IND vs BAN: Will rain play spoilsport as India eye clean sweep in Hyderabad?

India vs Bangladesh: India are eyeing a clean sweep against Bangladesh in the 3rd and final match of the T20I series. However, the play could be heavily marred by rainfall in Hyderabad.

In Short

• India are playing Bangladesh in Hyderabad
• India already have a unassailable 2-0 lead in the series
• Rain could mar play in Hyderabad on Saturday

India are set to take on Bangladesh in the third and final T20I match of the series. The game is set to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and will give India a chance to cleansweep Najmul Shanto's side on Saturday, October 12.

The stadium was under covers on Friday evening due to thundershowers in the city, and it is likely to play a part on Saturday's clash as well. According to Accuweather, rain is expected to lash out in Hyderabad on Saturday morning, with at least 2 hours of heavy showers expected in the city.

However, the predictions for the match hours is much better. The weather is likely to be clear in the evening. However, it remains to be seen how the stadium deals with the early morning rain and if it has an impact on the outfield.

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India are expected to play Harshit Rana for the final T20I match. The fast bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders has not played yet in the series but might slot into the line-up in place of Mayank Yadav, who has been given two matches.

This match will also be a homecoming for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who not only lives in Hyderabad but also plays for SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.

India has been fantastic with both bat and ball in the last two matches and has not given an inch to the Bangladesh players. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate spoke about the aggressive approach of the side and said that playing in the IPL has helped the Indian players learn a lot about international cricket.

“The way we bowl has made it difficult for Bangladesh to hit sixers. The guys have all played enough IPL and we have used that opportunity to learn by hitting sixers and learned how to limit,” the Dutchman said.