IND vs BAN 3rd T20 2024 Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report : CricBlog

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In a thrilling display of teamwork and talent, India secured their 20th T20I victory of 2024 with a decisive series win over Bangladesh. The highlight of the thumping 86-run win certainly was the all-round brilliance (74 off 34 & 2/23) of a fast-bowling all-rounder not named Hardik Pandya. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s exceptional performance signifies a promising development for the Indian team.

As we reflect on the match, while the safe options from our preview didn’t deliver as expected, the differentials proved to be spot on. Nitish Kumar Reddy shone with an outstanding 164 points, almost doubling the second-highest scorer, Rishad Hossain (88 points), who was one of our top risky captain/vice-captain picks. Moreover, as predicted – Mahmudullah, selected by under 19% of players – also made a significant impact with 63 points.

With the final match of the series on the horizon, let’s explore the upcoming fantasy preview and identify players who could shape your success.

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Match Details

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024/25: 3^rd T20I
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

IND vs. BAN 3rd T20 2024 Possible Playing XIs

Having already secured the series, India may look to rotate their squad and provide opportunities to players who have yet to feature in the series.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy

Bangladesh may consider bringing in Tanzid Hasan in place of Parvez Hossain Emon, who has struggled to make an impact so far.

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

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

This will be Hyderabad’s first T20I since the third match of the IND vs. AUS T20I series in 2022, where India successfully chased down 187 runs with one ball to spare.

In the IPL, the average first innings score jumped from 174.4 in 2023 to 204.6 this year. Out of 13 matches played across the last two editions, the chasing team has won seven times, while the team batting first has claimed victory six times, indicating no discernible bias based on the toss.

No bowling type has proven particularly effective in Hyderabad. The only Chinaman to play during this period is Kuldeep Yadav, who bowled 4 overs for just 22 runs and took one wicket.

While it’s a medium-sized ground, the batting-friendly nature of the surface suggests plenty of runs, especially if India bats first.

Thunderstorms are forecast in the days leading up to the match, but conditions should be warm and humid without rain interruptions on Saturday evening.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs BAN 3rd T20 2024 – Top Dream11 Picks for the Match

Given the unpredictability surrounding India’s lineup, including their batting order and bowling choices, this match is tricky to predict. Low investment is advisable, and it’s better to play bigger contests with multiple combinations rather than small leagues.

Top wicket-keeper picks:

Sanju Samson: Though Samson hasn’t yet made a significant impact in this series, he has been in good nick overall. With Hyderabad being a venue where he has previously scored a century and a half-century in the IPL, Samson will look to capitalise and deliver a strong performance.

Top batter picks:

Suryakumar Yadav: After accumulating just 37 runs in two innings, Suryakumar Yadav will be eager to end the series on a high note.
Abhishek Sharma: After showing promise but falling short in both games, Abhishek too like other members of the top 3 will want to convert his starts into a big score, especially at his home IPL venue in Hyderabad, where he strikes at over 200. He could also contribute with a couple of overs, boosting his fantasy value.

Top all-rounder picks:

Rishad Hossain: Rishad picked up three (lucky) wickets in the final over of the innings in Delhi but struggled with his lengths earlier on, often overpitching and getting hit. Despite this, he remains a solid fantasy pick due to his leg-spin and lower-order hitting potential.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: After an all-round performance that earned him the Player of the Match award in the previous game, Nitish is a must-pick. He’s likely to take the new-ball again, especially with Hardik Pandya possibly rested.
Mahmudullah: Playing his last T20I, there’s every chance that the 38-year-old veteran may bowl an over or two along with his usual middle-order batting. His all-round potential makes him a decent pick for this match.

Top bowler picks:

Varun Chakravarthy: The leading wicket-taker in the series, Chakravarthy has been hard for Bangladesh to handle. He’ll be keen to make another impact in Hyderabad and push for the Player of the Series award.
Harshit Rana: As KKR’s leading wicket-taker in the IPL this year, Rana, at just 22, demonstrated the wide range of skills he possesses and is emerging as one of the country’s most promising fast-bowling prospects.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Team

Mayank Yadav: After a decent performance in Delhi following an impressive debut in Gwalior, the Indian speed sensation will be eager to finish the series on a high note. His pace differential between his stock delivery and slower ball is remarkable, but he could further enhance his wicket-taking ability — and, consequently, his fantasy potential — by refining his over construction and finding the right mix of deliveries.
Riyan Parag: After watching Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh grab the spotlight in Delhi, Parag might to be promoted up the order in this match, giving him more batting time. Additionally, he could bowl a couple of overs and is known for his fielding in key positions, making him an appealing option for fantasy points.
Litton Das: Another poor showing in Delhi has dropped Litton’s stocks, which actually makes him a sneaky differential pick. As the opener and wicket-keeper, he’s still a solid batter. If he gets going, he can deliver big fantasy points.
Ravi Bishnoi: Bishnoi’s unique bowling action, where he releases the ball beyond perpendicular (to the left), often ends in wickets by either bowled or LBW (extra fantasy points!). Just two wickets away from 50 T20I wickets, if he gets an opportunity, he’ll be aiming for the milestone in Hyderabad.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib: Although Sakib was expensive in Delhi, his skiddy nature, ability to bowl high-pace and hit-the-deck hard makes him a potential threat.
Towhid Hridoy: Hridoy’s stocks have dropped massively after failing to impress in the first couple of matches, but then, Bangladesh’s batting unit has failed as a whole in both the games. He remains the team’s highest run-scorer in T20Is for 2024, making him an intriguing differential pick for the third and final match of the series.
Mustafizur Rahman (bowling first): Mustafizur remains Bangladesh’s primary death bowler. His ability to pick up cheap wickets in the final overs enhances his fantasy value. Not to mention, he enjoys bowling in Hyderabad, where he’s taken 10 wickets at an economy rate of 6.83, making him an excellent pick if Bangladesh bowls first.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: India’s right-hand heavy lineup (and their left-handers being good hitters of off-spin) pretty much eliminates his threat as a bowler, but the slightly large boundaries in Hyderabad could play to his advantage. His potential to impact the game with both bat and ball makes him worth considering at least.