India have been in commanding form throughout the first two games of their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, and with just one match left, the prospect of a clean sweep appears imminent. The young Indian side has outclassed Bangladesh in all departments, leaving the visitors looking out of sorts. If India maintains this momentum, a 3-0 whitewash seems highly likely, while Bangladesh will need a dramatic turnaround to salvage any pride in the final game.

The opening T20I set the tone for India’s dominance as they secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory. Bangladesh, after being asked to bat first, struggled to build momentum and managed a below-par total of 127. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy were the stars with the ball, each taking three wickets to restrict the Tigers. In response, India’s batters made light work of the chase. Hardik Pandya led from the front with a swashbuckling 39 off just 16 balls, showing his full range of aggressive stroke play. With contributions from others, India raced to the target in just 11.5 overs, securing a win with plenty of overs to spare.

In the second T20I, held in Delhi, Bangladesh managed to put India under early pressure. India found themselves in trouble at 41/3 after losing Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Suryakumar Yadav cheaply. However, the young talents Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh stepped up with a match-defining partnership. Nitish, who was playing only his second international match, played an outstanding knock of 74 from 34 balls, hitting some stunning shots all around the park. Rinku Singh complemented him perfectly, scoring a brisk 53 off 29 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. Together, they took India to an imposing total of 221, with Hardik Pandya finishing the innings on a strong note.

India’s bowling unit was once again in control, as Bangladesh never looked like chasing the target. Nitish Reddy and Varun Chakaravarthy both picked up two wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Mayank Yadav, and Washington Sundar chipped in with one wicket apiece. Bangladesh could only muster 135/9 in their 20 overs, giving India a comfortable 86-run victory and sealing the series.

With just one match remaining, India will be eager to complete the whitewash and carry this winning momentum into their upcoming challenges. After this series, India face a busy schedule, with three Tests against New Zealand in October, followed by four T20Is against South Africa, before heading to Australia for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian team looks ready to wrap up the T20I series on a high note and continue their fine form.