PAK vs BAN: Pakistan bounced back properly in the first session of Day 3, as the seamers rattled through the defence of the Bangladeshi top order. The first day was washed out totally by rain in Rawalpindi, and Pakistan seemed disappointed by their wasted day after a first test loss in their homeland. However, the rain gods favored them as they made it to the ground on a sunny day on Day 2, where Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the Bangladesh all-rounder, gained immense success with the ball. Miraz?s 5-wicket haul alongside Taskin?s 3-fer broke the back of Pakistan?s batting order and restricted them to 274, while Bangladesh were 14/0. Then Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza, the two Pakistan seamers, one brought in place of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naseem_Shah">Naseem Shah</a>, delivered with the new ball, as the bowling pair struck six times within 36 balls as he demolished the Bangladesh batters, as they ended 6/26. 



ALSO READ; <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-3-key-player-battles-to-look-at-in-the-second-test-at-rawalpindi/">PAK vs BAN: 3 Key Player Battles to Look At in the Second Test at Rawalpindi</a> The bowlers from both ends kept it simple, as he targeted the stumps and stuck to his line and length. With Mir Hamza finding lateral movement with the wind, he got the earlier of Zakir Hasan before finally getting him trapped in front of the wicket. Khurram Shahzad, on the other hand, struck more with his fine length and line, as he often hit the stumps with his better pace. Hamza has two wickets as well. The Pakistan team were then given some resistance from the Bangladesh lower-order batters, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as they both added vital runs for Bangladesh to help them avoid their follow-on. 



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 Bangladesh now in their first innings are 118/6, with both batters still holding onto their innings at 44* and 43* for Litton and Mehidy at the time of writing.

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PAK vs BAN: Pakistan seamers rattle Bangladesh's top-order while top players bite the dust

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PAK vs BAN: Pakistan is playing the second test match of the Bangladesh series also at Rawalpindi. They lost the first game by a humiliating 10 wickets to the Bangladesh team and were determined to win the match in order to tie the series. Pakistan made many subtle changes to their squad, and even their top order contributed immensely to their team?s first innings, while even<a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/salman-agha-623977"> Salman Ali Agha</a> later contributed to the team total with a fighting fifty. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has struck five times in the first inning, with Bangladesh also facing a tough situation in the first inning as they were 26/6 when Miraz came in to bat alongside Litton Das. Both the Bangladesh lower-order batters played immensely well, as they had a 150+ run partnership between them to rescue Bangladesh. Miraz got out on 78 while Litton kept his end firm only to score a stunning hundred. 



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 The Bangladesh pacers, Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana, struck four times between them as Pakistan are in trouble again with 117/6 at lunch. 



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 However, Rizwan again holds the tail with Salman Ali Agha, and Pakistan would be hopeful for a return from their current 126/6 as they lead by 138 runs at the time of writing.

PAK vs BAN: Pakistan struggled again in the second inning as Bangladesh pacers wrecked havoc

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IND vs BAN: India will begin their hectic test schedule with the encounter against Bangladesh on the 19th of this month at Chennai. This will be the initiation of India's red ball era before the WTC. Playing against Bangladesh, India has picked a few players from the Duleep Trophy which was earlier mentioned as a mandate tournament to feature in for being brought into India?s team for the longest format. They have included the services of players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant who will make their test return after a long wait. Also, the likes of Akash Deep and Dayal are brought in as Indian pacers. Bangladesh on the other hand are a very confident side as they have recently had their win over Pakistan on their home soil, for the first-ever series sweep against the nation. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-take-a-look-at-the-player-battles-from-bangladeshs-tour-of-india-first-test">Let's take a look at the Player battles from Bangladesh?s tour of India - First Test.</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#3-rohit-sharma-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">3. Rohit Sharma vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-yashasvi-jaiswal-vs-hasan-mahmud">2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Hasan Mahmud</a></li><li class=""><a href="#1-mushfiqur-rahim-vs-ravi-ashwin">1. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravi Ashwin</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-look-at-the-player-battles-from-bangladeshs-tour-of-india-first-test">Let's take a look at the Player battles from Bangladesh?s tour of India - First Test.</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-rohit-sharma-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">3. Rohit Sharma vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>



The Indian skipper has been their highest run-getter in WTC history and is the form of his life during the probable end phase of his career at 37. He has been a terrific striker and often takes on the pacers with his aggressiveness and furious stance, however, Rohit though he is India?s current best aid against spin has often got out to the quirky wizards. Miraz was the Most Valuable Player for Bangladesh as he turned the player of the series for his all-round performance with both bat and ball. Miraz took wickets whenever his skipper needed him to. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-yashasvi-jaiswal-vs-hasan-mahmud">2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Hasan Mahmud</h3>



