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BAN vs IND, 2nd Test: Preview, Prediction and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips


image-lbxck71xTeam India currently lead the series 1-0 | Source: Twitter

After a disappointing ODI series, India turned things around in the opening Test against Bangladesh where they secured an easy 188-runs victory. The KL Rahul-led side will eye a series win when they take on the hosts in the second Test and final match of the tour on Thursday, December 22 at Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur.  

India, who were without their regular skipper Rohit Sharma put in a complete performance in the opening Test match with the likes of Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav standing out with the bat and ball. 

Although the touring party will remain without the services of their regular captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Navdeep Saini for the second Test, India boasts a good balance between youth and experience, putting them in good stead. 

As for Bangladesh, they have not clicked as a complete unit in the first match. Zakir Hasan was the only positive in their underwhelming batting performance. Their bowling department suffered a massive setback as Ebadot Hossain ruled out of the second Test. 

If the hosts are to challenge the Indians in their own backyard, a lot will rely on the likes of Taskin Ahmed, Shakin Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Zakir Hasan, the last match centurion. With both teams eyeing a win, an exhilarating Test match beckons in Mirpur. 


Match Details

  • Date and Time: December 22, 9.00 AM IST
  • Venue: Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV App 

Pitch Report

The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium offers a good batting track. Having said that, the spinners will be effective on this track. Pacers will hardly get any help from the surface in the first two days. However, as the match progresses, batting will become difficult at this venue. The team batting first has a good track record of winning matches here, hence, whoever wins the toss should look to bat first.  


Predicted Playing XIs 

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed

India: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips 

Wicket-Keeper: Litton Das, Rishabh Pant

Batters: Cheteshwar Pujara, Zakir Hasan, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill

All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj


Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav


Prediction

India have a strong roster filled with youth and experience and we back them to get the all-important win over Bangla Tigers. 


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