The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh is all set to captivate cricket enthusiasts, with the first match scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 19, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Bangladesh aiming for their first win against India

Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh will be striving for their maiden victory against India in the longest format. Historically, Bangladesh have struggled in this matchup, having played 13 Tests against India without a win. Out of these encounters, they have faced 11 defeats, with only two matches ending in draws. This series will present a golden opportunity for the Bangladeshi side to turn the tables as they are coming into the series riding high on confidence following a successful tour of Pakistan.

India’s dominance in Test cricket

India, led by the experienced Rohit Sharma, will enter the series as one of the strongest teams in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. With a deep batting lineup, world-class spinners, and a pace attack that can exploit any conditions, India is undoubtedly a daunting opponent. Rohit Sharma‘s side has been in exceptional form, consistently delivering top-notch performances both at home and abroad. As they prepare to face Bangladesh, India will look to continue their dominant run in Test cricket and further solidify their top position in the WTC standings.

Bangladesh tour of India 2024, 1st Test:

Date and Time: September 19; 04:00 am GMT | 09:30 am IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

Chepauk Stadium is famed for its traditionally flat pitches, which develop into a spinner’s paradise as matches wear on. The surface’s gradual deterioration offers significant assistance to slower bowlers, enabling spinners to make the most of the conditions. This often leads to crucial breakthroughs, allowing them to dismantle batting lineups and maintain tight control over the game’s flow, especially in the later stages of the match.

IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Mushfiqur Rahim, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Shakib Al Hasan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Hasan Mahmud

IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Ravindra Jadeja (vc)
Choice 2: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rohit Sharma (vc)

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IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana

IND vs BAN Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 19, 4:00 am GMT):

IND vs BAN (Image Source: Screenshot Dream11)

Squads:

India (For 1st Test): Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik

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