The Indian cricket team triumphed over Bangladesh, securing a 2-0 victory in the Test series and a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I matches. This dominant performance highlights India’s continued excellence on the international cricket stage.
The Indian cricket team is gearing up to start their 2024-25 home season with a two-match Test series and three T20Is as part of Bangladesh’s tour to India. This marks India’s first Test series on home soil since their win over England earlier this year. The first match will be played in Chennai, beginning on September 19, while the second Test will take place in Kanpur from September 27. This is followed by 3 T20I matches on October 7, 10 and 12.
India plays on home ground against opponent Bangladesh in Test and T20I series (Republic World)
India, Bangladesh Battle for WTC Points
In the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2023-25, India leads the standings with six wins from nine matches. Bangladesh holds the fourth spot, having secured three victories in six games. Both teams aim to solidify their positions in the WTC rankings with the upcoming two-match Test series. Bangladesh arrives in India fresh off a 2-0 Test series triumph over Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Indian Captain Rohit Sharma and Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for India vs Bangladesh match (News18)
Pant and Kohli Back in Action for Bangladesh Test & T20I Series
Rishabh Pant has made his return to the Indian Test and T20I squad. Virat Kohli, absent from the England Test series earlier this year due to personal reasons, is also back in the team. Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal received his first call-up to the Test side, while Rohit Sharma remains the captain. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto.
India vs Bangladesh 2 Test Series 2024: Full schedule
| Dates | Test Matches | Stadiums & City | Timing |
| Thur, Sept 19 to Mon, Sept 23 | First Test, Ind vs Ban
Ind 376 (91.2 overs) Ban 1376 (91.2 overs) Ind 287/4 (64 overs) Ban 234 (62.1 overs) India won by 280 runs |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 9:30 AM IST / 04:00 AM GMT |
| Fri, Sept 27 to Tues, Oct 1 | Second Test, Ind vs Ban
Ban 233 (74.2 overs) Ind 285/9 (34.4 overs) Ban 146 (47 overs) Ind 98/3 (17.2 overs) India won by 7 wickets |
Green Park, Kanpur | 9:30 AM IST / 04:00 AM GMT |
India wins the Test Series 2-0 against Bangladesh (India Today)
Test Series: Squads
India Team Squad for the first test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
Bangladesh Team Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik
Indian cricket team excited to take on Bangladesh in 2024 Test and T20I series (LatestLY)
India vs Bangladesh 3 T20I 2024: Full schedule
| Dates | T20I Matches | Stadiums & City | Timing |
| Sun, 06 Oct | 1st T20I, Ind vs Ban
Ban 127 (19.5 overs) Ind 132/3 (11.5 overs) India won by 7 wickets |
New Madhvrao Scindia Stadium, Gwalior | 7.00 PM IST / 1.30 PM GMT |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | 2nd T20I, Ind vs Ban
Ind 221/9 (20 overs) Ban 135/9 (20 overs) India won by 86 runs |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7.00 PM IST / 1.30 PM GMT |
| Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | 3rd T20I, Ind vs Ban
Ind 297/6 (20 overs) Ban 164/7 (20 overs) India won by 133 runs |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7.00 PM IST / 1.30 PM GMT |
India won the T20 matches by 3-0.
T2oIs: Squad
India squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Bangladesh squad: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar.
Indian batsman Virat Kohli and Bangladesh bowler Mushfiqur play against each other in India vs Bangladesh series (SportsTiger.com)
After a well-earned month-long break, Rohit Sharma and his team are back in action, gearing up for the Test and T20I series against Bangladesh. Preparations kicked off on Friday under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, with the entire squad, including Rohit and star batsman Virat Kohli, gathering at MA Chidambaram Stadium. New bowling coach, South African legend Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour were also present as the team set their sights on the first Test starting on September 19.
Virat Kohli makes a return to Test Matches
This upcoming Test match is eagerly awaited, marking India’s return to international cricket after the August India vs Sri Lanka T20I series. It also sees the much-anticipated return of Virat Kohli to Test cricket. While Kohli missed the previous five Tests, he is now focused on playing as many matches as possible, especially after retiring from T20Is, in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
As the Bangladesh tour to India kicks off, fans can expect an exciting clash with both teams eager to make their mark. The test series promises thrilling cricket in Chennai and Kanpur. Watch India vs Bangladesh live on Star Sports Network and live streaming on Disney+Hotstar!
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