India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024: Ashwin’s record 11th Man of the Series award, Bumrah’s rise to No. 1 in Test Rankings, Kohli’s 27,000 runs and India’s 18th straight home series victory in Test cricket.
The India vs Bangladesh Test series, which recently concluded, marked India’s 18th consecutive Test series victory at home. This remarkable achievement highlights the formidable strength and dominance of the Indian cricket team, as they have now maintained an undefeated streak in the Test series on home soil for over a decade. The series, consisting of two matches, took place from September 19 to October 1, 2024, with games held in Chennai and Kanpur. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the series, including key highlights, standout performances, the latest WTC standings post-series, and a glimpse into India’s cricket schedule for 2024.
India vs Bangladesh Test Series Overview
The series consisted of two Tests held in Chennai and Kanpur, where India clinched a decisive 2-0 victory, significantly boosting their position in the WTC points table. This comprehensive win showcased India’s dominance and set the stage for upcoming challenges against formidable opponents like the Kiwis and Australia.
Here are the 7 key moments from the India vs Bangladesh Test Series:
- India has convincingly won the two-match series 2-0, extending their streak to 18 consecutive Test series victories at home.
- India currently leads the World Test Championship (WTC) points table with a PCT of 74.24, enhancing their prospects for a spot in the WTC final in June 2025.
- Ravichandran Ashwin produced an all-round performance, scoring 114 runs and scalping 11 wickets in the series. He achieved his 37th five-wicket haul in the first Test of this series, equaling Shane Warne’s record and placing him behind only Muttiah Muralitharan (67). Additionally, Ashwin won his 11th Man of the Series award, jointly the most in Test history alongside Muralitharan.
- Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the series’ top wicket-taker with 11 wickets at an average of 21.27. He recently became the number 1 Test bowler in the latest ICC bowler rankings.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer in the series with 189 runs and jumped up two spots to the third position in the latest ICC batsmen rankings released earlier this week.
- In this series, India set several Test cricket records, including the fastest team fifty (achieved in 16 balls) and the fastest team scores for 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs. They maintained a run rate of over 8 throughout their innings, declaring at 285/9 in the second Test. Additionally, they achieved the fastest 50-run partnership in just 19 balls.
- Virat Kohli reached a significant milestone of completing 27,000 international runs during the second Test’s first innings, becoming the fastest batter (594 innings) and only the fourth batter in cricket history to reach this feat. He also jumped 6 places in the latest ICC batsmen rankings, now sitting at sixth position after being ranked 12th before the series.
First Test Highlights
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Result: India won by 280 runs
In a thrilling first Test, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his all-round prowess by scoring a century and taking six wickets in the second innings, securing a decisive victory for the India cricket team. Ashwin’s achievement of his 37th five-wicket haul in Test cricket came in front of his home crowd in Chennai, placing him alongside legends like Shane Warne for the fifth most five-wicket hauls. After a shaky start at 144/6, Ashwin and Jadeja stitched a crucial partnership of 199 runs, steering India to a formidable total. Ashwin’s performance also moved him to eighth on the all-time wicket-takers list by surpassing Courtney Walsh, further solidifying his legacy.
First Innings Score:
India: 376 (Ravichandran Ashwin 113, Ravindra Jadeja 86; Shakib Al Hasan 5-83)
Bangladesh: 149 (Shakib Al Hasan 32; Jasprit Bumrah 4-50, Ravindra Jadeja 2-19)
Second Innings Score:
India: 287/4 declared (Shubman Gill 119*, Rishabh Pant 109; Mehidy Hasan 2-103)
Bangladesh: 234 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 82; Ravichandran Ashwin 6-88, Ravindra Jadeja 3-58)
Man of the Match: Ravichandran Ashwin
Second Test Highlights
Venue: Green Park Stadium, Kanpur
Result: India won by seven wickets
The Kanpur Test faced significant weather challenges, with only 35 overs bowled on the first day due to rain. The second day was completely washed out, and the third day saw no play because of wet outfield conditions.
India declared their first innings at 285 for 9, taking a 52-run lead in response to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 233. Despite facing challenges, India maintained a brisk scoring rate intending to get a result out form this test match. In the second innings, the Bangladeshi batters struggled and crumbled to a mere 146 runs, with the likes of Bumrah and Jadeja leading the Indian bowling attack. Subsequently, India comfortably pursued the modest target of 95 runs, only losing three wickets in the process, largely due to Jaiswal’s impactful fifty. This comprehensive victory serves as a testament to the Indian team’s dominance in their home conditions and showcases their prowess in all facets of the game.
