Shubman Gill looks set for a century as India push ahead against Bangladesh. Mayank brings in Riyan Parag, but early on he serves up an unnecessary no-ball.
Bangladesh batsmen have struggled against fast pace, so it will be important that they are cautious during the chase. Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes to lead his side to victory.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline.
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya (WK), Litton Das (WK), Varun Chakravarthy (WK), Abhishek Sharma (WK), Riyan Parag (WK), Mayank Agarwal (WK), Ravi Bishnoi (WK), Arshdeep Singh (WK)
India and Bangladesh will kick-off a Test series beginning September 19, which will then be followed by three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Both sides are hoping to build on recent performances: India were able to produce some outstanding ODI performances on their tour of Sri Lanka while Bangladesh have come close on multiple occasions to defeating them in Test format matches. It will mark Gautam Gambhir’s inaugural series as India coach and they hope to make great strides forward under his watchful guidance.
Rivalry between India and Bangladesh has intensified in recent years. This was evident during the 2018 Asia Cup final when Bangladesh nearly defeated an invincible Indian team before losing in an exciting last-ball thriller – further intensifying their rivalry and prompting both to seek victory against each other.
India have made an excellent start to their season, while Bangladesh will look to get back on track after suffering an embarrassing 2-0 whitewash by Pakistan in Test series. They will look to repeat their performance from limited overs tournaments that saw them reach Super 8 of World T20 tournament.
India will look to extend their dominance against Bangladesh in Test matches, and have proven they can win on home turf with ease. They currently lead South Africa by an impressive margin in the ICC Men’s Test Championship table and currently hold onto first position overall.
India have had much success over their opponents in T20Is. At home, they won each and every T20I that took place – giving them confidence going into this Test series with many quality players at their disposal.
Punjab boast a deep talent pool in their ranks, so they will look to add marquee signings. Harry Brook could join them, while Travis Head could also make an impactful contribution during world cup final. Samarth Vyas and Vivrant Sharma could also add their skills. It will be interesting to see how Punjab setup their bowling attack without Jasprit Bumrah due to injury – Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Varun Chakravarthy may take his place.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (WK), Litton Das (WK), Shak Mahedi Hasan (WK), Mustafizur Rahman (WK), Taskin Ahmed (WK)
Bangladesh have been given a chance to avoid returning home empty-handed after being thoroughly outclassed in the Test series. Starting on Sunday in Gwalior, three-match T20I series presents them with an opportunity to demonstrate they are more than second fiddle to India.
However, their task at hand will not be an easy one, as they must compete against a side that is full of energy and confidence after winning their ODI series 5-1 against England. Furthermore, some key visitors could return and further boost the home side’s hopes.
Bangladesh’s batting has been an area of contention and they will need to be more cautious against India’s bowlers. On the other hand, India’s batsmen are in great form and there are several players ready to step in at any moment; players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant should look to ramp up their performances immediately.
India will be buoyed by the return of key players for this T20 series against Bangladesh, such as Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag. India boasts an outstanding bowling attack that they hope to utilize to their advantage in T20 cricket.
It will be intriguing to watch how the pitch unfolds and whether its characteristics favour spinners over fast bowlers. If the weather remains stable then perhaps fast bowlers might do better but we must wait and see.
India and Bangladesh do not share much history, yet India’s head-to-head record in One Day Internationals shows its superiority over Bangladesh: out of 41 matches played, India won 32 and Bangladesh eight with one match being drawn out.
India have won 16 of 20 T20I matches against Bangladesh while Bangladesh have claimed five. Their last meeting came back in 2024 when Bangladesh emerged victorious by winning 4-1. However, that victory was just an isolated incident and ever since they have struggled to maintain consistent form in white ball cricket. Beating India will be an impossible feat and it seems highly unlikely they can cause an upset in this series. However, they will be eager to show that they can still compete against the best in world cricket. No matter the outcome of this T20 contest, it promises to be an entertaining contest between Bangladesh and India as both teams attempt to improve on recent form; Bangladesh needs a win as confidence builds while India looks to secure top place on T20 rankings.
Match Schedule
India and Bangladesh have enjoyed a dynamic and passionate rivalry throughout cricket history, producing memorable encounters. Both teams have met multiple times at major ICC tournaments such as World Cup and Champions Trophy; historically India was dominant in limited-overs cricket; however after 2007 World Cup when young Bangladesh team shocked India by winning with ease, things drastically shifted when Bangladesh defeated them with an outstanding victory.
India and Bangladesh will meet for an upcoming Test series, with India having enjoyed considerable white ball cricket success recently; most recently they completed a five-match series against England and currently top world Test rankings. Bangladesh on the other hand are coming off an historic victory against Pakistan; eager to cause an upset and test themselves, they may attempt an upset of India by upsetting one or both teams during this series.
Though both teams boast veteran players, this fixture will present a chance for young talent to shine. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India against Bangladesh with his proven ability and will look to continue this streak against them in this series.
Shakib Al Hasan will be an integral figure for Bangladesh in their batting department, having scored numerous centuries against India ODIs, as well as being the highest run scorer overall – scoring 910 runs while also boasting five half-centuries!
Bowling-wise, India will feel confident of winning this series against Bangladesh as they have an impressive track record against them in T20Is – winning 13 out of 15 played against them, with two matches ending in draws – while Bangladesh have only ever managed one win from 17 played against them.
India and England have met three times in the Champions Trophy competition, each earning one win and one loss from these encounters. Most recently in 2017, when India triumphed with Rohit Sharma’s century leading them to victory. Bangladesh has never won a Champions Trophy match against India before and sees 2024 as an opportunity to do just that. They hope to build upon their impressive performance against Pakistan by repeating it against India. Bangladesh will play host to India in their maiden bilateral Test series at home, making this competition highly anticipated by cricket fans. The opening match of this series will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai while Green Park in Kanpur will host match number 2.