from Hardik Pandya, aims to provide stability. Tilak Varma's inclusion, following Shivam Dube's injury, adds depth to the batting lineup. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh leads the pace attack, and is joined by promising newcomers Harshit Rana and the fiery speedster Mayank Yadav. The spin trio of Bishnoi, Chakravarthy, and Sundar rounds out a diverse bowling unit.

India enters this series with a revamped lineup, helmed by the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav. The team aims to build on its recent successes against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe earlier this year, and it navigates a transitional phase following the exits of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from this format. In contrast, Bangladesh returns to T20I cricket for the first time since the T20 World Cup a few months back. After a streak of lackadaisical performances, Bangladesh is eager to turn things around and prove their mettle this time around.

On that note, we welcome you all joining us for our coverage of this 1st T20I. It’s a debut, not for a player, but for a venue long waiting for this day. The brand new Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium of Gwalior will host its first-ever international cricket match. While Gwalior itself is no stranger to hosting cricket, having previously hosted iconic matches at the old Captain Roop Singh Stadium, this is a historic debut for this particular venue to carry forward the legacy.

A T20I series sandwiched between a stacked-up Test season is another treat for the fans as India hosts Bangladesh for a riveting 3-match T20I series. After a successful Test series win by 2-0, India strides out with fresh energy with a re-engineered squad. While Bangladesh on the other hand will be aiming for a stronger performance this time around and challenge the hosts.

... MATCH DAY ...

After securing a dominant 2-0 clean sweep in the Test series, India is now geared up to host Bangladesh in an exciting 3-match T20I series. The opener will be held at the newly inaugurated Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, marking the much-anticipated return of international cricket to the city after 14 long years. The intensity is expected to soar as Bangladesh looks to bounce back from their Test defeats, aiming for a more clinical performance in the shorter format, where they are known to be more formidable. Meanwhile, India, featuring a rejuvenated lineup, will aim to extend their dominance and begin shaping the future of the team as they transition from the era of a few recently retired veterans. Bangladesh brings a formidable squad into this series, not only well-rounded but packed with genuine match-winners. Their experienced batting lineup will be key, carrying the weight of expectations as they look to set the tone. The return of Mehidy Hasan into the squad is a significant boost, adding balance and depth to the squad. Spin will undoubtedly be a crucial factor, but the pacers, led by Mustafizur Rahman, will also have to step up to provide the necessary support in what promises to be a tightly contested series. On the other hand, India enters the series with a few notable players rested, creating opportunities for emerging talent to make an impact. With Abhishek Sharma as the only designated opener, Sanju Samson might partner him at the top. While the middle order appears solid, all eyes will be on the pace department, where speedster Mayank Yadav along with Harshit Rana could make their debut in this series, eager to leave their mark. Both teams look strong on paper and have the capability to outplay each other on any given day. The opener is perfectly set to be a high-intensity contest, as both India and Bangladesh will be eager to seize an early advantage. Who do you think will land the first blow? We'll soon find out!