India’s Predicted XI versus Bangladesh 2nd T20I: India stream rolled Bangladesh in the series-opener, chasing 128 in only 11.5 overs in Gwalior. Express pacer Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy made their debuts for India at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium. While Mayank took a wicket on his debut, Reddy was a little pricey with the ball and struggled to recreate his IPL heroics with the bat. However, both players might be rested for Wednesday’s match in Delhi. Suryakumar’s team has already grabbed a 1-0 lead in the series, defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20I in Gwalior.
India and Bangladesh have met 15 times in the game’s shortest format to date. India has dominated the visitors, winning 14 occasions. In terms of recent results in this format, the hosts have won all five matches. Mayank and Reddy might be replaced by Tilak Varma and Harshit, who are expected to make their debuts.
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s skipper, has emphasized the need to manage Mayank’s workload. Former bowler RP Singh, who was part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning side in 2007, agreed with Suryakumar’s remark. “People speak a lot about workload, and they should bowl less, but I believe gym (sessions) should be reduced. He bowled brilliantly in his first competitive encounter since his injury in the IPL.
“Pace is vital, which he possesses, but his abilities need to be improved, and a plan should be in place to do so. He must make it himself, with the assistance of the NCA and other BCCI instructors,” he added. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson is expected to retain his top-order spot in the XI following his 19-ball 29 in Gwalior.