By Match Overview
The highly anticipated Test series between India and Bangladesh kicks off today at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Bangladesh arrives with confidence, having recently achieved a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan. India, on the other hand, is returning to Test cricket after a six-month hiatus and will be looking to maintain their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Live Updates
- 4:07 PM: Jadeja Hits Fifty
Ravindra Jadeja reaches his fifty with a stylish pull shot, receiving a warm ovation from the Chennai crowd. - 3:40 PM: Century Partnership
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja form a crucial 100-run partnership, stabilizing the Indian innings after early setbacks. - 3:32 PM: Ashwin’s Half-Century
Ravichandran Ashwin scores a vital fifty, coming in at 144/6, and reaches the milestone with a single off Nahid Rana. - 2:13 PM: Tea Break
India loses three key wickets—Pant, KL Rahul, and Jaiswal—after lunch. The team is at 176/6 with Ashwin and Jadeja trying to build a steady partnership. - 1:05 PM: Jaiswal’s Fifty
Yashasvi Jaiswal scores a half-century, showcasing his strong form in home Tests. - 12:25 PM: Wicket: Pant Out
Rishabh Pant falls to Hasan Mahmud after a poor shot, ending his innings at 39 off 52 balls. - 11:30 AM: Lunch Break
After early wickets, Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) guide India to 88/3 in 23 overs. - 10:20 AM: Wicket: Kohli Dismissed
Virat Kohli is caught by Litton Das off Hasan Mahmud’s delivery, scoring just 6 runs. - 10:09 AM: Wicket: Gill Out
Shubman Gill is dismissed for 0, caught by Litton Das off Hasan Mahmud. - 09:57 AM: Wicket: Rohit Out
Rohit Sharma is caught by Shanto off Hasan Mahmud, scoring 6 runs. - 09:48 AM: Review Decision
Rohit Sharma survives a close lbw decision, as ball-tracking shows the ball clipping the top of middle stump. - 9:30 AM: Start of Play
The national anthems are completed, and Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal open the innings for India. - 9:00 AM: Toss Result
Bangladesh wins the toss and opts to bowl first.
Playing XIs
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
- Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has traditionally supported spin bowlers. While it once favored pace bowlers, it has evolved into a more spin-friendly surface over time. The stadium’s history features a majority of top wicket-takers being spinners.
- Average First Innings Score: 347
- Matches Won by Batting First: 13
- Matches Won by Chasing Team: 10
- Drawn Matches: 11
Notable Records
- Highest Team Score: 759/7 by India against England (2016)
- Lowest Team Score: 83 by India against England (1977)
- Highest Individual Score: 319 by Virender Sehwag against South Africa (2008)
- Best Bowling Figures: 8/55 by Vinoo Mankad against England (1952)
- Most Runs by a Batter: Sunil Gavaskar with 1018 runs
- Most Wickets by a Bowler: Anil Kumble with 48 wickets
Betting Odds
- India: 1.05
- Bangladesh: 11.00
