In a thrilling first T20I match of the three-match series, India showcased their dominance by defeating Bangladesh by 7 wickets at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on October 6, 2024. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India chased down Bangladesh’s modest target of 128 in just 11.5 overs, finishing with 132/3.
Bangladesh Struggles with the Bat
After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first. Bangladesh's innings started on shaky ground as their batting lineup struggled against India’s bowling attack. Losing five wickets within the first 10 overs, they managed to reach 64/5, before eventually being bowled out for 127 runs in 19.5 overs.
Varun Chakravarthy, returning to the Indian squad after a three-year hiatus, was the star bowler, taking 3 wickets. Arshdeep Singh also contributed with 3 wickets, while Mayank Yadav and Washington Sundar each took a wicket. Making his T20I debut, Mayank Yadav impressed with a tight spell, delivering a maiden over and taking the crucial wicket of Mahmudullah in his second over. Yadav’s fastest delivery was clocked at 149.9 kmph, making his debut a memorable one.
India’s Comfortable Chase
India’s batting lineup made light work of the 128-run target. Sanju Samson (29) and Suryakumar Yadav (29) laid a strong foundation, while Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 39 off 15 balls ensured a swift finish. Contributions from Abhishek Sharma (16) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (16*) also added to India’s confident chase.
Bangladesh's bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, managed to take one wicket each, but it wasn't enough to stop India’s aggressive batting.
India’s Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma Sanju Samson (wk) Suryakumar Yadav (c) Nitish Kumar Reddy Hardik Pandya Riyan Parag Rinku Singh Washington Sundar Varun Chakravarthy Arshdeep Singh Mayank Yadav
Bangladesh’s Playing XI
Litton Das (wk) Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) Parvez Hossain Emon Towhid Hridoy Mahmudullah Jaker Ali Mehidy Hasan Miraz Rishad Hossain Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Shoriful Islam
India Takes 1-0 Lead in the Series
With this comprehensive victory, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The second T20I will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 9, 2024, starting at 7 PM. India will look to maintain their momentum, while Bangladesh will aim to bounce back and keep the series alive.
India’s clinical performance with both bat and ball set the tone for the series, leaving Bangladesh with much to reflect on ahead of the second T20.
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