These will be the main battles that will decide the India vs Bangladesh Test series
As is customary in every red-ball series in the nation, regardless of the opponents, India are the clear favorites in their forthcoming home Test series against Bangladesh. That being said, it is also a truth that Bangladesh has looked probably the best prior of a Test series in history, which has been aided in part by their recent stunning of Pakistan at home.
When playing Test matches in India, Bangladesh has an advantage over most other elite teams in that they have numerous experienced spinners in their roster. Furthermore, as is the case with India with respect to Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, both of their best spinners, Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, are also established all-round players. Additionally, batsmen from Bangladesh are significantly more skilled against spin bowling than ordinary batters from England or Australia.
Because of all of this, the approaching two-match Test series is something to be excited about. Here, we examine a few bouts that might prove crucial in the next games in Chennai and Kanpur.
Mushfiqur Rahim against Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin
One of the few visiting hitters with a strong record in India is Mushfiqur Rahim. Despite having participated in only three Test matches inside the nation, the wicketkeeper-batter from Bangladesh has amassed 331 runs at an average of 55.16, including one century and two half-centuries. Bangladesh’s chances of winning this series largely rest on their ability to not crumbling under Ravichandran Ashwin. Mushfiqur and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial in this regard. Before the first Test against left-arm and off-spin spin in the nets, he was seen in Chennai practicing various sweeps.
Virat Kohli and the spinners of Bangladesh
In ODIs and T20Is, Kohli has successfully reestablished himself as the world’s most consistent batter after a startling three-year decline in form between 2019 and 2021. Even though he has made a few centuries in Test cricket in the last few years, there have been many discussions on how much behind Joe Root he is in the hierarchy of the top modern-day test batters. India has ten Test matches scheduled over the next six months, so Kohli has an excellent opportunity to resume his recent success in the format. He has struggled a little bit with spin bowling, however, and Shakib and Miraz, who are both very experienced, will specifically target him. How well Kohli handles the duo might have a significant impact on his entire Test season performance.
Nahid Rana vs the Indian openers
India will be cautious of Nahid Rana’s danger if they continue to provide pace-friendly wickets, like they did during Bangladesh’s last visit. The tearaway was the driving force for Bangladesh’s amazing comeback in their second Test match against Pakistan, along with Hasan Mahmud. India’s opening pair, captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have tough opposition since Rana can frequently bowl at a pace of between 145 and 150 kph.
Islam vs. Jasprit Bumrah and Shadman
Bangladesh’s openers, Rohit and Jaiswal, have their own fights to win, and because of Jasprit Bumrah, they may have a harder time overall. Particularly in the series against Pakistan, when he set the tone with a patient 93 in the first Test in Rawalpindi, Shadman Islam has shown that he has the temperament needed from a top-tier Test opener. Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, taking on Bumrah may be the hardest challenge in cricket right now. After a lengthy hiatus from cricket since the 2024 T20 World Cup, Bumrah proved earlier this year that he is still deadly in home series against England, especially in situations when the odds are highly stacked in favor of spin bowling.
