India’s cricket team is gearing up for an exciting home series against Bangladesh, set to take place between September 19 and October 12, 2024. With both Test and T20I matches scheduled, India will look to dominate on familiar pitches, while Bangladesh will seek to prove their mettle against a strong Indian squad. Here’s a detailed preview of India’s prospects for the series in both formats:
India vs Bangladesh 2024 Series Preview
Bangladesh’s tour of India in 2024 promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to showcase their talent across two formats—Tests and T20 Internationals. Running from September 19 to October 12, 2024, the series consists of 2 Tests and 3 T20Is. The teams will compete at several iconic venues across India, providing diverse playing conditions that will challenge both sides.
Series Overview
- Dates: September 19, 2024 – October 12, 2024
- Formats: 2 Tests and 3 T20 Internationals
- Venues: Chennai, Kanpur, Gwalior, Delhi, Hyderabad
Both India and Bangladesh come into the series with a mix of seasoned players and promising young talent. India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will be seeking to assert their dominance, while Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh, hoping to inspire his team to pull off a memorable upset.
India: Key Players
- Rohit Sharma (Captain) – As the captain and opener, Rohit Sharma’s aggressive batting at the top will be crucial for India, especially in the T20Is. His leadership will also play a pivotal role in both formats.
- Virat Kohli – A world-class batsman, Kohli’s consistency and ability to score big in Test cricket will be central to India’s success. In T20s, his experience adds stability to the middle order.
- KL Rahul – Rahul’s versatility in both formats, whether opening or playing in the middle order, makes him a key figure. His ability to shift gears will be important in both Tests and T20s.
- Jasprit Bumrah – Leading India’s pace attack, Bumrah’s ability to take wickets with the new ball and bowl economically at the death in T20s makes him a crucial player.
- Ravindra Jadeja – A match-winner with both bat and ball, Jadeja’s all-round abilities will be vital, especially in the Tests on spin-friendly pitches.
Bangladesh: Key Players
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain) – As the captain, Shanto will look to inspire his team through his batting and strategic acumen. His form will be key to Bangladesh’s chances in both formats.
- Liton Das – One of Bangladesh’s most reliable batsmen, Liton Das will be pivotal in anchoring the innings in both the Tests and T20s. His ability to handle pressure will be crucial.
- Shakib Al Hasan – Bangladesh’s star all-rounder, Shakib’s experience with both bat and ball will be invaluable. His contributions, especially on Indian pitches, could be game-changing.
- Taskin Ahmed – Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, Taskin Ahmed, will need to step up and lead the attack against India’s formidable batting lineup. His pace and ability to take early wickets will be key.
- Mushfiqur Rahim – The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman provides stability in the middle order and will be crucial in building partnerships and guiding the younger players through tough phases.
Toss Prediction
Given the conditions in India, especially on turning tracks like those in Chennai and Kanpur for the Test matches, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first. Historically, batting first in Indian conditions often provides an advantage, as the pitch tends to deteriorate, offering more assistance to spinners as the game progresses. In the T20Is, the decision could vary by venue, but chasing might be preferred, especially in night games, where dew can come into play, making it easier to bat in the second innings.
Pitch Report
Chennai (1st Test): The pitch at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium is renowned for being a slow, turning track. Expect the surface to be dry and assist spinners from Day 3 onwards, making it tough for batters as the game progresses. Batsmen will need to capitalize on the first two days when the pitch is still good for batting.
Squad:
India Squad
Rohit Sharma (Captain),Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav, Umesh Yadav.
Bangladesh Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Miraz Shoriful, Islam Taijul, Islam Mahmudul, Hasan Joy Yasir, AliZakir, Hasan Nayeem, Hasan Khaled Ahmed.
Fantasy XI for India vs Bangladesh 1st Test (September 19–23, 2024)
Fantasy XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)-India
- Virat Kohli (Vice-Captain)- India
- Liton Das (Wicketkeeper-Batsman)- Bangladesh
- Shubman Gill (Batsman)-India
- Cheteshwar Pujara (Batsman)- India
- Ravindra Jadeja (All-Rounder)- India
- Shakib Al Hasan (All-Rounder)- Bangladesh
- Ravichandran Ashwin (Bowler)–India
- Jasprit Bumrah (Bowler)–India
- Taskin Ahmed (Bowler)–Bangladesh
- Taijul Islam (Bowler)-Bangladesh
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli
Match Prediction
For the 1st Test between India and Bangladesh, India’s home advantage and strong squad make them the favorites. Based on current form and conditions, India has a 70% chance of winning, given their formidable batting lineup and spin-friendly pitches. Bangladesh, while having potential, faces a challenging task on Indian soil. They are given a 20% chance of winning, relying on key performances from their top order and spinners. The remaining 10% accounts for the possibility of a draw, particularly if weather conditions or pitch deterioration significantly affect play.
Prediction: India has a 70% chance of winning the 1st Test, while Bangladesh has a 20% chance, with a 10% possibility of a draw.