Another Indian opener in the list, Jaiswal is India?s current highest run-getter across formats in 2024. The 22-year-old batter is also known for his capability to give it back at the red-ball bowlers. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasan_Mahmud">Hasan Mahmud</a> has emerged as Bangladesh?s star with the new ball and in the absence of Shoriful he is also their best pacer in charge, as his five-fer changed the course of the game in the Pakistan second innings in the 2nd Rawalpindi test. Mahmud would be the skipper, Shanto's Talisman against the ace young batter. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-mushfiqur-rahim-vs-ravi-ashwin">1. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravi Ashwin</h3>



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The two most experienced players from both the dugouts take on each other at Chennai. With this ground being Ashwin?s home ground he will be having the upper hand. The way Rahim batted against Pakistan to score a stunning heroic 191 was what will boost his confidence. He is also one of the first players of spin, hence for these two, it will not only be a battle between two cricket legends but also a rare feat to two brilliant minds of the game.

IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player battles to watch out for in the First Test between India and Bangladesh|

IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player battles to watch out for in the First Test between India and Bangladesh

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IND vs BAN: India is now on the verge of entering their hectic red-ball schedule, with the first test against Bangladesh about to begin in less than 24 hours at the iconic venue of the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Indian greats Rohit Sharma and veteran Virat Kohli will be back on the cricket field with their experience and all their brilliance with the red ball. India is toiling themselves with intense practice sessions ahead of the 1st Test at Chepauk. The test schedule will also await witnessing several records being made as well as broken, as India?s Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Ashwin will be seen in action. The young opener is just 132 runs behind, breaking an all-time record for India, while also only 9 sixes away from setting a world record, which he might achieve in the very first test only if Jaiswal continues his touch. Ravi Ashwin also has the chance to inch closer to Lyon as the highest wicket-taker in WTC history. Amid all these records seemed to be threatened, the Bangladesh coach, as well as the skipper, showed intent as well as belief to be a firm opposition after their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan in the longer format.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let?s take a look at the best possible playing 11:</h2>



India playing 11: Rohit Sharma [C], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akash_Deep">Akash Deep</a>, Jasprit Bumrah, and Yash Dayal. Bangladesh Playing 11: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto [C], Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Hasan Mahmud. Both the teams will largely look to dominate with ace spinners they have like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the Indian spin wizard Ashwin. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who can win the 1st Test at Chennai?</h2>



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The Chennai test is to be played on a unique red soil track, which is very different from the usual black soil track Bangladesh is adapted to play on when at home. Also, the Indian team has remained invincible when playing on home soil, as they have been unbeaten since 2013 against any side in India. With Rohit and Jaiswal at the top being a vital asset for the Indian team, and their ace spinners alongside the new pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, India stand as the favorites to win the opening test. However, with the Bangladeshi middle order comprising of veterans Mushfiqur and Shakib and their youngsters Litton and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehidy_Hasan_Miraz">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a>, with both bat and ball, they too would stand as a firm opposition to the hosts, yet India remains to be the favorites to win the match.



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IND vs BAN: Strongest Probable Playing 11, Winner Prediction, and more||

IND vs BAN: Strongest Probable Playing 11, Winner Prediction, and more

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India vs Bangladesh T20I: After the end of the red ball series ahead of the initiation of the shortest format of the white-ball games, India looks to enter a commanding position further as they extend their winning streak further in the shortest format of the game. Following the Bangladesh series, India will not feature further in the T20 matches, however, the a continuous quest for players who can replace the ones who are leaving the shortest format. Several new players have been included in the Squad for both teams. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-take-a-look-at-the-possible-player-battles-ahead-of-the-1st-t-20-i">Let?s take a look at the possible player battles ahead of the 1st T20I:</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#3-abhishek-sharma-vs-mustafizur-rehman">3. Abhishek Sharma vs Mustafizur Rehman</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-suryakumar-yadav-vs-tanzid-hasan">2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Tanzid Hasan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#1-rinku-singh-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">1. Rinku Singh vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-look-at-the-possible-player-battles-ahead-of-the-1st-t-20-i">Let?s take a look at the possible player battles ahead of the 1st T20I:</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-abhishek-sharma-vs-mustafizur-rehman">3. Abhishek Sharma vs Mustafizur Rehman </h3>



