India’s Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: India have already clinched the three-match series 2-0 and the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is expected to make big changes for the third T20I encounter against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday. India went with a young side for the series and some of their performances will be extremely good news for the team management. Nitish Kumar Reddy emerged as the star performer in the second T20I encounter with both bat and ball while Mayank Yadav proved his mettle as his express pace earned him a spot as a reserve bowler for New Zealand Tests. However, questions still remain over Sanju Samson after he failed to score big once again.

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are expected to open the batting once again for India in the third T20I encounter. Abhishek has shown flashes of good form but the major onus will be on Sanju to find his form. A good show in the third T20I can be a huge boost for a player who has not fared that well till now/

Suryakumar will be leading the side with Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy in the middle order. The young batting core will be raring to go and make their case for future selections.

Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar are expected to play as the all-rounders. Hardik has been quite impressive and his prowess with the ball will be a major boost for the Indian cricket team.

When it comes to the bowling department, Harshit Rana is expected to make his debut with Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh making up the playing XI. Mayank Yadav is all set to be rested for the final match.

India’s Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

India are set to take on Australia in their final group game at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on October 13. Australia are all but through to the semi-finals but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has its fate hanging on its own hands. Apart from these two teams, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan form the Group A. The top two sides will make it to the knockouts. Sri Lanka are already eliminated from the tournament after losing their first three matches but the rest four teams are still in contention for two semi-final spots from the group.

Here is how India can make it to the semi-finals –

Scnenario 1: India beat Australia by a huge margin

India need to beat Australia by such a massive margin in the game that their Net Run Rate goes past that of the six-time champions. Such a case will confirm India of a semi-final entry with 6 points.

Scnenario 2: India beat Australia by a small margin

If India beat Australia but fail to surpass their NRR, they would need New Zealand to either lose one of their matches. If New Zealand win both their games, India would need both of New Zealand’s victories to come by such small margins that the White Ferns’ NRR remains less than that of Harmanpreet Kaur and co.

Scnenario 3: India vs Australia gets abandoned

In this case, India will reach to 5 points while Australia will make it to the semi-finals with 7 points to their credit. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side would then want New Zealand to lose one of its remaining two matches. If the White Ferns win a game and their other match gets abandoned, India’s NRR needs to be more than that of New Zealand to enter the semi-finals.

Scenario 4: India lose to Australia

If India lose to Australia, the latter team will advance to the semi-finals. In this case, the Harmanpreet-led side would want New Zealand to lose to Sri Lanka by a huge margin, and then beat Pakistan by a small gap. Such a case will see India advance to the semi-final on the basis of a better NRR than New Zealand’s.