Bangladesh vs. India 1st Test

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After an interesting ODI series, everyone is excited about the test series. Bangladesh is set to take on India in the first test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, on Wednesday, December 14. 

Read this article till the end and check out the cricket tips Bangladesh vs. India, 1st Test, team news, pitch report, and betting tips.

Cricket Tips Bangladesh vs. India, 1st Test: Match Preview

Bangladesh players proved once again that no team should take them lightly. There were some exceptional performances during the ODI series. They didn’t claim any convincing victories during the series, but they ended up on top and will enter the test series with the right mindset.

On the other hand, India bounced back in the third ODI after two consecutive upsets. They will look to win the test series and have a strong batting and bowling line-up. However, they will miss some match-winners, including skipper Rohit Sharma.

If the top-order batters do well, it can be a high-scoring game. Spinners will also play a big role in both innings. 

Team News

India

Unfortunately, skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the first test match as he got injured in the second ODI. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, two of the most important players, have also been ruled out of the test series. 

The selection committee has added Navdeep Saini, Saurabh Kumar, and Jaydev Unadkat to the squad. In Rohit’s absence, KL Rahul will lead the team.

Probable X1

KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur/Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj.

Bangladesh

Their batting line-up has depth, and a few good knocks can put the opposition under pressure. The Shakib-led team has many match-winners.

Probable X1

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Anamul Haque, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Khaled Ahmed. 

Pitch Report

It’s a typical sub-continent track and is expected to favour the batters in the initial stages. It’s also likely to bring the spinners back into play as the game progresses. Both teams have top-class spinners in the squad, and they can make a difference in the match.

Who Will Win: Bangladesh vs. India?

Even after losing the third match by a huge margin, Bangladesh won the ODI series (2-1). However, test cricket is completely different from ODI, and India will enter the first match as favourites. 

Shakib Al Hasan-led side looks balanced, but we expect India to win the match convincingly. We are predicting a 1-0 lead for India.

Odds

Team India is entering the match as favourites with odds of 1.53, and Bangladesh will start with odds of 4.65.

Prop Bets

Top bowler/wicket-taker- first innings (India)

The Indian pacers will likely start well and take a couple of early wickets to get the team in a comfortable position. 

However, Ravichandran Ashwin is our top pick for this category. He is one of the most experienced players in the Indian team and knows how to put the opposition under pressure.

Top bowler/wicket-taker- first innings (Bangladesh)

Captain Shakib Al Hasan has been performing well for the team in all formats for years, and he will test the Indian batters. He did well in the ODI series and is our top pick for this category.

Top batter/run scorer- first innings (India)

Virat Kohli has been in good form since the Asia Cup 2022, and he smashed four fifties in the T20 World Cup 2022. He scored a century in the last ODI against Bangladesh, and we expect him to carry the same form to the test series. Virat Kohli is our top pick for this category.

Top batter/run scorer- first innings (Bangladesh)

Currently averaging just over 35, Litton Das can be a nightmare for the opposition on a given day. He showcased his talent against India in the T20 World Cup too, and he will be ready to take on the bowlers in the first test. We expect him to be the top run-scorer for Bangladesh in the first innings.

Player to score a 50- first innings

Both teams have talented players in their batting line-up who can convert. We expect Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Litton Das, and Shakib Al Hasan to score 50+ in the first innings.

Player of the match

Virat Kohli has scored a century in T20 and ODI in the last few months, and one of them has come against Bangladesh. Considering his recent form, we expect him to score big on this track in both innings and be the player of the match.

Conclusion

This is the end of cricket tips Bangladesh vs. India, 1st Test. The hosts will start the test series with a positive mindset, and the visitors will look to bounce back with a victory in the first match. 

If we look at the teams, India definitely has the upper hand in the longer format, and we also expect the KL Rahul-led side to get a 1-0 lead in the series. Stay tuned for more cricket and sports tips!