India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score 2nd T20I: Samson, Abhishek open for IND

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav's India were put first by Najmul Hossain Shanto

Like the T20I series played since the 2024 T20 World Cup, this Indian team is missing most of its regular stars as it is in the middle of the team's Test season. This meant that the team management fielded a number of young players in the first T20I, including debutants Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mayank Yadav, and all of them contributed in some way. A few young players remained on the bench but it is unlikely that the team will be changed in any way for this game.

This means fans in Delhi will get a glimpse of the Express Mayank, who lived up to the hype and started his international career as a virgin. Mayank had figures of 1/21 in his four overs. The only reason for his absence would be if he is not deemed fit enough for that game.

Another aspect that is in focus is the opening partnership of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. The latter managed to score 16 runs in seven balls but the opening stand was disrupted when Abishek was run out in the second over due to a terrible mix-up. Samson scored 29 in 19 balls before falling in the eighth over. With Rohit Sharma retiring from the format, India will be looking to expand their options at the top of the T20Is and will be keeping a close eye on the performance of these two. Furthermore, any of these batsmen could also be considered as replacements at third as Virat Kohli is also retiring.