Published on: Dec 13, 2022 1:40 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 13, 2022 1:45 pm IST
After an exciting end to the ODI series, that saw the hosts clinching the series by 2-1, the focus now tilts towards the two-match Test series between the teams. Altogether an different-ball game, both the teams will start fresh and it’ll be a test of patience, grit, skills and resilience. The two Test matches will be played in Chattogram on 14th December and Mirpur on 22nd December respectively. The result of the series will ease the equation for the World Test Championship. Let’s take a look at which side is expected to win first game.
Fixture Name: Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test Competition: India tour of Bangladesh 2022 Date: 14th December 2022 Time: 9:00 AM IST Ground: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
The pitch in Chattogram is traditionally a batting pitch as the ball comes nicely to the bat. The average first innings score at this venue is 371, which dips down as the game process. The average second, third and fourth innings average score at the venue is 345, 232 and 215 respectively. Spinners will come into play right from the Day 1 and can boss the game as well. The venue so far has hosted 22 games, with 8 being won by teams batting first and 7 by teams bowling first. Team winning the toss would want to bat first, as first innings will be best for batting.
India- L L W W L Bangladesh- L NR L L L
INDIA:
KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav
BANGLADESH:
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Shakib al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Mehidy Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed.
Probable Best Batter
KL Rahul– Stats in Tests
KL Rahul is expected to be the best batter in the 1st Test between Bangladesh and India. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, he is likely to play responsibly and score more. His Stats in Test are staggering in 43 games he has 2547 runs and of late he has been in the top notch form.
Shakib Al Hasan – Stats in Tests
Shakib has been the best bowler for Bangladesh in all the formats. He was staggering in ODIs and is likely to continue his form in Tests. His stats as staggering too as he has 225 wickets in just 63 matches.
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