The first Test match of the Bangladesh tour of India 2024 will see India (IND) square off against Bangladesh (BAN) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, September 19. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
India are currently leading the World Test Championship points table, while Bangladesh are placed in fourth position. India played their last Test series against England back in March 2024 which they won 4-1. Bangladesh, on the other hand, recently won a Test series against Pakistan 2-0.
These two teams have locked horns in a total of 13 head-to-head Test matches. India have won 11 matches, while the other two matches ended in a draw.
IND vs BAN Match Details
The first test match of the Bangladesh tour of India 2024 will be played on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The game is set to take place at 9:30 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND vs BAN, 1st Test Match
Date and Time: September 19, 2024, 9:30 AM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is good for spinners. Batters, who are technically sound, will be able to score well, while hard hitters might not be able to read the turn at this pitch. The last Test match played here was played back in 2021 between England and India, where a total of 913 runs were scored at a loss of 40 wickets.
IND vs BAN Form Guide
IND - L W W W W
BAN - L L L W W
IND vs BAN Probable Playing XI
IND Playing XI
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Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
BAN Playing XI
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Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim , Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, and Nahid Rana.
IND vs BAN Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is making a comeback in test format after the tragic accident. He played a beautiful knock of 93 runs in the last head-to-head match. KL Rahul is another good wicketkeeper option for today's match as he will play the anchor role in the middle order.
Batters
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Both batters have a lot of experience and are expected to use the same at today's turning pitch. Mushfiqur Rahim and Yashasvi Jaiswal are other good batter picks for today's match.
All-rounders
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are the best all-rounders for the Dream11 team. Spinners are expected to control the game at this pitch.
Ravichandran Ashwin has superb head-to-head and venue records which also makes him the top captaincy option. Shakib Al Hasan is another good all-rounder for today's match. He will bat in the top order and has a good record against some Indian batters.
Bowlers
Kuldeep Yadav
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to trouble Bangladesh batters with his left arm chinaman bowling. Spinners should be preferred at this pitch over pacers, so Taijul Islam is another good bowler option for today's match.
IND vs BAN match captain and vice-captain choices
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is the most crucial pick from India as the pitch is expected to support spinners. He can also smash some crucial runs for his team. He was the man of the match in India’s last venue match as he took eight wickets and smashed 106 runs.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli will be playing a test match after a long break, so he will be hungry to score runs. He has superb head-to-head and venue records. He can play another beautiful innings against Bangladesh’s less experienced spinners.
5 Must-Picks for IND vs BAN, 1st Test Match
Virat Kohli
Ravindra Jadeja
Shakib Al Hasan
Ravichandran Ashwin
Kuldeep Yadav
India vs Bangladesh Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making spinning all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
India vs Bangladesh Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeepers: R Pant, KL Rahul
Batters: V Kohli, R Sharma, M Rahim, Y Jaiswal
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, M Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: K Yadav
India vs Bangladesh Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: R Pant, L Das
Batters: V Kohli, R Sharma, N Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, M Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: K Yadav, J Bumrah
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