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India is set to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting Thursday in Chennai. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, is preparing with intense training sessions ahead of the opening match.

The players, including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and R Ashwin, have been practicing at Chepauk Stadium, with a focus on tackling Bangladesh's spin attack. The team practiced on pitches that offered bounce, preparing for both pace and spin challenges.

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India is likely to play three spinners and two pacers, given the Chennai pitch’s spin-friendly nature. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to lead the spin attack, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will handle the pace duties.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, enters the series after a successful tour of Pakistan, giving them a boost. However, they will face a strong Indian team, especially in home conditions, where spin is expected to dominate.

This series will be important for both teams as they look to strengthen their standings in the World Test Championship. 

Ahead of the game, The Sporting News takes a look at head-to-head in Tests, expected lineups, match's prediction and the latest betting odds for the game between India and Bangladesh.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Head-to-head in Tests

India and Bangladesh have battled in 13 Test matches, out of which, India have won 11 matches, and the remaining two matches have been drawn.

Matches PlayedIndia WonBangladesh WonNo Results/Ties
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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Predicted lineups

Predicted India XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

Predicted Bangladesh XI: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Live Toss

The toss for the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test will take place at 09:00 AM (IST) on Thursday, September 19.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Prediction

India is the strong favourite to win the 1st Test against Bangladesh considering their dominant home record and the strength of their squad.

Playing in Chennai where spin has traditionally played a major role, India has the experience and quality of world-class spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav in their lineup.

The team’s batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will be expected to lead the counterattack against Bangladesh's rising and confident bowling attack. With the added knowledge of home conditions and a well-rounded squad, India is expected to win the opening encounter of the series.

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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Latest betting odds

According to odds on Dafabet, India are the favourites to win in the 1st Test against Bangladesh.

TeamWinning Odds
India1.05
Bangladesh11.00

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.