Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who are regulars across formats, have been rested for IND vs BAN T20I series as part of BCCI's workload management strategy. This decision comes in anticipation of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, which follows the T20 series.

Even Yashasvi Jasiwal hasn't been considered for India squad for T20I series. This has created an opportunity for rising talent Abhishek Sharma and experienced T20 star Sanju Samson to step in as opening batters. Mayank Yadav may also debut in IND vs BAN 1st T20I match.

IND vs BAN T20I series also marks return of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who last featured in T20 series against Sri Lanka.

India and Bangladesh have clashed in 13 T20I matches so far, with India defeated Bangla Tigers in 12 of them. Last time India and Bangladesh played a T20I series was back in 2019, in India. In this series, India defeated Bangladesh 2-1. Furthermore, India has won their last five T20 matches against Bangladesh.

The weather forecast for IND vs BAN 1st T20I match in Gwalior on Sunday indicates clear conditions with no chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to range from 34 to 24 degrees Celsius, with humidity around 80%.