As the series progresses, the second test which kicks off on Friday in Kanpur will put India on the lookout for winning the series. So far in the two-match series, the score line reads 1-0 in favor of the hosts.
In the first match of the series, India prevailed easily and won in Chennai by a whopping margin of 280 runs. The victory was made possible by the blistering performance of Ravichandran Ashwin as well as the leadership of Captain Rohit Sharma. Batting first in the innings, Ashwin took the astonishing all-round approach and scored 113 runs off 133 balls.
Ashwin was declared Player of the Match after taking six wickets in the second innings. The tone for India’s victory was set by his amazing performance. India hopes to repeat their feat and win the series 2-0 when the action moves to Kanpur. The hosts are ready to put on another outstanding performance against Bangladesh since they have momentum on their side.
Every game in the series matters a lot, and it will be crucial for both teams. While Bangladesh seeks to upset the hosts and advance their own title hopes, India hopes to maintain their position with a great performance. A fierce competition between two driven teams is about to begin.
IND vs BAN head-to-head record:
India and Bangladesh have battled in 14 Test matches, out of which, India have won 12 matches, and the remaining two matches have been drawn.
Who will win the match?
In terms of Test matches played against India, Bangladesh has suffered badly; of the 14 games played, 2 were won by Bangladesh, while India has won 12. Looking at the statistics, we cannot write off Bangladesh, even though India is going to glide through this series with ease after a convincing 2-0 win in Pakistan.
The presence of experienced players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin gives the Indian team also a reasonable outlay of strength. In contrast, Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mushfiqur Rahim are some of the names who might represent Bangladesh.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date and Time: Sep 27, Thu – Sep 31, Fri
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Jiocinema and website.
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