Published By: Sanchari Das

IND vs. BAN T20I: A Performance Rundown of India’s Top Names in 2024 So Far

As the series approaches, India's top batters are gearing up to take on Bangladesh with confidence and form

The much-awaited T20 series between India and Bangladesh is set to kick off in Gwalior on October 6, 2024. This series will showcase the top Indian batters who have performed strongly in various tournaments throughout the year. Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the team after taking over from Rohit Sharma, while key players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are missing from the squad. As fans gear up for the contest, let's take a look at the Indian batters who could make a huge impact.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, enters the Bangladesh series with high expectations. After successfully leading India to a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka earlier this year, Yadav is ready to leave his mark again. In 2024, he scored 92 runs in the Sri Lanka series with an astonishing strike rate of 195.74. His 360-degree batting style is well-known, having amassed 345 runs in IPL 2024 and 2432 runs overall in T20 internationals. Yadav's brilliant boundary-line catch in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa was a game-changing moment that sealed India's victory. SKY scored 199 runs with two fifties and a strike rate of 135.37.

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is a batter to watch out for in this series. Known for his aggressive approach, he scored 124 runs in just five T20Is for India. His memorable century against Zimbabwe and explosive IPL 2024 performance, where he scored 484 runs with a 204.21 strike rate, have turned heads. With the most sixes (42) in the IPL season, Sharma has become a dependable middle-order option. Bangladesh will be an excellent opportunity for the young batter to further showcase his skills, especially after smashing the fastest fifty in IPL 2024 for Sunrisers.

Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube's ability to clear the boundary at crucial times makes him a potential game-changer for India. He has scored 448 runs in 33 T20Is and showcased his powerful batting in IPL 2024 with 396 runs at a strike rate of 162.30. Dube's experience in tight matches, including his vital knock of 27 runs in the T20 World Cup final, makes him a trusted middle-order option. When India visited Zimbabwe, Dube only got the chance to bat in the last T20, where he impressed with a blistering 26 runs off 12 balls, boasting a strike rate of 216.66. Also at the beginning of this year, he scored 123 runs in three matches against Afghanistan.

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson is a player with plenty of potential, but inconsistency has been his Achilles heel. Despite his recent ducks in Sri Lanka, Samson's decisive innings of 106 in the Duleep Trophy was a reminder of his capabilities. His IPL 2024 campaign saw him score 531 runs with a strike rate of 153.47, highlighting his aggressive intent. Samson's T20I form has been shaky, but with Rishabh Pant missing from the squad, he has a chance to cement his spot. He scored 70 runs in three matches at the Zimbabwe tour.

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh has gained a reputation for finishing games under pressure and is eager to make a bigger mark in international cricket. Known for his IPL 2023 heroics, where he smashed five sixes in an over, Rinku has struggled for consistent playing time in 2024. In IPL 2024, he only managed 168 runs, but his strike rate of 148.67 remains impressive. In his 23 T20I games for India, he has accumulated 418 runs at a strike rate of 174.16. During the Afghanistan tour, Rinku scored 93 runs in 3 and followed it up with  60 runs in 5 matches matches against Zimbabwe..

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy has yet to make his T20I debut in India, but the 21-year-old is brimming with potential. A successful IPL 2024 campaign saw him score 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Though he missed the Zimbabwe series due to injury, Nitish is back and ready to make an impression. His powerful performances in the IPL, including a match-winning knock of 76 against Delhi, have solidified his reputation as a capable all-rounder.

Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is known for his calm demeanour under pressure and ability to perform with both bat and ball. At 22, Parag has already played six T20Is for India. He struggled to score big runs internationally, but his IPL 2024 performance was exceptional. In the Zimbabawe tour he scored 24 in 3 matches. Scoring 573 runs at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 150, Parag's breakthrough season has put him back in the reckoning. In the T20I series against Sri Lanka, his career-best bowling figures of 3/5 further showcased his all-rounder abilities, making him a versatile option for India in the Bangladesh series.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's journey in 2024 has seen its fair share of highs and lows. Despite a tough IPL season, Pandya bounced back with a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup, scoring 144 runs at a strike rate of 151.57 and taking 11 wickets. His ability to deliver under pressure, especially with the ball, was crucial in India's World Cup win. Though Pandya's form against Sri Lanka wasn't the best, with just 31 runs in two innings, his experience will be vital for India in the Bangladesh series.