IND vs BAN 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I [Source: @BCCI/x.com]India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

India is gearing up for the first T20I of the three-match series against Bangladesh on Sunday, October 6, at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior. With fresh faces and seasoned stars, the series promises to be a thrilling battle as both teams look to assert their dominance in the shortest format.

India's New-Look Squad Ready to Shine

India's T20I squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, features a mix of IPL sensations and established stars. Breakout performers like Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and Rinku Singh add youthful energy, while IPL 2024 stars Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana will be eager to impress.

KKR’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy makes his comeback after three years, poised to outfox Bangladesh’s batters with his tricks. Seasoned players like Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Sanju Samson provide the backbone, ensuring India has a wealth of experience to draw from.

Team India will aim to strike while the iron is hot, leveraging the all-round firepower that carried India through the Test series and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Bangladesh Looking for Redemption

Bangladesh, under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, has a mountain to climb after their Test series defeat. Talented batters like Towhid Hridoy and Tanzid Hasan will need to step up, while experienced campaigners Mahmudullah and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bring much-needed stability.

Litton Das will be crucial behind the stumps, while the pace battery—led by Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and young Tanzim Hasan Sakib—will be key in restricting India’s high-flying batting lineup.

Bangladesh’s bowlers will need to be on their toes, as the Gwalior pitch is expected to favour the batters. They need a collective effort in order to cause an upset and get ahead in the series.

How Will Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium Pitch Behave?

The new Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is set to host its first international match, and all signs point towards a high-scoring encounter. The pitch is expected to be a paradise for batters, with a fresh surface offering true bounce and little assistance for bowlers. 

The small straight boundaries will tempt batters to go big, and with the first look of the pitch suggesting it will hold its character throughout the 40 overs, both teams will look to capitalize. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses, but the short boundaries will always keep them under pressure.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Predicted Toss Result

Captain winning the toss will likely bat first, aiming to put up a challenging total, as chasing might become difficult under lights.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Players To Watch Out For

India

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson
All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh

Bangladesh

Batters: Najmul Shanto, Litton Das
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed

IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Match Prediction

IND vs BAN 1st T20I: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 180-205
Predicted second innings score: 170-195

Predicted Result: The team batting first will have an edge in this match.