In only his second T20I, Nitish delivered a performance to remember with an explosive knock of 74 and two wickets to go with it, helping India secure a massive 86-run win over Bangladesh
In only his second T20I, Nitish scored a brilliant 74 in just 34 balls, with four boundaries and seven sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 217.65.
After being reduced to 41/3, Rinku and Nitish put up a 108-run partnership and Hardik Pandya delivered a fine cameo to push India to a massive total. India needs to defend 222 runs to win the series 2-0.
In the post-match presentation after India's dominance, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto shared his thoughts on the team's performance against India. He highlighted the standout contributions from the bowlers, particularly Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana.
The Indian spearhead was the highest wicket-taker in the second innings of the ongoing first Test between India and Bangladesh at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He took 4/50 in 11 overs, with an economy rate of 4.50. He got the wickets of Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmu
Magnificent bowling performance by India bowlers restricted the Bangladesh side to 112 runs for the loss of eight wickets at the stroke of Tea at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.
Indian seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep destroy Bangladesh top-order at the stroke of Lunch on the second day of the first Test on Thursday being played at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
The Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Chennai on Sunday. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was accompanied by fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, wicketkeeper Litton Das, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, along with other teammates and support staff.
Bangladesh have named a 16-member squad in the ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan later this month. The squad will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. .