Team India is set to face Bangladesh in their only warm-up game ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The match is scheduled for Saturday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
This will be India’s first appearance at this venue, where they will also play three of their four group-stage matches in the tournament.
Recent Form and Preparations
India’s last T20 international was against Afghanistan in January 2024. Since then, Indian players have been actively participating in IPL 2024, which served as a significant preparatory ground ahead of the World Cup.
Despite the break from international T20 matches, the players are expected to be in good form due to their IPL campaigns.
On the other hand, Bangladesh recently faced a setback in a bilateral series against the USA, losing 2-1.
The Bangladeshi team will be looking to regain confidence and form before their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on June 8.
When and Where to Watch
Date and Time:
The India vs Bangladesh warm-up match will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM IST.
Venue:
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
TV Broadcast:
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming:
Fans can watch the live streaming of the match on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
India’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
Bangladesh’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Players: 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
Travelling Reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud
Importance of the Warm-Up Match
This warm-up match is crucial for both teams as they aim to finalize their playing combinations and adapt to the pitch conditions.
For India, this game will be an essential opportunity for Captain Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Rahul Dravid to assess their team’s readiness and the pitch conditions ahead of their first group-stage match against Ireland on June 5.
Bangladesh will look to use this match to bounce back from their recent defeats and gain momentum before their World Cup campaign kicks off against Sri Lanka.
Summary
The India vs Bangladesh warm-up match promises to be an exciting encounter, providing both teams with a chance to fine-tune their strategies and get into the groove before the T20 World Cup begins.
Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar as the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The Information is Collected from Sportstar and ESPNcricinfo.
