India vs Bangladesh Test series 2024 kicks off in just a few days, with the series opener set to be played at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19 onwards.
Hosts India have a strong Test record at this venue, and both Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin have historically performed well here. Fans can expect the veteran duo to make a huge impact once again.
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India's stats, records at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium
Team India has played 34 Test matches in Chennai, winning 15, losing 7, and drawing 11, with 1 match ending in a tie. The most recent Test at this venue was against England in 2021, where India won by 317 runs. Before this victory, India had also experienced a defeat against England in Chennai.
The Indian squad for the two-Test series against Bangladesh has been announced, with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah included. Kohli has played 4 Tests in Chennai, scoring 267 runs across 6 innings, which includes one century and two half-centuries. His exceptional batting stats at this venue makes him a key player for Rohit Sharma-led India in the upcoming IND vs BAN Test series 2024.
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be crucial for Team India in IND vs BAN Test series 2024. In his 6 Test matches here in Chennai, he has scored 229 runs and taken 30 wickets in 8 innings, with a standout performance of 7 wickets for 103 runs in a single innings. His bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja is also expected to make a significant contribution, both with the bat and bowl.
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India squad for IND vs BAN 1st Test in Chennai: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.