India vs Bangladesh: Key Highlights from 1st Test Series Opener
Team India Faces Bangladesh in 1st Test
India vs Bangladesh is underway as Team India has welcomed fast bowler Akash Deep as their third seam option. After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bowl first during the Test series opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Currently, India leads the World Test Championship points table, while Bangladesh sits in fourth.
Recent Performances and Team Dynamics
The Indian men’s team recently emerged victorious against England with a stunning 4-1 series win at home. Conversely, Bangladesh walks into this series with impressive momentum, having achieved a 2-0 series win over Pakistan.
- The pitch conditions are expected to favor seamers due to early moisture, as noted by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.
- Rohit Sharma, captain of Team India, expressed a similar sentiment, stating he would have opted to bowl first given the challenging conditions.
Playing XI for Both Teams
- India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
- Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
This match also signifies the return of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant after nearly 20 months following a life-threatening incident. His previous Test match was against Bangladesh in December 2022.
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