Wed Sep 18 23:12:13 UTC 2024: ## India to Face Bangladesh in First Test Match, Starting September 19th

**Chennai, India:** The first Test match of the two-match series between India and Bangladesh will commence on September 19th at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will be aiming for a series win, which will also be crucial for their World Test Championship (WTC) Final aspirations.

The match will be played on a pitch known for its spin-friendly nature, making it a potential advantage for Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The Bangladesh team, however, comes into the series brimming with confidence after their historic series win against Pakistan in their own backyard. Their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has expressed a belief in his team’s ability to challenge India.

**Key Players to Watch:**

* **India:** R. Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav (potential debut)
* **Bangladesh:** Hasan Mahmud, Nasim Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Liton Das (known for his ability to trouble India)

**Potential Playing XI:**

**India:** (Probable) Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur

**Bangladesh:** (Probable) Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Liton Das, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed

**Live Streaming Details:**

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The first Test match promises to be an exciting contest between two strong teams. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between bat and ball, with both teams keen to start the series on a winning note.

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