India and Bangladesh dey set to clash for the third and final T20I match of their series on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, already don win the series 2-0 after their victories in Gwalior and New Delhi.
Under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir, India has shown impressive form, especially with their batting. In the second T20I, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh formed a 108-run partnership for the fourth wicket, helping India post a massive 222 runs. Bangladesh, however, managed only 135 for 9 wickets.
The Indian team is likely to test some of their bench players in this final match. Players like Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana are eager to get a game under their belt. Bishnoi and Rana might replace Varun Chakravarthy and Mayank Yadav, respectively, while Jitesh Sharma could get a chance if Sanju Samson is dropped.
For Bangladesh, this match marks the farewell of veteran player Mahmudullah from T20I cricket. The 38-year-old has announced his retirement from the shortest format and will focus on ODIs. This match will be his 141st T20I appearance.
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. The live telecast will be available on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex TV channels, while the live streaming can be watched on the JioCinema app and website.
