INDIA vs BANGLADESH 1st Test: Match Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Conditions, Weather Forecast, Head to Head and Live Broadcasting Details
Date: 14th December 2022
Venue: The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Time : 9 AM IST.
Match Preview
The first match of the India vs Bangladesh test serices 2022 will happen on Wednesday, December 14 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Arena in Chattogram at 9 AM IST.
The vacationers won’t simply stroll into this Test series on the rear of a loss in the ODI series yet additionally without their standard chief, Rohit Sharma, who experienced a physical issue during the second ODI. KL Rahul will hold the order in the primary Test with Cheteshwar Pujara as his delegate. Aside from this Test series, India will hold back nothing billet in the last of the World Test Title (WTC) 2021-23. Out of the forthcoming six Tests, the Men dressed in Blue need to succeed something like five matches to guarantee a spot in the last. The Indian camp will intend to dole out the retribution with Bangladesh by winning the Test series alongside watching out for the WTC Final.
On the opposite end, the host group will be thrilled heading into the long arrangement series subsequent to securing the ODI installation. Bangladesh proceed with their predominance on their dirt and will anticipate conveying the energy into the impending series. Bangladesh are yet to beat India in Tests, Shakib Al Hasan and his men should punch over their weight to enlist a noteworthy triumph in the impending series.
Expected Playing XI
India
KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Saurabh Kumar, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.
Bangladesh
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Shakib al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Anamul Haque/Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed.
Pitch Conditions
INDIA vs BANGLADESH final between India and Bangladesh will kick off at 7PM IST. Bangladesh is an extreme group to beat in their own terrace, and they demonstrated that in the ODI series too. For the test matches, they have a few mind boggling spinners in their positions who are ongoing of bowling in their own circumstances. This side will be a troublesome one to beat for India.
The Indian group is looking at the last of the World Test Title, and they can’t underestimate any test now. KL Rahul will be driving the side without Rohit Sharma. The twist pair of R Ashwin and Axar Patel will assume a major part here, and it will be fascinating to check whether India will involve Kuldeep Yadav too in this match.
Out of the best 5 wicket-takers at this ground, four of them are spinners, which demonstrates the predominance of spinners at this ground. Bangladesh’s couple of Shakib al Hasan and Taijul Islam have adored bowling here, and the Indian group likewise has some star spinners.
The typical first innings score at this ground is 371 runs, while the typical fourth innings score is only 215 runs. In the wake of winning the throw, the two commanders will pick to bat.
Weather forecast
The temperature at Chattogram from December 14 to December 18 is anticipated to be swaying between 27 degrees to 31 degrees. Luckily, there are no expectations for rain over the five days of Test cricket. Thus, the fans can hope to watch a full Test with no deterrent.
Head to Head
India in Bangladesh, 2000/01: just Test match in Dhaka (Allout 400 and 91; India 429 and 64/1); India crushed Bangladesh by 9 wickets. Series Result – India 1-0 (1).
India in Bangladesh, 2004/05: first Test in Dhaka – (All out 184 and 202; India 526); India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 140 runs.
second Test in Chittagong – (Ind 540; All out 333 and 124 (f/o)); India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 83 runs. Series Result – India 2-0 (2).
India in Bangladesh, 2007: first Test in Chittagong – (Ind 387/8d and 100/6d; All out 238 and 104/2); Match drawn
second Test in Dhaka – (Ind 610/3d; All out 118 and 253 (f/o)); India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 239 runs. Series Result – India 1-0 (2).
India in Bangladesh, 2009/10: first Test in Chittagong – (Ind 243 and 413/8d; All out 242 and 301); India crushed Bangladesh by 113 runs
second Test match in Dhaka (All out 233 and 312; India 544/8d and 2/0); India crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets. Series Result – India 2-0 (2).
India in Bangladesh, 2015: Just Test at Fatullah – (Ind 462/6d; All out 256 and 23/0 (f/o)); Match drawn. Series Result – Drawn 0-0 (1).
Bangladesh in India, 2016/17: Just Test match in Hyderabad – India crushed Bangladesh by 208 runs (Ind 687/6d and 159/4d; All out 388 and 250). Series Result – India 1-0 (1).
Bangladesh in India, 2019/20: first Test match in Indore – India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs (All out 150 and 213; Ind 493/6d).
second Test match in Kolkata – India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs (All out 106 and 195; Ind 347/9d). Series Result – India 2-0 (2).
Live Broadcasting and Streaming Details
Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of India tour of Bangladesh 2022.
Where you can watch the live streaming of match on Sony Liv Application and website.
