The first clash in the 2-match test series between India and Bangladesh is set to kickstart as per the scheduled date and timings with a high level of expectations surrounding the cricketing world.
Team India led by Rohit Sharma will return to action after a month’s gap and an interesting challenge is waiting for the head coach Gautam Gambhir in his first assignment in red-ball cricket. On the other side, the Bangladesh cricket team is set to compete against the hosts with complete confidence after securing a historic clean sweep against Pakistan by 2-0.
Interestingly, Rishabh Pant is ready to make his comeback into the test cricket after a gap of two years. Possibly, Dhruv Jurel, who made an impressive debut in the home test series against England in terms of batting and wicketkeeping wouldn’t be a part of the playing XI.
However, the question about India’s team composition remains unanswered, and based on the pitch and weather conditions, it is expected that Rohit and Gambhir would prefer the three spinners combination (including the all-rounders) in the bowling lineup.
Most importantly, the complete focus will be on Virat Kohli, as he is set to break another record of Sachin Tendulkar’s in test cricket. He requires another 58 runs in the next match to become the fastest cricketer to score 27,000 international runs.
If you’re not able to reach the venue, you can enjoy the test action of the IND vs BAN match through the best live-streaming and broadcasting platforms. Let’s find out the head-to-head stats of India and Bangladesh in test cricket so that you will be able to predict the toss outcome and winner of the forthcoming game.
IND vs BAN 1st Test Match 2024 Details: Schedule, Venue and Timings
Here is the detailed schedule and venue of the 1st test match between India and Bangladesh tabulated below:
| Date and Day | 19th September 2024 (Thursday) |
| Timings | 09:30 am IST / 10:00 am BDT / 04:00 am GMT |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk Stadium) |
| Seating Capacity | 38,000 |
Head-to-Head Stats of India vs Bangladesh in Test Cricket
The head-to-head stats between India and Bangladesh in test cricket are tabulated below in detail:
| Overall Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won by India | 11 |
| Matches Lost by India | 0 |
| Draw Matches | 0 |
| Tied Matches / No Result Games | 0 |
| India Winnings at Home | 3 |
| India Winnings Away | 8 |
| Bangladesh Winnings at Home | 0 |
| Bangladesh Winnings Away | 0 |
| Highest Total | India: 687-6 (declared) in 166 overs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, in 2017 |
| Lowest Total | Bangladesh: 91-10 in 46.3 overs in Dhaka, in 2000 |
| Leading Run Scorer | Sachin Tendulkar (INDIA): 820 runs |
| Leading Wicket Taker | Zaheer Khan (INDIA): 31 wickets |
| Highest Individual Score | Sachin Tendulkar: *248 runs from 379 balls (including 35 fours) at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, in 2004 (Here “*” refers to the batsman remaining “not out or unbeaten”) |
| Best Bowling Figures in an Innings | Zaheer Khan (INDIA): 7-87 in 20.3 overs at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka in 2010. |
| Best Bowling Figures in a Match | Irfan Pathan (INDIA): 11-96 in 31 overs at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, in 2004. |
Toss Outcome and Pitch Conditions for India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match
The dry pitch conditions at MA Chidambaram stadium favor spinners as the game progresses. As a result, the toss-winning skipper would decide to bat first to post a competitive total and allow the bowlers to maintain domination against the opponent team batters. However, the pitches made of red soil are expected to offer a high-quality bounce by benefitting the pace bowlers.
Weather Forecast Reports for IND vs BAN 1st Test Match
The temperature for the 5-day test match between India and Bangladesh from September 19 (Thursday) to September 23 (Monday) is expected to be around 36° C to 41° C with fewer chances of rain. It is guaranteed that every cricket fan will enjoy the true essence of test cricket without any interruptions.
16-Member Squad of India and Bangladesh Cricket Team for 1st Test Match
Here is the complete list of the 16-member squad of both India and Bangladesh for the first test match you need to know:
Indian Team 16-Member Squad:
- Batters (5): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Sarfaraz Khan.
- Bowlers (5): Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Yash Dayal.
- All-rounders (3): Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
- Wicketkeepers (3): KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel.
Bangladesh Team 16-Member Squad:
- Batters (4): Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, and Shadman Islam.
- Bowlers (6): Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed.
- All-rounders (2): Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
- Wicketkeepers (4): Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, and Zakir Hasan.
Probable Playing XI for India vs Bangladesh in 1st Test Match 2024
There are high chance that these players might be a part of the playing XI in the Indian and Bangladeshi Test squad for the 1st test match:
India Expected Playing XI for 1st Test:
| S.No | Player | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma (captain) | Batsman | Right-Handed | Right-arm off-spin |
| 2. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | Left-Handed | Right-arm leg spin |
| 3. | Shubman Gill | Batsman | Right-Handed | Right-arm off spin |
| 4. | Virat Kohli | Batsman | Right-Handed | Right-arm- medium-fast |
| 5. | Rishabh Pant | Batsman-wicketkeeper | Left-Handed | – |
| 6. | KL Rahul | Batsman-wicketkeeper | Right-Handed | – |
| 7. | Axar Patel | Bowling all-rounder | Left-Handed | Left-arm Orthodox Spin |
| 8. | Ravindra Jadeja | Bowling all-rounder | Left-Handed | Left-arm Orthodox Spin |
| 9. | Ravichandran Ashwin | Bowling all-rounder | Right-Handed | Right-arm off-spin |
| 10. | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler | Right-Handed | Right-arm fast |
| 11. | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | Right-Handed | Right-arm- medium-fast |
Bangladesh Expected Playing XI for 1st Test:
| S.No | Player | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
| 1. | Shadman Islam | Batsman | Left-Handed | Left-arm Orthodox Spin |
| 2. | Zakir Hasan | Batsman-wicketkeeper | Left-Handed | – |
| 3. | Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain) | Batsman | Left-Handed | Right-arm off spin |
| 4. | Mominul Haque | Batsman | Left-Handed | – |
| 5. | Mushfiqur Rahim | Batsman-wicketkeeper | Right-Handed | – |
| 6. | Shakib Al Hasan | Batting All-rounder | Left-Handed | Left-arm Orthodox Spin |
| 7. | Litton Das | Batsman-wicketkeeper | Right-Handed | – |
| 8. | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bowling All-rounder | Right-Handed | Right-arm off-spin |
| 9. | Taskin Ahmed | Bowler | Left-Handed | Right-arm- medium fast |
| 10. | Hasan Mahmud | Bowler | Right-Handed | Right-arm- medium-fast |
| 11. | Nahid Rana | Bowler | Right-Handed | Right-arm- fast |
Where to Watch India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match 2024? Live Streaming and Broadcasting Details
If you’re a fan residing in India or Bangladesh, you can watch the live action of the match through the below listed online streaming platforms and broadcasting channels:
| Country | Live Streaming | Broadcasting |
| India | Jio Cinema App and website | Viacom18 network — All SD and HD channels of Sports 18-1 and Sports 18-2 |
| Bangladesh | Rabbitholebd YouTube Channel | GTV |
Conclusion:
The upcoming test series between India and Bangladesh will be a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2023–25. India will be aiming to maintain its dominance and Rohit Sharma’s led team will try to accumulate maximum points to retain its leading position in the WTC points table.
However, the Bangladeshi cricketers shouldn’t be underestimated. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s led side will be aiming to create another sensation by winning their first test match against the Indians as well as the entire red-ball series to climb higher in the points table. Ultimately, the IND vs BAN 1st test match is going to be a grand feast for all fans to enjoy watching numerous records being shattered and establishing new milestones in cricket history.