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Test cricket is back. Test cricket returns after a plethora of T20Is, with the World Test Championship recommencing.

Speaking of the World Test Championship, India find themselves miles ahead. With five comfortable victories in as many Tests, the Indians sit on 240 points, 180 ahead of the second-placed New Zealand. With their home record so strong, and looking at both teams on paper for this series, who could possibly bet against India further increasing their lead?

Truth be told, Bangladesh are up against it. They are without their greatest cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, whilst under the guidance of still young-faced Mominul Haque. Further, they have a group of bowlers that are yet to master the art of building pressure regularly in conditions that don’t provide huge turn. With the Indore track tipped to assist pacers, the Tigers have a massive task on their hands.

Key to an India win

Rohit Sharma drove South Africa into oblivion in his first Test series as opener. He, along with Mayank Agarwal, often gave the Indians huge head-starts by overcoming South Africa’s pacers early and then pouncing on inexperienced spinners.

So, the template is set. Overcome Bangladesh’s efforts early, and then pounce on a Shakib-less spin attack. With prolific batsmen to follow, a strong start might result in Mominul Haque aging a few years in just a few days.

Also, India’s pace attack still looks an excellent one even without the special Jasprit Bumrah. The Indore pitch is expected to be a sporting one, which is no surprise given the focus on seam under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. With India’s bowlers bowling with purpose over-after-over, the pressure they build can be too much for Bangladesh’s batsmen to withstand for extended periods.

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Key to a Bangladesh win

The immediate question that comes to mind is whether Bangladesh have enough in them to challenge India’s batting for extended periods. A sorry story for Bangladesh in Tests, particularly away from home, has been their tendency to bowl well only in short spurts, failing to build any meaningful pressure.

Here, the Bangladeshis have to build pressure. Cut the singles, hit the top of off-stump and force the Indians to work hard. The key would be to force a mistake or two out of quality players. Easier said than done, of course, but can Bangladeshis walk off the field each day feeling proud of their effort?

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Also, the batsmen will be in for a big challenge. It is no secret that India’s seamers have been excellent over the past few years, so patience, fight and dogged resistance from Bangladesh is key in overcoming challenging periods. Can the experienced players such as Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah lead the way in the absence of Tamim and Shakib?

Possible Playing 11

India have had a settled Test team in recent times. The biggest headache has been for the unlucky Hanuma Vihari. But, with India’s top order so strong at home, they can afford to play Ravindra Jadeja higher up the order.

India: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Cheteshwar Pujara, 4. Virat Kohli (c), 5. Ajinkya Rahane, 6. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Ravichandran Ashwin, 9. Ishant Sharma, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Umesh Yadav

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Bangladesh have a few more headaches. In addition to the absence of Tamim and Shakib, the form and experience of their seamers is a concern. Mustafizur Rahman, touted for big things, but in poor form, could be asked to lead the way. Also, they could go for extra batting cover, with Soumya Sarkar as the third seamer. Tough going, if the case.

Bangladesh: 1. Shadman Islam, 2. Saif Hassan/Imrul Kayes, 3. Mominul Haque (c), 4. Mushfiqur Rahim, 5. Mahmudullah, 6. Mohammad Mithun, 7. Liton Das (wk), 8. Mehidy Hasan, 9. Taijul Islam, 10. Abu Jayed, 11. Ebadat Hossain/Mustafizur Rahman

Pitch and Conditions

The track at Indore looks to be as sporting as they come in India. The weather looks very encouraging (mostly sunny) across the five days.

Stats and Facts

• India have won seven of nine Tests vs Bangladesh. The other two were draws.
• Bangladesh’s last Test win away from home was in 2017 vs Sri Lanka.
• India have won all five Tests in the WTC. Rohit Sharma (529), Ajinkya Rahane (487), Virat Kohli (453) and Mayank Agarwal (420) are in the top six for most WTC runs so far.
• India’s frontline seamers took 26 wickets at 17 in the recent Test series vs South Africa.
• This will be Bangladesh’s first Test in the WTC. Their defeat to Afghanistan didn’t count to the WTC.
• Saif Hassain could make his debut for Bangladesh: He averages 45.81 in 37 FC matches.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Anything other than an India win would be a huge surprise.

I do fear that India will only need to bat once. So, Bangladesh will need a huge effort to compete.

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