India will take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, September 19. The second match will take place at the historic Green Park Stadium. It is located in the industrial town of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh from September 27. Bangladesh came into this series on the back of a historic series win over Pakistan in Pakistan. India’s batters will have a gala time against the Bangladeshi bowlers, who will be pumped up after winning their series in the subcontinent.
India won’t take Bangladesh lightly. They will do everything they can to ensure that the latter do not get the advantages they had while playing against Pakistan. The Indian team’s video analysts will also be on the lookout to ensure they study the footage of the Bangladeshi players deeply. Bangladesh will thrive upon thee youth in their ranks mixed with experienced players.
Led by Rohit Sharma, India will have an advantage over the Bangladeshis in the first Test in Chennai. The turning track in Chennai is bound to help both teams since they are well-equipped with spinners. India, however, have the redoubtable Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in their ranks. This makes them look a bit stronger than their opponents, who will have to rely upon the services of Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Predicted Squads
IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
BAN: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam.
Key Players
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND): Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the biggest players to watch out for among both teams in this game. The Mumbai batter can take the game away from the Bangladeshi bowlers in a matter of overs. He can make them pay for their mistakes in their judgement of lines and lengths.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN): All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was one of the shining lights for Bangladesh in their recent Test series against Pakistan. He would obviously like to continue in the same manner. He can contribute well with both bat and ball in hand, making him such a dangerous proposition.
Match Prediction
India are the downright favourites to win in Chennai despite Bangladesh coming here in good form. Bangladesh could do what Pakistan did largely due to the latter’s incapability to fix mistakes. India are not expected to repeat those mistakes. Instead, the Men in Blue must capitalize on their advantages.
