Rohit Sharma-led Team India faced Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 1, 2024. Both sides used this game as their last practice before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, allowing them to confirm their starting lineups and game plans.
Match Schedule and Viewing Details India vs Bangladesh
Date and Time: Saturday, June 1, at 8:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
– TV Broadcast: Live on Star Sports Network
– Live Streaming: Available on Disney+ Hotstar app and website
India vs Bangladesh Squad
Team Squads
India Squad
– Main Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.
– Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.
Bangladesh Squad
– Main Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
– Reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud.
Match Summary
India secured a convincing 60-run victory over Bangladesh, ticking multiple boxes ahead of the T20 World Cup. Opting to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 182 for five, thanks to significant contributions from Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya.
Key Performances
Rishabh Pant’s Return
Rishabh Pant made a solid comeback to international cricket with a stylish 53 off 32 balls, including four fours and four sixes. His performance solidified his position as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter, outperforming Sanju Samson, who struggled with a six-ball 1.
Hardik Pandya’s Firepower
Hardik Pandya, who had a lackluster IPL season, found form with a powerful 40, not out of 23 balls. His innings featured four sixes and two fours, including three consecutive sixes against Tanvir Islam, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring rate in the middle overs.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Contribution
Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with a brisk 31 off 18 balls, adding valuable runs in the middle order and maintaining the momentum set by Pant and Pandya.
India vs Bangladesh Excellence
Indian Bowling Excellence
India’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance, restricting Bangladesh to 122 for nine. Arshdeep Singh led the attack with two early wickets, while Shivam Dube and Mohammed Siraj also contributed with crucial breakthroughs.
Bangladesh’s Struggles
Bangladesh’s batting lineup faltered early, with key wickets falling within the power play. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, and Soumya Sarkar were dismissed cheaply, leaving the team at 41 for five. Despite a brief resistance from Mahmudullah Riyad (40) and Shakib Al Hasan (28), Bangladesh fell short by 60 runs. Indian bowling was excellent during the game, as well. Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm bowler, spearheaded the effort to limit Bangladesh to 122 overscore. Inside the Powerplay, he scored twice, eliminating Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar. Shivam Dube and Mohammed Siraj also contributed important wickets of 35.
Bangladesh could only narrow the margin of defeat3 despite a comeback by Mahmudullah Riyaz and Shakib Al Hasan, who put up 75 runs for the sixth wicket. Following their most recent 1-2 series loss against the USA, this defeat reinforces Bangladesh’s dismal lead-up to the World Cup.
India’s win has increased the team’s confidence going into the event. The team management has seen some encouraging signals from Pant and Pandya’s performances, especially in light of the slow pitch conditions.
The match was at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. As it was the first-ever game at this venue, predicting the exact behavior of the pitch was challenging. However, the pitch was expected to be batting-friendly. The outfield featured Kentucky bluegrass, and the drop-in pitches were made from Tahoma bermudagrass. These pitches were crafted under the expertise of Damian Hough from Adelaide Oval.
Despite the batting-friendly conditions, the bowlers also got a fair bit of help in the early part of the game. This was evident from the performance of India’s bowling unit, particularly left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who struck twice inside the Powerplay.
The pitch provided a balanced contest between the bat and the ball, leading to an exciting match.
The outfield at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, where the warm-up match between India and Bangladesh took place, was covered in Kentucky bluegrass. This type of grass is known for its dense and lush growth, which can slow down the ball when it travels across the field. This could have made fielding a bit challenging as the fielders would have had to anticipate the ball slowing down and adjust their fielding accordingly.
The lush outfield might have made it slightly more difficult for the batsmen to take quick singles or convert ones into twos when running between the wickets. However, professional cricketers are trained to adapt to different field conditions and would have adjusted their running between the wickets accordingly.
It’s also worth noting that the conditions – the pitch was two-paced and the outfield slow – helped the bowling but not necessarily the batting. This could have added a challenge for the batters while running between the wickets. Despite these conditions, both teams performed competitively.
Match Highlights
– Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy: Rohit Sharma contributed 23 runs and led the team with tactical astuteness.
– Pant’s Impact: Rishabh Pant’s aggressive half-century set the tone for India’s innings.
– Pandya’s Finishing Touches: Hardik Pandya’s late flourish assured India reached a formidable total.
– Arshdeep’s Early Strikes: Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs dismantled Bangladesh’s top order.
– Defensive Bowling: Indian bowlers adapted well to the slow pitch, exploiting the conditions effectively.
Conclusion
The warm-up match provided crucial insights for both teams heading into the T20 World Cup 2024. India’s comprehensive win, marked by significant performances from Pant and Pandya, highlighted their readiness for the main event. Meanwhile, Bangladesh must address their batting vulnerabilities to perform better in the tournament.
Looking Ahead
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on June 2, with the opening match between the co-host USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas. India’s first match in the tournament is scheduled for June 5 against Ireland, and they will look to carry forward the momentum gained from this warm-up match.
Author: Tania Mukherjee
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