India is set to take on Bangladesh [IND v BAN] in a two-match Test series, starting from September 19, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, has been preparing intensively with training sessions focusing on tackling Bangladesh’s spin attack. The team has been practicing on pitches that offer bounce, preparing for both pace and spin challenges.
The Indian team is expected to play three spinners and two pacers, given the Chennai pitch’s spin-friendly nature. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to lead the spin attack, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will handle the pace duties.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, enters the series after a successful tour of Pakistan, giving them a boost. However, they will face a strong Indian team, especially in home conditions where spin is expected to dominate. The IND v BAN series will be crucial for both teams as they look to strengthen their standings in the World Test Championship.
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The Indian team has a strong record against Bangladesh in Test cricket, having won 11 out of 13 matches.
India’s predicted XI for the first Test includes:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Bangladesh’s predicted XI includes:
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, and Nahid Rana.
The first Test match between India and Bangladesh [IND v BAN] will be played from September 19-23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST. The match can be watched live on the Sports18 channel, while the live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app.
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India is expected to dominate the spin-friendly conditions in Chennai and win the series against Bangladesh. The Indian team has a strong record against Bangladesh [IND v BAN] and is likely to maintain their winning streak. The series will be an important one for both teams as they look to strengthen their standings in the World Test Championship.
