Bangladesh-India third T20I today

Sports Reporter :

Bangladesh will take on India in the third and last Twenty20 International (T20I) match today at Rajib Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will start at 7:30pm (Bangladesh Standard Time). Private satellite sports channel T Sports and private satellite channel GTV will telecast the match live. Captain of Bangladesh Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead his side, while Captain of India Suryakumar Yadav will lead his side.
India have already clinched the T20I series 2-0.
The home side defeated the touring side by seven wickets in the first T20I at Gwalior on October 6.
India eased past Bangladesh by 86 runs in the second T20I match at Delhi on October 9. Assistant Coach of Bangladesh National Cricket team Nic Pothas spoke at a press conference at Hyderabad on Thursday.
When asked about Bangladesh’s six-hitting capabilities compared to India’s in the T20 format, Pothas frequently emphasised the need to learn from their opponents. He pointed to the physical differences between the players, saying, “It’s a tough comparison. If one player weighs 95-100 kg and another is 65 kg, naturally the heavier player will hit the ball further. Of course, timing and technique are important, and we are constantly working on those aspects.”
Pothas went on to explain how the Indian Premier League (IPL) plays a significant role in shaping India’s T20 success, saying, “You also have to look at the IPL. It’s the best competition in the world, with top-quality players. The IPL prepares players for the international stage. Comparing India’s six-hitting with ours is like comparing how many sixes the West Indies hit compared to us. They have much stronger players. We are working on our strength and conditioning, but you can’t fight genetics.”
Pothas was then questioned about Bangladesh’s failure to post competitive scores in the first two T20s, both of which saw them struggle to reach even 150 runs. He acknowledged India’s strength, stating, “We are playing against a formidable side on their home turf. You’re right, the difference between the two teams is clear. For instance, Emon (Parvez Hossain), who has played only two matches, is in the top order. Yes, we do have experienced players, but the gap is there.”
Despite pointing to external factors, Pothas admitted Bangladesh’s shortcomings in the series, saying, “We didn’t bat to our potential. We should have scored 170-180 runs. India may have reached 220, but that’s down to our bowling. I accept that. We needed more runs on a brilliant wicket. India bowled extremely well, but we also missed several opportunities throughout the match.”