BAN vs IND Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where to Watch on TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details for 2nd Test

Bangladesh and India are set to lock horns in the second Test match of the series, and the final game of the tour, at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on December 22. After a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the ODI series, India started off the Test series on a high note by winning the first game by a margin of 188 runs.

Having won the first game, India will look to seal the series 2-0 with an aim to strengthen their chances of making it to the World Test Championship Finals. Bangladesh are not in the race anymore and are placed at the bottom of the rankings chart, but they can pose a threat to India’s successful run if they manage to win the upcoming game.

Bangladesh have never won a Test match against India, either at home or in away games. The two sides have locked horns 12 times, and with two games ending in a draw, India won the remaining 10. KL Rahul, the stand-in skipper for India, would be hoping to continue the winning momentum and extend the streak to 11-0.

In the previous game, Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill showed brilliant composure on the field and got to their respective centuries, which helped India get a massive lead over the hosts. In reply, Indian bowlers Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel put up defining performances, which helped them restrict Bangladesh from getting anywhere near the target.

Pitch and Conditions

The match will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Of the 23 Tests played here, 12 have been won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score at this stadium is 341, and both batters and bowlers will receive equal assistance at this surface.

Probable Playing XI for BAN vs IND 2nd Test

Bangladesh

Zakir Hasan made his debut in the first Test and grabbed the opportunity in the best way possible as he bagged a century in the second innings. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan has also been in good touch and Bangladesh would be looking to put up a fight.

Probable Playing XI- Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain

West Indies

India’s aim will be only on the win, as they need to get the crucial points to retain their second place in the World Test Championship rankings. Pujara and Gill will look to continue their good form. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will look to get back in form and handle the game in case of a top-order failure.

Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav

BAN vs IND Head-to-Head in Tests

Played- 12 | Bangladesh- 00 | India- 10 | Draw – 02 |

BAN vs IND Broadcast Details

Match Timings- 9.00 AM IST, 9:30 AM LOCAL

Live Broadcast- Sony Sports Network

Live Streaming- SonyLIV App (Paid Subscription)