The second and final test match between India and Bangladesh is less than 24 hours away to commence on the scheduled date and venue which makes fans eagerly wait for another impressive performance.
After winning the first test match by 280 runs, Team India will be confident enough to seal the 2-match test series with a whitewash of 2-0. Whereas, Bangladesh won’t take the risk of losing the series, particularly after their recent successful tour in the 2-match red ball series on Pakistan soil. As a result, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s led side would aim to level the series down to 1-1 by winning their next game.
Possibly, both the teams might use an in-depth batting and bowling line-up, including several key players to form a perfect playing XI combination.
Meanwhile, there is a huge debate surrounding related to the weather forecast reports and pitch conditions in Kanpur.
In this preview, let’s find out the live-streaming and broadcasting details for the forthcoming clash, and head-to-head stats of IND vs BAN in test cricket so that your prediction about the next match’s winner becomes more accurate.
IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: Schedule, Venue and Timings
The schedule and venue for the 2nd test match between India and Bangladesh is tabulated below:
| Date and Day | September 27 (Friday) to October 01 (Tuesday) |
| Timings | 09:30 am Local (IST) 10:00 am BDT |
| Venue | Green Park, Kanpur |
| Seating Capacity | 25,000 |
IND vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats in Tests
You will be shocked to know that Bangladesh hasn’t won a single test match against India so far and the head-to-head stats are tabulated below:
| Total Matches Played | 12 |
| Matches Won by India | 12 |
| Matches Won by Bangladesh | 0 |
| India Winnings at Homeground | 4 |
| India Winnings on the opponent team’s homeground | 8 |
| Bangladesh Winnings at Homeground | 0 |
| Bangladesh Winnings on the opponent team’s homeground | 0 |
Weather Conditions for India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Match 2024
The weather forecast reports for the 2nd test match between India and Bangladesh from September 27 to October 1 indicate that there are high chances of rain, particularly for the first three days in Kanpur. Although the city has been witnessing a high amount of heat, the temperature is expected to be around 29 °C to 31 °C during the match and the rains will reduce excess heat in the city.
Pitch Conditions and Toss Outcome for India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Match 2024
The pitch conditions in Green Park, Kanpur are expected to provide a lower bounce, Ashwin might be the better choice to contribute well with the bat and ball, rather than including an additional spinner in the playing XI. As the game progresses, the black soil offers a high amount of bounce with pacers Akash, Bumrah, and Siraj’s presence being vital.
However, it is understood that the playing conditions in the Kanpur test produce variations contrary to the red soil in the first test at Chepauk. As a result, the toss-winning skipper would decide to bat first and post a decent total. At the same time, the chasing teams with a defensive approach have higher chances of winning the match.
Expected Playing XI Combination for IND vs BAN 2nd Test Match 2024
Possibly, India might continue with the same playing XI combination, whereas there are chances that Bangladesh would make changes compared to the previous match:
Team India Predicted Playing XI for 2nd Test Match:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma (captain) | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 2. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 3. | Shubman Gill | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 4. | Virat Kohli | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 5. | Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper) | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 6. | KL Rahul | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 7. | Ravichandran Ashwin | Spin-Bowling All-rounder (Right-Handed Batting) |
| 8. | Ravindra Jadeja | Spin-Bowling All-rounder (Left-Handed Batting) |
| 9. | Mohammed Siraj | Right-Arm Medium fast bowler |
| 10. | Jasprit Bumrah | Right-Arm fast bowler |
| 11. | Akash Deep | Right-Arm Medium fast bowler |
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI for 2nd Test Match:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Shadman Islam | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 2. | Zakir Hasan | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 3. | Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain) | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 4. | Mominul Haque | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 5. | Mushfiqur Rahim | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 6. | Shakib Al Hasan | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 7. | Litton Das (wicketkeeper) | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 8. | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 9. | Taskin Ahmed | Right-Arm Medium fast bowler |
| 10. | Hasan Mahmud | Right-Arm Medium fast bowler |
| 11. | Khaled Ahmed | Right-Arm Medium fast bowler |
Live Streaming and Broadcasting Details of IND vs BAN 2nd Test Match
To catch the live action of the match, Jio Cinema’s app and its official website offer the Live Streaming feature for all Indian viewers, while the broadcasting channels include all the SD and HD channels of Sports 18-1 and Sports 18-2. Whereas, viewers in Bangladesh can watch the match on Rabbitholebd’s YouTube Channel and GTV.
Overall Winner Prediction
Having a strong batting and bowling line-up, Team India has a higher chance of winning the 2nd test match. Most probably, there might be a swap between a pace and spin bowler for the Bangladesh cricket team, while Team India is expected to proceed with the same playing XI combination. Especially, key players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja will be aiming to continue with their peak form. Also, fans are eager to watch the fiery performance of the Ro-Ko (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) combination as well.
Moreover, Bangladesh needs to come up with a unique strategy to achieve its first historical test victory against India and to avoid a series loss. Finally, the electrifying clash between these two powerhouses will ensure an action-packed test cricket drama for the next five days