IND vs BAN 1st Test Pitch Report: Decoding The Surface Of MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IND vs BAN 1st Test: The start of India's long Test schedule is just around the corner. The finalists of two World Test Championships (2021 and 2023), India are in contention to play their third consecutive WTC Finals and the road to it begins on September 19, 2024 at the iconic Chepauk, aka the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Chennai Super Kings ' home ground. India's two Tests against Bangladesh are crucial to their hopes of ending at the top of the WTC table.

Pitch Report For MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chennai has been one of India's favoured places to play Test cricket. The conditions in the Chidambaram stadium suit India and their type of cricket. Chennai has witnessed many historic Test matches and is a nightmare for many visiting teams. The crowd in Chennai is also considered one of the most intelligent and understands the game.

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The red soil wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium traditionally has a lot to offer for the spinners and India absolutely love that. But the pitch that has been prepared for the India vs Bangladesh series opener has grass cover on it which has been used to bind the surface. The surface will have some bounce to offer for the pace bowlers too. If India win the toss and the conditions are overcast, they can choose to bowl first

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Statistics in Test matches

• Matches: 36
• Teams won batting first: 13
• Teams won bowling first: 10
• Average 1st innings score: 347
• Average 2nd innings score: 337
• Average 3rd innings score: 243
• Average 4th innings score: 154
• Highest total: 759/7 by India vs England
• Lowest total: 83/10 by India vs England

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IND vs BAN 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharam (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Rishabh Pant (WK), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin , Jasprit Bumrah , Mohammed Siraj.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.