India Aims for Clean Sweep Against Bangladesh in 3rd T20I in Hyderabad

India is set to face Bangladesh in the third and final T20I of the series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 12, 2024. With the series already secured 2-0, the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is eyeing a clean sweep against their Bangladeshi counterparts.

The first two matches saw India dominate Bangladesh, with the hosts posting impressive scores and the visitors struggling to keep up. In the second T20I, India achieved their highest T20I score against Bangladesh, posting 222 runs, thanks to a 108-run partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh. Bangladesh managed only 135 runs in response, highlighting the significant gap in performance between the two teams.

For the final match, India is likely to make some changes to their lineup to test their bench strength. Players like Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana are expected to get a chance, possibly replacing Varun Chakravarthy and Mayank Yadav. The opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be under pressure to perform, as they have not been able to convert their starts into significant scores in the series so far.

This match also marks the farewell T20I for Bangladesh’s veteran player Mahmudullah, who has announced his retirement from the shortest format. Mahmudullah, with 2436 runs and 40 wickets in 140 T20I matches, will be looking to end his T20I career on a high note.

The match will be live telecast on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex TV channels, with live streaming available on the JioCinema app and website. The toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, and the match will start at 7:00 PM IST.

Despite some weather concerns in Hyderabad, the evening is expected to be clear, allowing for a full match. The Indian team, under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir, is focused on maintaining their winning momentum and preparing for upcoming international events.