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The exceptionally talented opener, Abhishek Sharma has once again been called ahead of the T20I series and this is another chance for him to excel when in the absence of the frontline openers. Abhishek started scoring in the competition, as he dominated with his maiden international century in just the second appearance he made in the shortest format. However, one weak spot in his batting seems his often dismissals to slower balls as a result of his fastest scoring rates. Hence, the experienced Mustafizur might cause hindrance to their innings. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-suryakumar-yadav-vs-tanzid-hasan">2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Tanzid Hasan </h3>



The Indian skipper is one of the biggest possible threats in the Indian batting lineup, as he has emerged as not only India?s but the world?s one of the finest talents in T20 cricket. Hence, this stands as the most vital wicket for any opponent team. While Tanzid Hasan was the one who dismissed the batter in the T20 World Cup as well, Tanzid has evolved as one of Bangladesh's finest pace options, with SKY being completely invincible to spin. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-rinku-singh-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">1. Rinku Singh vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>



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While Rinku Singh the KKR batter has evolved as one of the finest finishing options for India, and he has occasionally played the finest of innings in his short yet decorated T20I career. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehidy_Hasan_Miraz">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a>, Bangladesh?s MVP has evolved in the meantime and has been recalled to the shortest format as well, with his all-round skills he will be better as a batter and also a quality spinner, replacing the likes of the veteran Shakib Al Hasan. A fierce battle might be fought between these two players from either side.



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3 Key Player Battles ahead of India vs Bangladesh first T20I||

3 Key Player Battles ahead of India vs Bangladesh first T20I

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IND vs BAN: India will begin the highly anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign today in Dubai against neighbouring rivals Bangladesh. Placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, India is expected to be the heavyweight in the group. 
India will play all their games at the iconic Dubai International Stadium, as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> will lead their campaign in ICC tournaments, probably for the last time. Bangladesh’s morale seems to be at an all-time high with their recent decent performances in the 50-over format, and their experience in the Pakistan tracks gives them an upper hand. 
<h2 dir="ltr">IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player Battles in the ICC Champions Trophy:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Rohit Sharma vs. Taskin Ahmed</h3>
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The list mostly contains Indian batters and Bangladeshi bowlers, as the Bangladesh batters have not proven to be serious contenders for runs in the ODI format. The opening Indian batter, Rohit Sharma, has been in stunning form ever since 2023 and scored his 32nd century recently in the second ODI against England. 
Taskin Ahmed has attained considerable success against Rohit Sharma, as he has often dismissed Sharma under several conditions.
<h3 dir="ltr">2. Shubman Gill vs. Mustafizur Rahman </h3>
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Shubman Gill is currently India’s most set batter getting into the ICC Champions Trophy, especially after a stellar series in the India vs. England ODI series. Shubman Gill recently scored 2500+ runs and achieved several records for himself as well as the team. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustafizur_Rahman">Mustafizur Rahman</a>, the left-arm medium bowler, is the most experienced bowler in the Bangladesh team. Shubman Gill will have to face him with the new ball, and the batter has often been troubled by the natural angle created by the left-arm seamers, which makes this a thrilling contest. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Shreyas Iyer vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>
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Shreyas Iyer’s form has been considerably good in the 50-over format; he seemed the most consistent player alongside Gill in the England ODI series. Iyer was picked by the ICC as one of the batters to shine in the Champions Trophy. 
However, Shreyas Iyer is seen as excellent against quick bowling, with the only weakness being exposed against spinners, especially slow spin, which can affect him, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz is the best player in charge to deliver this breakthrough.
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3 key player battles for the upcoming IND vs BAN champions trophy match

The India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy encounter will be India's kickstart to the much-anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player Battles in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy clash

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India dominated Pakistan with Kohli’s century and disciplined bowling, securing a 6-wicket victory. Pakistan’s 241 wasn’t enough as India chased comfortably, sealing a semifinal spot and virtually eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.

IND vs PAK: REVENGED! KING KOHLI Stars as India Crushed Pakistan by 6 Wickets

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After getting hit for a four, Shaheen Afridi came up with a brutal reply as he made India captain Rohit Sharma look clueless.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi takes his revenge! Bamboozles Rohit Sharma with a brutal yorker

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Pakistan National Cricket Team put hard yards in their preparations for the game against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

IND vs PAK: Pakistan ordered to win at any cost against India in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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Babar Azam, as per the reports, is down with viral just like India's Rishabh Pant.

Babar Azam ruled out of India game in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy? Batter suffers...

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India and Pakistan's fierce ICC rivalry continues, with India dominating overall but Pakistan excelling in the Champions Trophy. Shubman Gill’s record-breaking form adds excitement to this high-stakes clash.

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