IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: 1st Test, India vs Bangladesh Playing XI, Chennai Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips

The first Test match between India and Bangladesh begin on 19 September at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both the teams aim to build momentum in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.

India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, are looking to continue their dominance over Bangladesh. The visitors, however, arrive with newfound confidence after a historic 2-0 series win against Pakistan.

India and Bangladesh have faced each other in 13 Test matches, with India securing 11 victories while two matches ended in a draw. Bangladesh has yet to win a Test match against India.

In World Test Championship Standings, India is currently leading the WTC 2023-25 points table, having won six out of their nine Tests. Bangladesh, meanwhile, sits in fourth place, following their recent series win over Pakistan.

MA Chidambaram Pitch Report

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has historically been a haven for spinners. Batting first is often advantageous, with the average first-innings score at this venue being 347. Historically, teams batting first have won 13 out of the 36 Tests played at this ground, making the toss an important factor.

IND Playing XI

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

BAN Playing XI

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

IND vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Mushfiqur Rahim

Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Najmul Hossain Shanto

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav

India Squad

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.

Bangladesh Squad

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik