Suryakumar Yadav is on the verge of equalling the record of Virat Kohli in the second T20I against Bangladesh. India thrashed Bangladesh in the 1st T20I in Gwalior to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

The skipper seemed excited about the long-term prospects of having the country's fastest bowler Mayank Yadav fast-tracked into the international arena and another seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy being inducted into the roster.

Abhishek Sharma, who made his T20I debut for India back in July 2024, showed his prowess with 125 runs from four innings that also included a ton. Abhishek, who had to move down the order to accomodate Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top,

In response, the world champions lived up to their reputation, securing victory with 49 balls remaining. Hardik Pandya spearheaded the assault, smashing an unbeaten 39 off just 16 deliveries, featuring five fours and two sixes.

The Indian cricket team continues its terrific form in the T20I format. It defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series on Sunday.

Team India's T20I Skipper Suryakumar Yadav emphasized on the 'X' factor of the young pacer Mayank Yadav ahead of his much-awaited debut game against Bangladesh. Find out what all he had to say, only on Crictracker.

For sure Mayank would like to bowl his full quota of overs, unleashing his 150km­ph-plus thunderbolts in each of the three games and remain fit throughout the series

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is close to equalling Virat Kohli's record to become the second-fastest player to score 2500 T20I runs. With 2461 runs in 72 matches, he needs 39 more runs in the second T20I against Bangladesh.

Since making his T20I debut for India in March 2021 against England, 34-year-old Suryakumar Yadav has scored 2461 runs in 72 matches played so far.