India vs Bangladesh 2024, 3rd T20I: Toss result and playing 11s for today’s match, umpires list, and pitch report

India are taking on Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 12, in the third and final T20I of the three-match series. The Men in Blue are 2-0 up in the series and will be keen to complete a whitewash with another triumph in Hyderabad.

After hammering Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20I in Gwalior, the hosts registered an 86-run triumph in the second game in Delhi. Nitish Reddy smacked 74 off 34 and also claimed two wickets, while Rinku Singh contributed 53 off 29. Like in the first T20I, Hardik Pandya made a breezy 30-plus. However, openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have not grabbed their chances.

Looking at the bowling department, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been excellent, while leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made an impressive comeback to international cricket. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has also done a decent job in his debut series for India.

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Today's IND vs BAN toss result

India have won the toss and have opted to bat first. Suryakumar Yadav said:

“We would like to bat first. Looks a good wicket. We want to set a target and defend the score when the dew is around.”

India have made one change to their playing XI - Arshdeep Singh misses out and Ravi Bishnoi comes in. For Tanzid Hasan and Mahedi Hasan replace Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali.

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IND vs BAN - Today's match playing XIs

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.

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Today's IND vs BAN pitch report

In his pitch report, Abhinav Mukund says there is a bit of moisture in the surface, which looks a little soft because of overnight rain. The pitch is a mix of red and black soil, he points out. While stating that the pitch is flat, Mukund concludes there will be assistance for bowlers.

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Today's IND vs BAN match players list

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

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

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IND vs BAN - Today's match umpires

Umpires: KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Rohan Pandit

Third umpire: Jayaraman Madanagopal

Match Referee: Jeff Crowe