First Innings Score:
Bangladesh: 233 (Mominul Haque 107*; Jasprit Bumrah 3-50)
India: 285/9 declared (Yashasvi Jaiswal 72, KL Rahul 68; Mehidy Hasan 4-41, Shakib Al Hasan 4-78)
Second Innings Score:
Bangladesh: 146 (Shadman Islam 50; Jasprit Bumrah 3-17, Ravindra Jadeja 3-34, Ravichandran Ashwin 3-50)
India: 98/3 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51, Virat Kohli 29*; Mehidy Hasan 2-44)
Man of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Top Performers of the Series
Batting
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was exceptional, accumulating a total of 189 runs across four innings at an average of 47.25.
- Shubman Gill impressed with 164 runs at an average of 54.66, including a crucial century in the first Test.
- Rishabh Pant contributed significantly as well with 161 runs, maintaining an average of 53.66.
Bowling
- Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with 11 wickets, averaging just 12.81.
- Ravichandran Ashwin matched Bumrah’s wicket count with another exceptional performance, also picking 11 wickets at an average of 19.27, including a standout six-wicket haul in the second innings of the first Test.
- Ravindra Jadeja contributed significantly with his bowling as well, claiming 9 wickets at an average of 15.44.
Man of the Series
Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the Man of the Series for his outstanding all-round performance, finishing with 11 wickets (best bowling figures: 6/88) and scoring a total of 114 runs, which also included one century (113 in the first Test). This was Ashwin’s 11th Man of the Series award in Tests, tying him with Muttiah Muralitharan.
Top Three Player Fan Ratings
- Ravichandran Ashwin: Runs: 114, Wickets: 11, Ratings: 9.5 (out of 10)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Runs: 189, Wickets: 0, Ratings: 9.2
- Ravindra Jadeja: Runs: 94, Wickets: 9, Ratings: 8.4
WTC Points Table (2023-2025 Cycle)
Here is the updated WTC Points table for the current 2023-25 cycle after the India vs Bangladesh Test series:
India
Played: 11 | Wins: 8 | Losses: 2 | Draws: 1 | Points: 98 | Percentage: 74.24%
Australia
Played: 12 | Wins: 8 | Losses: 3 | Draws: 1 | Points: 90 | Percentage: 62.50%
Sri Lanka
Played: 9 | Wins: 5 | Losses: 4 | Draws: 0 | Points: 60 | Percentage: 55.56%
England
Played: 16 | Wins: 8 | Losses: 7 | Draws: 1 | Points: 81 | Percentage: 42.19%
For more details on the ICC World Test Championship check the official ICC website.
India Cricket Team Schedule 2024
T20 Series against Bangladesh:
- Match 1: October 6, Gwalior
- Match 2: October 9, Delhi
- Match 3: October 12, Hyderabad
New Zealand Test Series:
- Match 1: October 16-20, Bengaluru
- Match 2: October 24-28, Pune
- Match 3: November 1-5, Wankhede
South Africa T20 Series:
- Match 1: November 8, Durban
- Match 2: November 10, Gqeberha
- Match 3: November 13, Centurion
- Match 4: November 15, Johannesburg
Australia Tour (Border Gavaskar Series):
- Match 1: November 22-26, Perth
- Match 2: November 30, Tour Match in Canberra
- Match 3: December 6-10, Adelaide (D/N)
- Match 4: December 14-18, Brisbane
- Match 5: December 26-30, Melbourne
- Match 6: January 3-7, Sydney
The recently announced T20 squad for the Bangladesh series will be captained by Surya Kumar Yadav and includes key players like Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Mayan Yadav and Hardik Pandya.
Conclusion
The India vs Bangladesh Test series has further solidified the India cricket team’s position as a powerhouse in Test cricket with their 18th consecutive series win at home. This incredible streak has been maintained for over a decade, with their last series loss on home soil dating back to 2012 against England.
As they continue to assert their dominance, India is well-placed at the top of the WTC points table, inching closer to qualifying for the WTC final slated for June 2025 at Lord’s, London.
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Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs Bangladesh T20 series and the New Zealand three-match Test series Live on Jio Cinema and Sports 18 Network. The excitement continues as India prepares for more thrilling encounters ahead in the 2024 cricket calendar.
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