India vs Bangladesh Test Series: Key Battles and Historical Records

India vs Bangladesh Test Series

India vs Bangladesh Test Series: India will host Bangladesh in a much-anticipated Test series, where the Indian team, typically dominant at home, faces a Bangladesh side brimming with confidence after a stunning Test series win against Pakistan. With matches slated for Chennai and Kanpur, the two-match series promises intense battles between experienced players from both teams. Below, we analyze key matchups and present a record of India vs Bangladesh Test encounters.

India vs Bangladesh Test Series

Key Battles to Watch:

  1. Virat Kohli to face Bangladesh Spinners
    Virat Kohli, looking to cement his legacy as one of the best contemporary Test batsmen, faces a stern challenge against Bangladesh’s spin duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Though Kohli has been dominant in limited-overs cricket, spin has occasionally troubled him in Tests, making this battle crucial for his form and India’s middle order.
  2. Mushfiqur Rahim to face Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja
    Bangladesh’s veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has shown excellent temperament against India, averaging over 55 in Test matches played in India. His ability to play spin and keep Bangladesh’s innings together will be tested by India’s world-class spin duo, Ashwin and Jadeja, especially on turning tracks.
  3. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will face Nahid Rana
    Bangladesh’s fast bowler Nahid Rana, known for his pace and bounce, will be a threat on surfaces that assist seamers. Rohit Sharma and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will face a stern test against Rana, who regularly clocks speeds around 145-150 kph.
  4. Jasprit Bumrah battles Shadman Islam
    Jasprit Bumrah, who is back from an injury will lead India’s pace attack. Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam, known for his patience at the crease, will have his work cut out for him. Bumrah’s ability to generate movement and his unpredictability in deliveries will make him a formidable challenge for the Bangladesh opener.

Bangladesh’s Threatening Trio

  1. Nahid Rana
    Rana’s ability to generate pace and bounce was crucial in Bangladesh’s victory over Pakistan. His five-wicket haul, including the prized wicket of Babar Azam, has made him a key bowler to watch against India’s strong batting lineup.
  2. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
    Mehidy is Bangladesh’s rising all-round star, contributing with both bat and ball. His recent form including 10 wickets and crucial runs against Pakistan indicates that he will be pivotal in Bangladesh’s challenge to India’s home dominance.
  3. Mushfiqur Rahim
    Rahim’s consistency in Test cricket makes him one of Bangladesh’s biggest hopes. His ability to rotate the strike against spinners and dominate long innings could frustrate India’s bowlers, making him a player to watch.

India vs Bangladesh Test Record (as of September 2024)

Matches PlayedIndia WinsBangladesh WinsDraws
131102

India vs Bangladesh Test series schedule:

MatchDateVenueTime (IST)
1st TestSeptember 25-29, 2024Chennai9:30 AM
2nd TestOctober 6-10, 2024Kanpur9:30 AM

the squads for India and Bangladesh for the 2024 Test series:

India SquadBangladesh Squad
Rohit Sharma (Captain)Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
Yashasvi JaiswalMahmudul Hasan Joy
Shubman GillZakir Hasan
Virat KohliShadman Islam
KL RahulMominul Haque
Sarfaraz KhanMushfiqur Rahim
Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)Shakib Al Hasan
Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)Litton Das
Ravichandran AshwinMehidy Hasan Miraz
Ravindra JadejaTaijul Islam
Axar PatelNayeem Hasan
Kuldeep YadavNahid Rana
Mohammed SirajHasan Mahmud
Akash DeepTaskin Ahmed
Jasprit BumrahSyed Khaled Ahmed
Yash DayalJaker Ali Anik (Wicketkeeper)

This series is critical as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 cycle.

India SquadBangladesh Squad
Rohit Sharma (Captain)Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
Yashasvi JaiswalShadman Islam
Virat KohliMushfiqur Rahim
Cheteshwar PujaraLiton Das
Shubman GillShakib Al Hasan
Ajinkya RahaneMehidy Hasan Miraz
Ravindra JadejaMominul Haque
Ravichandran AshwinTaijul Islam
Mohammed SirajEbadot Hossain
Jasprit BumrahNahid Rana
Shardul ThakurTaskin Ahmed
Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)Nurul Hasan (Wicketkeeper)
Umesh YadavHasan Mahmud
Axar PatelMahmudul Hasan Joy

Despite Bangladesh’s lack of wins in their Test encounters against India, this series holds the potential to be far more competitive with Bangladesh coming off a major Test series victory and boasting a balanced team.

India remains the favorite in this series but Bangladesh’s improved lineup and recent performances suggest that this will not be a one-sided affair. Key battles between star players, particularly in spin and pace matchups will shape the series. Bangladesh’s growing confidence and skilled players could push India harder than in past encounters.

India aiming to continue their home dominance and Bangladesh looking to make history.

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