The highly awaited India against Bangladesh Test Series 2024 kicked off on September 19, 2024, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This series is a vital component of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, with both countries striving for valuable points. India is looking to maintain its dominant position, while Bangladesh hopes to make a statement with their improving Test form.
Previous Encounters
India and Bangladesh have faced each other in Test cricket 13 times, with India dominating the results. Out of these, India has won 11 matches, while 2 ended in draws. Bangladesh has yet to register a Test win against India, although they have had some competitive moments in recent years.
In their last Test series, which took place in December 2022, India secured a 2-0 clean sweep in Bangladesh. Both matches were closely contested, with India winning the first Test by 188 runs and the second by 3 wickets. Bangladesh showed significant improvement in their performance, with standout performances from Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Recent Series Results
India: Before facing Bangladesh, India played against the West Indies in a two-match Test series in July 2024, which they won 1-0, with one match ending in a draw. This victory helped India maintain its position as a top contender in the World Test Championship standings.
Bangladesh: Bangladesh's most recent Test series was against Sri Lanka in May 2024. Despite putting up a fight, they lost the two-match series 1-0. Their bowling, led by Taskin Ahmed, and their batting, spearheaded by Litton Das, showed promise, but they couldn’t capitalize on key moments.
The two-match Test series carries significant importance in the context of the World Test Championship. India, a powerful force in Test cricket, is looking to sustain its winning streak and secure a strong foothold in the WTC standings. Bangladesh, on the other side, is determined to establish their capacity to compete against the world's top teams.
Schedule:
- 1st Test: September 19-23, 2024, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 2nd Test: September 27-October 1, 2024, at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur
These matches are expected to test both teams in a variety of conditions, with spin-friendly pitches and hot weather likely to play a key role in deciding the outcome.
Squad:
India Test Squad
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yash Dayal
- Akash Deep
- Kuldeep Yadav
Bangladesh Test Squad
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Litton Das (wk)
- Tamim Iqbal
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Shoriful Islam
- Taijul Islam
- Ebadot Hossain
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Mominul Haque
- Zakir Hasan
- Nasum Ahmed
Key Players to Watch
- Virat Kohli (India): Known for his ability to anchor an innings, Kohli's experience in handling pressure will be crucial.
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s captain and all-rounder, Shakib is their key player both with the bat and the ball.
Where to watch
In India, the series is available on Sports18 and JioCinema. In Bangladesh, fans can catch the action on Gazi TV (GTV) and stream it live on Rabbitholebd.