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India and Bangladesh face off in the opening Test of the two-match series at Chepauk, with both teams aiming to make a strong start.
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India, returning to Test cricket after a successful T20 World Cup campaign, will be eager to dominate this series. Their batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah, has been effective.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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Bangladesh, coming off a historic series win over Pakistan, will be aiming to continue their momentum. Their batting lineup, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, has been effective.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Key Players
- India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah
- Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
India Test Stats and History
Total Match Played = 579
Won = 178
Lost = 178
Draw = 222
Tied = 1
Bangladesh Test Stats and History
Total Match Played = 144
Won = 21
Lost = 105
Draw = 18
India vs Bangladesh Head To Head Stats
Total Match Played = 13
India Won = 11
Bangladesh Won = 0
Draw = 2
Pitch and Conditions
The Chepauk pitch is expected to offer assistance to spinners, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with intermittent rain, which could affect the match.
Match Prediction
India, with their home advantage and strong squad, are favorites to win this match. However, Bangladesh will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: India Will Win
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