Match DetailsTournament: Bangladesh Tour of India, 2024Format: TestVenue: Green Park, KanpurDate: 27th September 2024Toss Winner: India won the toss and elected to bowl firstWeather: 26.7°C | Light rain expected
Reddy Anna IND vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
India started the series in dominant fashion, crushing Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja delivered brilliant all-round performances, while Rishabh Pant added a century. With the second Test now at Kanpur, India will look to seal the series with another win. Bangladesh struggled to withstand India's relentless bowling attack in the first Test, and Kanpur’s pitch is expected to favor spin, further tilting the balance in India's favor.
India’s spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja, and potentially Axar Patel could spell doom for Bangladesh. The black soil pitch at Green Park traditionally assists spinners, making it hard for Bangladesh to counter India’s superior bowling attack. Though Bangladesh's bowling had flashes of brilliance in the first Test, especially with Hasan Mahmud's spell, their batting was inconsistent. To stand a chance in the second Test, Bangladesh must show better application, particularly against India's spin.
India Team Preview
India showed resilience in the first Test, with their lower order coming to the rescue after early wickets fell. Ashwin's 113 and Jadeja's 86 were pivotal in India setting up a strong total. Jasprit Bumrah, leading the pace attack, wreaked havoc on Bangladesh's top order. Kanpur’s pitch should suit India’s spinners, and Ashwin, Jadeja, and Bumrah will again be key players.
India Key Players
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravindra Jadeja
Yashasvi Jaiswal
India Playing XI PredictionRohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh Team Preview
Bangladesh had their moments in the first Test, particularly when they reduced India to 144 for 6. However, they couldn’t capitalize, and poor shot selection hurt them, especially in the second innings when Ashwin ran through their lineup. Shanto's 82 was a positive, but more consistency is needed from the entire batting unit to pose a real challenge.
Bangladesh Key Players
Hasan Mahmud
Mushfiqur Rahim
Shakib Al Hasan
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh Playing XI PredictionShadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The weather forecast indicates rain on the first day, with conditions expected to improve over the next few days. The Green Park pitch is known for its spin-friendly black soil, which should come into play by the third day.
Reddy Anna’s Winning Prediction
Given India's dominance at home, their superior spin attack, and Bangladesh’s vulnerabilities, India is the overwhelming favorite to win this Test and the series.
Our prediction: India to win the 2nd Test.
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