India vs Bangladesh | Cricket Match Prediction | 3rd T20I | Oct 12 – Will BAN get a whitewash?

IND vs BAN Match Analysis

On October 12, 2024, India and Bangladesh will play the third Twenty20 International (T20I) match of a three-match T20I series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, at 7:30 p.m. BDT. 

India has already secured the series with back-to-back dominant victories—one by 7 wickets and the other by 86 runs—leaving Bangladesh unable to deliver any standout performances. With such convincing wins, India will now aim to complete a clean sweep against Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has yet to claim a win on this tour of India, having lost both series. They hope to bounce back with a stronger showing in the final T20I.

IND vs BAN Team Preview & Squads

India 

India secured a dominant 86-run victory in the last match, posting a formidable total of 221/9 while batting first. The standout performer was Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was named Player of the Match for his blistering 74 off 34 balls and a crucial bowling effort of 2/23. His all-round excellence was instrumental in India clinching the series.

For IND, Abhishek Sharma has played 7 matches, scoring 155 runs at an average of 25.83 and an impressive strike rate of 174.15. While, Suryakumar Yadav, in 5 matches, has accumulated 129 runs with a similar average of 25.8, but a higher strike rate of 181.69, showcasing his aggressive batting approach.

For IND, Washington Sundar has played 8 matches, taking 12 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 5.28 and a strike rate of 12.5. Ravi Bishnoi, also with 12 wickets in 8 matches, has a slightly higher economy rate of 6.68 and a strike rate of 15.5, reflecting his effectiveness as a wicket-taker.

India Squads

India Squads

Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Sanju Samson, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, chasing a target of 222 in the last match, could only reach 135/9 in their 20 overs. Similarly, in the previous game, they managed just 135 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Both their batting and bowling have lacked the spark needed for a match-winning performance. In the upcoming match, Bangladesh will be determined to step up and avoid a series whitewash.

For BAN, Towhid Hridoy has played 10 matches, scoring 167 runs at an average of 18.56 and a strike rate of 116.78. Litton Das, in his 10 matches, has accumulated 157 runs with a slightly higher average of 19.63 but a lower strike rate of 96.91, indicating a more conservative approach at the crease.

For BAN, Rishad Hossain has played 10 matches, taking 18 wickets with an economy rate of 7.83 and an impressive strike rate of 12. Mustafizur Rahman, in the same number of matches, has claimed 17 wickets with a better economy rate of 6.05 and a strike rate of 13.05, showcasing his consistency as a key bowler for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh Squads

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Rakibul Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Jaker Ali, Tanzid Hasan, and Rishad Hossain.

India vs Bangladesh outfield report

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Since this is a batting pitch, both teams will opt to bat first to reach a high enough score.

There will be sporadic rainfall.

The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium’s surface usually results in a high-scoring wicket for batting. Excellent velocity and bounce for quick bowlers. but also supported faster bowlers rather than spinners, who take most of the wickets on this field.  

India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In every one of their five games, IND won all of them.

India vs Bangladesh Prediction

Cricket analysts predict India has an 88% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.