India is starting their Test season with a two-match series against Bangladesh. This will be the first Test series between these two teams since India toured Bangladesh in December 2022. Most of India’s key players are expected to participate in this series.
Upcoming Series Schedule
- First Test: Chepauk Stadium, Chennai, from September 19
- Second Test: Kanpur, from September 27
- T20Is: Gwalior, Delhi, and Hyderabad
India played Bangladesh in their first Test match back in 2000, but there was no Test cricket between the two teams from 2010 to 2015. This means many Indian players have had limited Test experience against Bangladesh.
Here’s a look at how some of India’s top cricketers have performed against Bangladesh in Tests:
| Player | Tests Played | Runs | Average | Centuries | Highest Score | Wickets | Five-Wicket Hauls | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 6 | 437 | 54.62 | 2 | 204 | – | – | Two centuries, including a double-century. |
| Rohit Sharma | 3 | 33 | 11.00 | – | 26 | – | – | Missed the 2022 tour due to injury. |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 6 | 157 | 39.25 | – | 62 | 23 | 1 | Has one five-wicket haul. |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 148 | 29.60 | 2 | 60 | 6 | – | Dismissed once in four innings. |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | Yet to play against Bangladesh. |
This series will be a great opportunity for players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to improve their records against Bangladesh.
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