Dinesh Karthik predicts the winner and score line of the India-Bangladesh Test series

The Indian cricket team is preparing to continue its international campaign with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. I The first test is set to begin on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This will mark India’s return to Test cricket after their 0-2 ODI series defeat Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh’s recent success and top decision by Dinesh Karthik

Bangladesh’s recent performance, including their first ever Test series win Pakistanattracted a lot of attention. This victory pushed them to number 4 in the division World Test Championship (WTC) stop. Bangladesh seam bowlers Nahid Rana again Hasan Mahmud they were in excellent form as they combined to destroy Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

However, despite their recent success, the former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes that Bangladesh may not pose a serious challenge to India at home. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he revealed the difficulty of winning in India.

“I personally don’t think Bangladesh will give India any trouble. Beating India in India is a funny task, even though Bangladesh played well in Pakistan, I don’t think they will trouble India too much,” Karthik said.

IND vs BAN: Pitch and team strategy

Karthik opined that India might opt ​​for pace-friendly pitches in this series, expecting this strategy to play to their strengths. He pointed out that there might be a new generation Harshit Rana to make the team and predicted that India might employ three seamers alongside two spinners. “Would there be a chance for Harshit Rana? I thought he threw very well, something very special about him. I get the feeling that India will play on less concentrated pitches, knowing that it is a good way to beat Bangladesh. Also, they will be preparing for the Australian Test series,” the former wicketkeeper added.

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Assessing players and Team Dynamics

Karthik also commented on the return of the main male actors Rishabh Pant again KL Rahul. He praised Rahul’s progress as a wicketkeeper but noted that the physical demands of Test cricket can pose challenges. However, Karthik also admitted that Rahul has an injury problem and a tough condition to last the Test match. “KL Rahul is a top-class goalkeeper, who has improved a lot. And I don’t think it’s fair to call him a part-time wicket. “Continuing in Test cricket is a tough job over five days, and he has had an injury problem,” Karthik concluded.

India and Bangladesh: Historical performance and prospects

Historically, India has defeated Bangladesh in Test matches. Since their debut in 2000, India have won 11 out of 13 Tests against Bangladesh, drawing only twice. Despite Bangladesh’s recent progress, including a series win over Pakistan, they are yet to pick up a win against India in red-ball cricket. The upcoming series represents a big challenge for Bangladesh, as India have been strong at home, with their last series defeat in 2012.

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