India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Shanto elects to field
India's much-awaited home season is set to begin with the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India boast a formidable Test record at home, having remained unbeaten in over a decade. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are coming off a historic 2-0 series win in Pakistan. Their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has won the toss and elected to field first.
Both sides field three seamers in Chennai
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj. Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana.
Pitch report, weather, and streaming details
As per Cricbuzz, the pitch used for the 1st Test is composed of red soil and has a tinge of grass. Chepauk has a history of assisting spinners. Notably, passing showers could affect Day 1. The Sports18 Network will broadcast the match live, while live-streaming is available on the JioCinema app. Meanwhile, the first day's play will begin at 9:30am IST.
Can Bangladesh challenge India after overcoming Pakistan?
India and Bangladesh have locked horns 13 times in Test cricket, with the former winning 11. While two matches ended in a draw, Bangladesh are yet to register a Test win against India.
Team India's Test record in Chennai
As per ESPNcricinfo, India have played 34 Tests in Chennai to date (1934-2021). They have won 15, drawn 11, and lost 8 Test matches here. India won the 2nd Test in 2021 against England by 317 runs, the highest win margin at Chennai. India's worst loss here came in 1949 against the West Indies, as they lost by an innings and 193 runs.
India on verge of historic Test achievement
As per ESPNcricinfo, India's Test record has an equal number of wins and losses (178 each), with 222 matches ending in a draw. If Rohit Sharma's men secure a victory against Bangladesh in Chennai, it would be their 179th win. It will be the first instance of the side's victories outnumbering their losses.
