IND vs BAN Match Preview
India has maintained the same squad for the second Test match. While the performance of senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli raises some concerns, younger players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are demonstrating excellent form. Rishabh Pant, returning to international red-ball cricket after nearly two years, marked his comeback with a century.
The Indian middle order is robust and ready to face any challenges. All-rounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are also in fine form, adding significant depth to the batting lineup. Considering the slower pitch conditions in Kanpur, it is likely that an additional spinner, either Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel, will be included in the team.
This scenario would likely leave Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj as the two pace bowlers. India may opt to rest Bumrah for this match, allowing Akash Deep another opportunity to showcase his skills.
Aside from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who achieved a score of 82 runs in the second innings, the remaining batsmen failed to make a significant impact.
There are heightened expectations for the opening duo of Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, along with the middle order comprising Mominul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das. Shakib Al-Hasan sustained an injury on the fourth day in Chennai, and further information regarding his availability is pending.
Overall, it is advisable to exercise caution when considering Bangladeshi batsmen for Dream11 selections. Mushfiqur Rahim and possibly the in-form Najmul Hossain Shanto appear to be the only two players worth contemplating.
Similar to India, Bangladesh may opt for three spinners in this match. Nahid Rana could be omitted and is likely to be substituted by Taijul Islam. Additionally, Bangladesh has another spinner, Nayeem Hasan, available for selection.
Weather Report
There is a forecast of rain and thunderstorms for the first 3 days and we may see some interruptions due to the same.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kanpur is made up of black soil and is much flatter compared to the surface in Chennai. The bounce will be lower and the pitch is a bit slow as well. There isn’t much help for the bowlers, especially the seamers. The average first-inning score here is around 370, and we can expect another high-scoring match.
However, as the pitch gets progressively slower, anything over 180-200 will be difficult to chase in the 4th innings.
Notable stats
Rishabh Pant: Back to His Best
Rishabh Pant scored his 6th century in the last match. He now has the joint-highest centuries by a designated wicket-keeper from India in this format.
Team News
Shakib Al-Hasan faced an injury in the previous game and updates regarding his availability are awaited.
IND vs BAN Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant (Wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
BAN Playing 11
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
- Shadman Islam
- Zakir Hasan
- Mominul Islam
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Shakib Al-Hasan
- Litton Das (Wk)
- Taijul Islam
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mahmud Hasan
- Taskin Ahmed
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing India in winning this match. They have been clinical in their performance over the last few months and have an unbeaten record against Bangladesh in Test matches. Also, India’s record at Kanpur has been excellent.
Top Picks
Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin has an excellent record in Kanpur, picking up 16 wickets in 2 matches at an average of 21.38.
Ravindra Jadeja: Jadeja has picked up 11 wickets in his 2 matches at the Green Park Stadium and has also scored 142 runs.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Mehidy Hasan has a good record against India. He has picked up 17 wickets in 6 matches against them and has also scored 223 runs.
IND vs BAN Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Pant
Batters: V Kohli (C), N Hossain Shanto, S Gill, Y Jaiswal
All-rounders: R Ashwin, R Jadeja (VC), M Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: J Bumrah, T Ahmed, H Mahmud
