IND vs BAN: What To Expect In The 2nd Test
With India winning the toss and bowling first against Bangladesh in the second and final test starting today, 27th September, 2024, all eyes will rest on India’s fast bowling cartel to deliver on a surface that holds a lot of moisture. India would be running in the 2nd test unchanged. For the hosts, the object of defeating Bangladesh 2-0 on board would be desired with an average like the Bangla Tigers after a convincing win in Chennai-an all-round bravery of Ravichandran Ashwin and Shubman Gill’s century along with Rishabh Pant’s return to form. Kohli and Rohit’s Form Although India plays dominant cricket, Kohli and Rohit did not impress much in the first test match, which was tested by Bangladesh pacers Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed. Kohli’s return saw underwhelming play, however enthusiasts can expect more caution from Kohli with his batting on the traditionally slow Green Park pitch. Pitch Conditions and Team Composition It is a black soil wicket, under overcast conditions. Traditionally it will tend to play slow and low with a higher first innings total expected. The scores may decline as the game progresses. There is enough of grass on the deck to provide the seamers the movement. Bangladesh Playing XI Changes Bangladesh, on their part, would look to change things around after fighting stiff competition from India’s bowling attack. Shakib Al Hasan is reportedly injured in the finger however is still featuring in the line-up. Bangladesh have injected left-arm spinner Taijul Islam into their attack to strengthen the bowling. Weather Ahead Thick humidity all throughout. The weather forecast is rain therefore the challenge is huge for both teams. India is keen to continue its unbeaten run against Bangladesh in test cricket, while visitors will require nothing short of extraordinary efforts to alter the tide in their favor. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
IND vs BAN: Anna Sets The Tone In Chennai With His Sixth Test Match Ton
Ravichandran Ashwin and his marvelous performances at Chepauk is literally a match made in heaven. For on Thursday, the hometown hero danced his way to a spectacular sixth test match century, pulling India from a wobbly 144/6 to a much more respectable 339/6 on the first day of the first test against Bangladesh. It was also Ashwin’s second consecutive test match century at Chepauk, his last one coming off against England, back in 2021. Wrecking Ball Moment For Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud takes a Miley Cyrus turn for India’s misery as the top order goes for a toss. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and even Virat Kohli perished quickly. Mahmud was an unspent volcano, getting four wickets, as a band without its lead singer, India stumbled to 144/6. Chennai’s Familiar Faces To The Rescue In walked Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Ranked No.1 and No.2 in the ICC Men’s Test all-rounder rankings, this dynamic duo was not letting the party end early. Together, they stitched an unbroken 195-run stand that left Bangladesh scratching their heads and India back in the game. Jadeja, always the cool-headed sidekick, closed the day on 86*- a stone’s throw away from his own century. Ashwin’s Century: Chepauk’s Favorite Repeat Performance Ravichandran Ashwin, the showman smashed 10 fours and 2 sixes, robbing the opposition of every chance, taking his century in a mere 108 balls. The man clearly reveals in an encore; after all, his last test match ton came right here in 2021. Much like before, Ravichandran Ashwin swooped in at a critical moment to save the day. Chepauk, of course, loved every second of it. Ashwin’s Magic Brings India Back On Track By stumps, India was sitting pretty at 339/6. Bangladesh, high on its own ambitions, woke up scratching its collective head, wondering how things unraveled so quick. One thing is for sure: when Ravichandran Ashwin is batting at Chepauk, expect magic. The Sports Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye