After dominating the two-Test series, India will lock horns against Bangladesh in a three-T20 International (T20I) series, which will commence on October 6. The first T20I will be hosted by Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. Interestingly, this is also the first-ever international match hosted in the newly-built stadium, making this encounter even more historic. The three-T20I series is the first 20-overs tourney for Bangladesh after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where the Bangla Tigers got eliminated in the Super Eights stage, while India are coming off series wins over Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, respectively. How To Buy India vs Bangladesh Tickets Online and Offline? Check Details To Buy Tickets for IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Cricket Match in Gwalior.

This series starts the road to the 2026 T20 World Cup for both nations, with India banking on several youngsters to stake their claim in the XI, while Bangladesh looks to find a perfect blend of youth and experience. Explosive batter Suryakumar Yadav will lead India, who will have ample support from experienced players like Hardik Pandya, and Sanju Samson to command a young brigade. Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh, who will feel bolstered by the arrival of white-ball specialists, making this series mouth-watering for fans.

IND vs BAN Head-to-Head Record in T20I Matches

India have an overwhelming advantage over Bangladesh in T20Is, having won 13 matches out of 14, with only one result going in favour of their opponents.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Key Players

Suryakumar Yadav 
Rinku Singh 
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 
Mustafizur Rahman
Ravi Bishnoi 

IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Key Battles

The encounter between India and Bangladesh at Gwalior promises several key match-ups however, it will be a battle between Suryakumar Yadav and star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz that will be the most crucial in the middle overs, which will decide the flow of the match. India vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2024 Schedule: Get IND vs BAN Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST, Squads and Venue Details.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Venue and Match Timing

The first T20I between the Indian Cricket Team and the Bangladesh Cricket Team will take place at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on October 6 (Sunday). The IND vs BAN 1st T20I will start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Live Telecast and Online Streaming

The official broadcast partner for the IND vs BAN 2024 series is Viacom 18, which will air the T20Is with English commentary on Sports 18 Network - Sports 18 1 and Sports 18 HD 1 channels -, while fans can hear Hindi commentary on Colors Cineplex channels. Digital streaming rights for the IND vs BAN 2024 series are with JioCinema. Fans can watch the IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 live streaming online on JioCinema app as well as website for free.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024 Likely Playing XI

India National Cricket Team: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan,  Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

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