IND Vs BAN, 1st T20I: 'Yadav Express' Makes His Debut Alongside SRH All-Rounder

Mayank, Nitish Handed T20I Debuts: The IPL 2024 stars are set to make their mark as India announce their playing XI for 1st T20I vs Bangladesh. Read below for more.

Mayank Yadav (L) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (R) are set to make their debut against Bangladesh tonight

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Mayank, Nitish Handed T20I Debuts: India have announced their playing XI for the first T20I against Bangladesh, as the T20 World champions are set to play their first home T20I since the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan back in January 2024. The side will feature two debutants in the form of Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as the IPL 2024 stars will be looking to leave a mark in their first outing in a national shirt.

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Congratulations to Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy! 🧢

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"We would like to bowl first. Looks little humid, I don't think there will be changes in the conditions. Great to be back in India. Lot of talent involved in the group, guys are keen to learn. Looks beautiful, crowd looks great. Excited to play here. Looks a good pitch, we are excited to play. Guys who have been doing well, deserve an opportunity. Guys missing out, are Tilak, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh, and Harshit Rana," said Suryakumar Yadav, India Captain, after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. 

Mayank Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy Play Impactful Role In India's Dominating Win

Mayank Yadav's debut was nothing short of spectacle, as his first six balls spelled danger for Towhid Hridoy who stood out there in the middle of the pitch clueless, as the 22-year-old managed to bowl his first-ever over in an India shirt as maiden. He later chipped in a wicket and leaked only 21 runs in his 4 overs, as India restricted Bangladesh for 127.

READ HERE | IND Vs BAN, 1st T20I: LSG's 'Yadav Express' Bowls First Over Maiden On Debut; Follows It Up With Wicket In Next Over | WATCH

Nitish Kumar Reddy also got to play a handful role in India's quick chase against Bangladesh, as he recorded his first T20I six of his career in his unbeaten knock of 16 off 15 balls, as India won the match by 7 wickets.