IND vs BAN 1st Test Dream11 Prediction: After a rare break of over a month, the Indian cricket team will be back in action to kick off their home season with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
India have been the most dominant force at home in Test cricket for over a decade, having won all their home Test series since 2013. But they can’t take Bangladesh lightly, as Najmul Hossain Shanto’s team is coming off a historic maiden Test series win over Pakistan, that too in Rawalpindi.
The two Tests, which are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, will be played in Chennai and Kanpur before the two teams meet in a three-match T20I series.
Although India are expected to whitewash Bangladesh, the visitors could pose a threat to the hosts with their spinners.
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test team news:
Apart from Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from ankle surgery, India had all their players fit and available for selection. The big news is that Rishabh Pant is back in the Test squad for the first time since his car accident in December 2022. He is expected to get in the XI straightaway.
KL Rahul, who missed the last four Tests against England, has been confirmed to play in the XI by captain Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli, who missed the entire Test series against Ben Stokes’ team, is back in the squad too. Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are likely to make way in the XI.
For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam has been ruled out of the series due to a groin injury. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jaker Ali has received his maiden Test call-up.
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Date and time:
- Date: September 19, Thursday
- Time: 09:30 AM IST / 04:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM BST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IND vs BAN 1st Test probable XIs:
India probable XI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Bangladesh predicted XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed.
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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test pitch and weather report:
The pitch in Chennai for the first Test is of red soil, which means it will have decent carry and bounce for the pacers. But expect it to be significantly helpful for the spinners, which is its true nature. The hot temperature in Chennai will further dry the surface and open up the cracks. Spinners are going to be crucial.
The weather is clear in Chennai for this Test match.
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Dream11 Captaincy Prediction:
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is a great Dream11 captaincy choice for this match. At the Chepauk, he averages 33 with the bat and 19 with the ball. In two Tests here, he has taken 15 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul.
IND vs BAN 1st Test Dream11 Prediction 3 players to watch out for:
The 3 players to watch out for in the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test are Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
India vs Bangladesh Prediction: Who will win today’s 1st Test match?
For the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Prediction, we predict that India will beat Bangladesh in Chennai.
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