In the first Test match of the two-match series, India will take on Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai tomorrow, i.e., September 19 at 9:30 AM IST.
It is time for a lengthy Test season for India, as they will now play 10 Test matches in the next three and a half months, commencing with Bangladesh’s visit for a two-match series.
The Rohit Sharma-led team will be seeking to close the gaps ahead of the crucial five-match Australia series, but the person in charge has made it clear that they do not view the Bangladesh series as a practice match and will instead be aiming to win while maintaining an eye on the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are expected to rejoin the playing XI. Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, who performed admirably for the team in the series against England, are anticipated to be replaced by the pair. The management may continue to have trust in the seasoned players.
Following their stunning victory against Pakistan in the two-match Test series, the Najmul Shanto-led squad has acknowledged that they can defeat India away from home. Particularly, Bangladesh has never prevailed against India in red-ball cricket; nevertheless, this time around, their team has strong depth and experience, which might cause problems for the Indians. For the away team, players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Shakib Al Hasan will be crucial, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz‘s form will also be important.
Head-to-Head:
Both teams have played 13 matches against each other, with India winning 11 of them, while two being drawn out. Bangladesh won none.
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