India will be taking on Bangladesh in the first Test of the three-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 will begin from 09:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on September 19. The Indian team will be looking forward to kickstarting its 2024-25 home season with a win. On the other hand, Bangladesh have showcased a lot of promise in the past and defeated Pakistan by 2-0 in their previous Test series. IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 Match Preview: India Look to Spin New Story but Tricky Bangladesh No Pushovers.

The Indian team has an invincible record at home and they will be looking forward to continuing the same against Bangladesh as well. The Rohit Sharma-led side will have the backs of many major players such as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah. On the other hand, the Bangladeshi team will be looking forward to repeating the magic they showcased in Pakistan. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Co have the likes of experienced player such as Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan who performed well against Pakistan and will have the onus of repeating the same performance. India vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of IND vs BAN Test Series 2024, Here Are Results of Last 5 Encounters Between These Two Teams in Cricket's Longest Format.

Chennai Weather Updates Live

As per Accuweather, there is around 20 to 55 percent chance of rain on September 19 during the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024. There will be cloud cover throughout the day and the temperature will be between 30 degree celsius to 33 degree celsius.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is probably friendly for the spinners and doesn't offer much support to the pacers. The batsmen find it difficult to score runs at the pitch. The average first innings score at the ground is 347.

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