Bangladesh's Himalayan challenge against India after big loss
| Date | September 27-October 1, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Green Park, Kanpur |
| Format | Test Match |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of India, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Rohit Sharma has odds of 4.25 to be India's best batsman.
Mushfiqur Rahman has odds of 4.55 to be Bangladesh's best batsman.
Ravichandran Ashwin has odds of 2.95 to be India's best bowler
Shakib al Hasan has odds of 3.15 to be Bangladesh's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The much-anticipated close contest in the 1st Test Match turned into a one-sided game as hosts India won by 280 runs. Apart from dominating the 1st session on the first day, there was nothing for Bangladesh to cheer about in the game at Chennai. The Indians have won 12 out of 14 games against Bangladesh and drawn the remaining two. They will start with higher odds in this game and look to do well. It will be a tough task for Bangladesh after losing the last game. They had done well in Pakistan, and the team will look to draw inspiration from that series. The Indians won't show mercy to their neighbors, and it will be interesting to see if the Bangladeshis can script history with their first win against India.
India Preview
Rohit Sharma will be confident heading into this contest. They dominated the Bangladeshis in the last game with the bat and the ball. Apart from a few players who had a poor outing, most Indian players looked good in the last game. The team will start ahead on cricket betting sites. Their last loss at Kanpur was back in 1983, and the team looks to continue with their excellent record at the venue.
Rohit Sharma failed in the last game, and the team needs a good show from him at the top, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Shubman Gill will be confident after his good knock in the last game and look to add runs with Virat Kohli and Rishab Pant. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin put on match-winning batting performances in the last game and shall look to do well in the lower middle order with KL Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj troubled the Bangladeshi batsmen with the new ball, and the team expects a good show from them. Ravichandran Ashwin will feel confident after his good show in the last game and must use the conditions well along with Ravindra Jadeja. The team expects Axar Patel to do well as the third spinner.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh Preview
Najmul Hossain Shanto's team got a reality check in the last game. After their heroic win against Pakistan a few weeks back, the side came to India with confidence. However, the batting lineup failed to stand up to the challenge, and bowlers didn't capitalize on their chances. They will start behind on cricket betting apps and need to produce something special to challenge the Indians.
Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan failed to convert their starts in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from them. Najmul Hossain Shanto did well, and he must lead from the front and add runs with Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim. Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz must contribute with the bat down the order.
The bowling attack did well in parts in the last game but failed to deliver the killer blow to the hosts. Hasan Mahmud troubled the Indians with the new ball and looks forward to doing well with Taskin Ahmed. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib failed to use friendly conditions, and their performance will be crucial. The side will expect a good show from Nahid Rana.
Expected Starting XI for Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
TOSS: To Bowl First
The Kanpur track will be a rank-turner. Only a few teams have chased the score in the 4th innings and won a Test Match when the batting conditions are toughest. The side that wins the toss won't hesitate to bat first and aim at a big score.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The first two days of the game might have rain, and we expect the weather to improve from Day 3. The wicket will be flat and good to bat on. Spinners do well on this track as the surface breaks quickly. The average first-innings score is 370 runs, and the side batting first would like 400 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Bangladeshi players tasted a real 'Test' in the last game. They failed to win key moments in the game and paid the price with another massive loss. The batsmen must build partnerships, and spinners must use the conditions to win. The Indians are high on confidence and have a strong batting lineup. Based on their current form, the Indians will start favorites according to cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for India to win
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