The Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior is set to host its inaugural international match on October 6, as India take on Bangladesh in the first T20I. The weather forecast for the day promises clear skies with no threat of rain or thunderstorms.

Before the T20I series between the two subcontinental neighbours gets underway, we take a look at India and Bangladesh’s possible team combinations, head-to-head record and more.

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the India vs Bangladesh T20I series 2024, to be played between IND vs BAN in Gwalior.

Here's a look at the Playing XI predictions, head-to-head stats, venue records, pitch, and weather updates ahead of the IND vs BAN 1st T20I

Suryakumar Yadav said that the pitch in Gwalior is ideal for T20 cricket. Suryakumar will lead India when the Men in Blue step out for their series opener against Bangladesh on Sunday, October 6.

Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the T20I series against Bangladesh owing to back injury. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma has be called as Dube's replacement.

The three-match T20 International series between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to start on Sunday (October 6), with IND vs BAN 1st T20I taking place at Madhav Rao Scindia Stadium in Gwalior. Hosts India will look to continue their winning momentum after achieving a 2-0 clean sweep in the recent two-match IND vs BAN Test series.

After India registered a commanding 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in the Test series, the spotlight now shifts to the T20Is, with the three-match series beginning this Sunday. The absence of several regular T20I players will provide fringe players a golden opportunity to make their mark,