After a series of intense matches, the Indian cricket team is all set to lock horns with Bangladesh in the third and final T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. What appears to be a dead-rubber for many, holds more significance for India as they aim for an impeccable 5-0 series sweep. Despite some unexpected showers in the city, which have brought a tone of respite from Delhi’s heat, the cricketing fraternity anticipates another high-scoring encounter on what promises to be a batting-friendly pitch.

Delhi’s pitch in the prior games revealed a noticeable gap between the two teams, with India appearing dominant on flatter tracks. With Hyderabad likely to serve a similar belter of a track, expectations are high for India to maintain their upper hand, making it another challenging day for the visitors. The hosts, having already sealed the series, see this final match as an opportunity to test their bench strength and give a chance to their younger players. However, India’s aspirations for a victory remain unwavered with a focus on maintaining their competitive spirit. Gautam Gambhir, known for his fierce competitive nature, and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, have expressed their unyielding ambition to achieve a clean sweep.

“We want to end this series on a victorious note. The message from Gauti [Gautam Gambhir] has been clear – the importance of playing each game with full intensity for your country and coping with the pressure every time. There’s no room for complacency tomorrow as we aim for a clean 5-0 series finish,” stated Ryan ten Doeschate with confidence.

While India may not have much at stake regarding series results, Bangladesh will be keenly seeking to leave India on a victorious note. Their most impressive performance on this tour was on the opening day of the first Test in Chennai, where their pacers made early inroads into India’s batting lineup under favorable conditions. As the visitors have yet to taste victory on this tour, the prospect of Mahmudullah’s farewell to the format gives them an additional emotional incentive to perform exceptionally well in the upcoming match.

Scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time, the match is expected to be another run-fest if the weather permits.

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. Hyderabad’s Uppal Stadium has been home to high-scoring games, with an average first-inning total of 188, escalating to 199 in victorious chases over the past fourteen T20 matches held since 2022. However, the weather could play a spoilsport as rains forced India to abandon their final practice session ahead of the match, and weather reports suggest more precipitation on the match day. Fortunately, the venue’s top-notch drainage system could play a crucial role in managing rain disruptions.

Turning to team dynamics, Ryan ten Doeschate has confirmed that Sanju Samson will take the field once again at the top of the order, while fast bowler Harshit Rana stands on the brink of making his debut. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi is also in the reckoning after sitting out the initial matches. With an eye on their next T20I fixture on November 8 in Durban, India might continue including Hardik Pandya in their lineup.

India’s anticipated squad includes Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper, alongside promising talents like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with potential appearances from Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi, forming their likely playing XI.

On the other hand, Bangladesh could make strategic alterations, possibly introducing Mahedi Hasan, who had an active practice session ahead of the match. Despite Litton Das’s lukewarm performance, scoring just one fifty across his last eight T20 innings, he remains a pivotal player with his ability to score rapidly and aid in posting competitive totals.

Sanju Samson holds nostalgic and encouraging memories from this venue, where he clocked an IPL century back in 2019. For India, the historical context of having triumphed in 15 out of the 16 T20Is against Bangladesh favors their cause as they gear up for another competitive outing. Mahmudullah, concluding his T20I career with a commendable tally of 141 caps, sets the stage for an emotional and significant performance.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasized the importance of discernibly assessing conditions without relying solely on Delhi’s data, recognizing the Hyderabad wicket’s high-scoring nature yet remaining open to evolving play conditions. Nic Pothas, Bangladesh’s assistant coach, reiterated the learning perspective from the tour, seeing beyond the outcomes and appreciating the experience of facing one of the world’s best teams, with lessons to carry forward into future competitions.

By IPL Agent

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