IND vs BAN 1st T20I Pitch Report: What to expect from New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior

IND vs BAN T20I series starts in Gwalior on 6 October. Now the fans eagerly anticipate how the newly rebuilt New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium will play out.

New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium Gwalior Surface

With a legacy rooted in high-scoring games, the pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, reminiscent of the old Captain Roop Singh Stadium. Traditionally, teams have found success in posting challenging totals here, with scores of 250+ being a common sight in ODIs, even though the stadium has yet to witness its first 300-plus innings.

IND vs BAN 1st T20I Pitch Report

While historical data suggests the pitch favors batsmen, the stadium’s complete overhaul and the relaying of the pitch mean that conditions may now differ. That said, the general expectation is that batters will continue to find value in their shots, thanks to the even bounce and reliable pace. As the game progresses, spinners could play a crucial role, with the surface likely to offer them some grip in the latter stages. In a city where cricket thrives, the reimagined stadium promises a fresh chapter while holding on to its reputation for thrilling, high-scoring affairs. Whether the bowlers will manage to make significant inroads remains to be seen, but the pitch’s history suggests fans are in for some fireworks.

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Bangladesh vs India T20I Series Schedule

• 1st T20I: 6 October 2024 – Shriman Madhavrao Scindia International Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
• 2nd T20I: 9 October 2024 – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
• 3rd T20I: 12 October 2024 – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Where to watch BAN vs IND 1st T20I Live?

Fans in India can catch live action on on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex TV channels. The live streaming of India vs Bangladesh T20 series will be live on Jio Cinema App.

IND vs BAN T20I Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan.