
India, Bangladesh play decider at Nagpur
India and Bangladesh are all set to clash in the third and final T20I at Nagpur. With two T20 World Cups in the next couple of years, both teams have been giving ample chances to the youngsters.
Here are five talking points ahead of the game:
Big knock due from Shikhar Dhawan
So far in the series, Dhawan hasn’t been able to perform up to his potential. While he’s the second-highest run-scorer in the series after Rohit Sharma, his strike rate of 104.35 has been an area of concern. With youngsters waiting to get in the Indian side, Dhawan will want to prove his mettle with a big score in Nagpur.
Game day, bring it on 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/ttVY0kgf8P
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 3, 2019
Rohit Record Run
2019 has been Rohit Sharma’s year, no matter what the format. With centuries in 2017 and 2018, the Indian captain would be looking to make a hat-trick of centuries. He already holds a plethora of records in T20Is which includes most runs, most hundreds and most sixes.
😮 @ImRo45 in T20Is:
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 7, 2019
Most runs ✅
Most hundreds ✅
Most sixes ✅#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/6S9pOVRyVO
History in the making
While Bangladesh may have been toppled by the Men in Blue at Rajkot, the visitors still have a chance of recreating history. A victory here will help them register their first-ever T20I series win over India. In a squad that’s already missing star players like Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, it will be a huge boost for them.
Plenty of interest in the #INDvBAN T20I series! pic.twitter.com/0BFHE1Wn9w
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2019
Bangladesh win by seven wickets!
— ICC (@ICC) November 3, 2019
A fabulous 60* from 43 by Mushfiqur Rahim guides the visitors to victory.#INDvBAN | SCORECARD 👇 https://t.co/qBFzQDJ3Bs pic.twitter.com/rPd8KV8uMX
Bangladesh batting bust
After a spectacular start by the openers at Rajkot, the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalise on what was a good track. It will be interesting to see if Bangladesh continue with the all-rounders or bring in a specialist batsman in Mohammad Mithun.
India fighting back 💪
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2019
Bangladesh have slipped from 60/0 to 105/4, Yuzvendra Chahal taking two wickets.#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/XOWENUbWVB
Turn at Nagpur
This is the same ground where Mitchell Santner bamboozled the Indian batsmen in the T20 World Cup back in 2016. India also have good memories of the ground when Jasprit Bumrah managed to defend 8 runs in the last over against Joe Root and Jos Buttler. Hence, we’re likely to not see a batting feast. Spinners from both teams will play a crucial role.
#NZ's Mitchell Santner picks up the Player of the Match award after a superb bowling performance #WT20 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/RqBJgtiuO4
— ICC (@ICC) March 15, 2016
The T20 international series decider will take place at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on the 10th of November.