IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: India’s cricket team is back in action as they face Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting Thursday. This series marks the beginning of a critical phase for Team India, with the Men in Blue set to play 10 Test matches over the next four months. This includes three home Tests against New Zealand, followed by a highly anticipated five-match series against Australia down under.
Some big names are returning to the Indian squad. KL Rahul, who missed out on the T20 World Cup squad, is back, while Rishabh Pant, who has excelled in the Test format, is also set to feature.
India is undoubtedly the favorite, given the home advantage. However, the visitors cannot be underestimated. Bangladesh defied the odds by sweeping Pakistan in a two-match Test series, a stunning achievement that will boost the team’s confidence heading into this series.
Match Info:
- Match: India vs Bangladesh First Test
- Date: September 19, 2024, Thursday
- Match Start Time: 09:30 AM (IST), September 19.
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
Also Read: India vs Bangladesh 1st test live streaming info
IND vs BAN Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Historically, the pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has favored slow bowlers and spinners due to its slow nature. This is likely to remain true in this game as well. The likes of Ashwin, Jadeja, Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are likely to dominate proceedings.
| Total Test Matches Played in Chennai | 36 |
| Batting first won | 13 |
| Batting second won | 10 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Average 1st innings score | 347 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 337 |
| Average 3rd innings score | 243 |
| Average 4th innings score | 154 |
Weather Report: Rain is not a threat as the conditions are likely to be hot and dry. Here’s the full weather forecast for the next five days.
| Day | Temperature | Rain (%) | Humidity |
| Thursday | 35°C | 20% | 62% |
| Friday | 36°C | 10% | 61% |
| Saturday | 36°C | 10% | 62% |
| Sunday | 34°C | 20% | 66% |
| Monday | 34°C | 20% | 66% |
IND vs BAN Head To Head Record
India’s record against Bangladesh is impeccable in Tests. Over the years, both teams have faced each other 13 times in Test matches with India winning 11 of those games, while two matches ended in draws. So Bangladesh are still searching for their maiden test win over Team India.
For the context, Bangladesh never won a test match against Pakistan before playing them in the recently concluded two-match test series. We know what happened as Bangladesh went to won win 2-0. Indian team will have to remain on their toes for the entire five days.
| Matches played (Tests Only) | 13 |
| India Wins | 11 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 00 |
| No Result | 02 |
IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
India
- Big guns such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be in action in this test match.
- Superstar bowler Jasprit Bumrah is also back in the Indian team set-up for the first time since starring in the 2024 T20I World Cup.
- Rishabh Pant is likely to play ahead of Dhruv Jurel.
Bangladesh
- The combination of Bangladesh’s playing xi is likely to be more or less the same from the team which featured against Pakistan.
TOP Picks For IND vs BAN Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: He is the all-time great. Virat Kohli is still going strong in all forms of the game. Against Bangladesh’ spinners, Kohli could be the key for the home team.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: On current form, Mehidy Hasan Miraz is perhaps the most dangerous player in Bangladesh’s team. He can bat and is a solid spinner with a knack for wickets.
- Rohit Sharma: India’s captain fantastic, Rohit Sharma is a pure match winner. He likes to be aggressive and never backs away from the challenge.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Just like Shakib, Jadeja is someone who can make a telling impact in any match. He is only six wickets away from reaching 300 test wickets.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Ravichandran Ashwin: India’s veteran all-rounder is certainly one of the best in test cricket. He has scored five hundreds and took 516 wickets in the longest form of the game.
- Shakib Al Hasan: With 4543 runs and 242 wickets in test matches, Shakib Al Hasan boast the stats few players can match. He will be a threat to India’s chances.
- Kuldeep Yadav: The 29-year-old has 53 wickets in only 22 innings in test matches. On slow pitch at this venue, Kuldeep can be a real threat.
- Jasprit Bumrah: In 69 innings, Bumrah has taken 159 wickets at a solid strike rate of 45.1. His new ball spell can change the direction of the game.
IND vs BAN Predicted Lineups
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
Bangladesh Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Full Squads:
India squad for test matches against Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan.
Bangladesh squad for test matches against India: Najmul Hossain Shanto , Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik
IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Teams
IND vs BAN Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, L Das
- Batsmen: R Sharma, V Kohli (C), M Rahim
- All-rounders: R Ashwin, R Jadeja, S Al Hasan, M Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Yadav (VC)
IND vs BAN Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant
- Batsmen: Y Jaiswal (VC), V Kohli, M Rahim
- All-rounders: R Ashwin (C), R Jadeja, S Al Hasan, M Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Yadav (VC), T Ahmed
