India Dominates Bangladesh in First Test, Sets Up Thrilling Kanpur Clash

India, under the leadership of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, kicked off their red-ball campaign with a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test match held in Chennai. The Indian team displayed dominance throughout the match, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling.

R. Ashwin, the seasoned off-spinner, played a pivotal role in setting up the win with a masterful century in the first innings. His innings helped India reach a formidable score of 376. Jasprit Bumrah, the pace spearhead, then took charge in the second innings, claiming four wickets to reduce Bangladesh to a paltry 149.

Adding to the Indian dominance, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant both contributed with impressive centuries, setting up a daunting target of 515 runs for Bangladesh to chase. The Tigers, despite valiant efforts, proved unable to overcome the challenging target.

The second Test match is scheduled to commence at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Friday, September 27th. Both teams will be eager to make their mark in this highly anticipated encounter, promising a thrilling battle between bat and ball.

Here’s a look at the predicted teams and line-ups for the second Test:

India:

* Yashasvi Jaiswal
* Rohit Sharma (C)
* Shubman Gill
* Virat Kohli
* K.L. Rahul
* Rishabh Pant
* Ravindra Jadeja
* Ravichandran Ashwin
* Axar Patel
* Jasprit Bumrah
* Mohammed Siraj

Bangladesh:

* Shadman Islam
* Zakir Hasan
* Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
* Mominul Haque
* Mushfiqur Rahim
* Shakib al Hasan
* Litton Das
* Mehidy Hasan Miraz
* Taijul Islam
* Taskin Ahmed
* Hasan Mahmud

Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks:

Wicketkeepers:

Rishabh Pant

Batters:

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC)

All-rounders:

R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja (C), Shakib al Hasan

Bowlers:

Jasprit Bumrah, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud

Player Split:

India 7 : 4 Bangladesh; Credits left: 7.5

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 (Captain)
* 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