Gearing up for an exciting cricket series, India and Bangladesh are set to clash in a three-match T20I tournament starting on October 6 at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. This comes hot on the heels of India's stellar performance in the recent two-match Test series where they emerged victorious with a clean sweep. While India aims to keep their winning streak going, Bangladesh is keen to turn things around and make an impact in this fast-paced format of the game.

When it comes to head-to-head statistics in T20 matches between these two teams, India holds the upper hand with 13 wins out of 14 games, while Bangladesh has secured just one victory. The cricket stadium's pitch in Gwalior is known for favoring batters, providing ample opportunities for high scores. However, bowlers might find some assistance early on, especially pacers with the new ball under lights.

An interesting aspect of the pitch at this venue is that it tends to become even more batting-friendly as the game progresses. This could give a significant advantage to the team chasing a target, making the toss decision crucial for determining the match's outcome. The fast outfield and consistent bounce will aid batters in converting their shots into boundaries effortlessly.

As for the weather, the first T20I is expected to be played under clear skies, creating perfect conditions for a thrilling match with no rain interruptions forecasted. Temperatures are likely to reach around 30°C, which could pose a challenge to the players' endurance. With humidity levels at 62%, maintaining stamina might become difficult, and bowlers could struggle with their grip as the game wears on. A light breeze of approximately 11 km/h is also expected, offering some relief from the heat but potentially influencing play in the field.

Looking ahead to the first T20I, India's predicted XI includes Suryakumar Yadav as captain, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson as wicket-keeper, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Tilak Verma, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana. Bangladesh's team is expected to feature Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain, along with Tamim Iqbal, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Das as wicket-keeper, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mustafizur Rahman.

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