On Thursday, a two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to kick off in Chennai. Prior to the first game, Indian team led by Rohit Sharma has been putting a lot of effort. Besides, significant players such as Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin have trained on tackling Bangladeshi spinners at Chepauk Stadium.
In order for them to face adaptation issues both with seamers as well as spinners, their preparation has included bouncing wickets. Given that the surface in Chennai is more favorable for spin bowlers than fast bowlers; it’s expected that two fast-bowlers and three spin bowlers would play for India during this match.
This will include Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin among who will spearhead this country’s spin attack while Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah handle responsibilities for pace bowling department.
Bangladesh comes into the series with more confidence following a triumphant tour of Pakistan. On home soil, though, they’ll have to contend with a formidable Indian side where spin is predicted to rule.
Both teams will need to win this series to improve their positions in the World Test Championship. India are the favorites because to their home advantage and talented team, but Bangladesh’s recent victories could make for a close match.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date and Time: Sep 19, Thu – Sep 23, Mon
IND vs BAN head-to-head record:
India and Bangladesh have played 13 Test matches, 11 of which India has won and the other two draw.
| Matches Played | India Won | Bangladesh Won | No Results/Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
India vs. Bangladesh Pitch Report:
The pitches of the MA Chidambaram Stadium have been renowned to be spin-friendly, with black soil. However, according to the Indian Express, a red soil wicket may be chosen in the first Test because Bangladesh is used to playing on slower black soil pitches at home.
India vs Bangladesh: Predicted Playing XI
Predicted India XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Predicted Bangladesh XI: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
India vs Bangladesh : Fantasy Teams Selection
IND vs BAN Small League:
1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Zakir Hasan
3. Shubman Gill
4. Najmul Hossain Shanto
5. Virat Kohli
6. Mushfiqur Rahim (WK)
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Shakib Al Hasan
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Taskin Ahmed
11. Jasprit Bumrah
IND vs BAN Big League:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Shadman Islam
3. KL Rahul
4. Mominul Haque
5. Rishabh Pant (WK)
6. Litton Das(C)
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
9. Mohammed Siraj
10. Mustafizur Rahman
11. Nahid Rana
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