After securing a dominant 280-run victory in the 1st Test in Chennai, India will be looking to clinch the two-match series against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, showed their strength in the first Test with standout performances from Ravichandran Ashwin, who contributed with both bat and ball and Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, who added centuries in the second innings.
On the other side, Bangladesh will need to regroup and find ways to counter India's spinners, especially on the turning tracks of Kanpur to stand a chance in this must-win game.
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What is the head-to-head record between India and Bangladesh in Tests?
India and Bangladesh have faced off in 14 Test matches, with India winning 12 of them and the other two resulting in draws. The head-to-head record heavily favors India.
| Matches Played | India Won | Bangladesh Won | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
What are the predicted lineups for India and Bangladesh in the 2nd Test?
India is expected to retain the core of their winning squad but might consider bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test.
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Predicted India XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
Shakib sustained a finger injury during the series opener in Chennai. But Bangladesh Head Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe confirmed that he is eligible for selection.
Bangladesh might include left-arm spinner Taijul Islam in place of Nahid Rana who was expensive in the first outing.
Predicted Bangladesh XI: 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, Taijul Islam
India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Live Toss
The toss for the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test will take place at 09:00 AM (IST) on Friday, September 27.
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What are the predictions for the 2nd Test?
India is the overwhelming favourite going into the 2nd Test, especially after their comprehensive 280-run victory in the first game.
With strong performances from their batters and bowlers alike, India is expected to dominate once again, particularly on the spin-friendly surface at Green Park, Kanpur.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to improve their batting significantly to pose a challenge.
What are the latest betting odds for the IND vs BAN 2nd Test?
According to betting odds on Dafabet, India remains the strong favourite to win the 2nd Test.
| Team | Winning Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 1.02 |
| Bangladesh | 13.00 |
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