Delhi: After a big win of 280 runs in Chennai, Team India is now ready to play the second and final match of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After winning the first match, the confidence of the Indian team has increased, while Bangladesh will be under pressure to avoid a second consecutive defeat. The upcoming Test will begin on September 27, in which the Indian team will be eyeing a clean sweep of Bangladesh.
The victory in Chennai was the 179th victory in Indian Test cricket history, with which Team India created history by differentiating the number of wins and losses. With this victory, India has equaled South Africa's 179 Test wins. However, Team India has played 580 Tests, while South Africa has participated in 466 Tests. Now by winning the Kanpur Test, India can leave South Africa behind.
Opportunity to overtake Pakistan
Also, the hosts have a chance to beat Pakistan in terms of defeating Bangladesh in most Test matches. Bangladesh has been defeated the most number of times by Sri Lanka i.e. 20 times, while West Indies and New Zealand have defeated them 14 times each, and South Africa and Pakistan have defeated them 12 times each. If India wins the Kanpur Test, it will become the third most successful team against Bangladesh with 13 wins, surpassing South Africa and Pakistan.
FAQ
How many test matches has India played so far?
Since 1932, India has produced a total of 580 Test matches have been played, in which it has won 179 test matches, whereas it had to face defeat in 178 test matches.
When did India play its first test match against Bangladesh?
The first match in Test cricket history between India and Bangladesh Between 10 and 13 November in the year 2000 It was played in Dhaka. At that time the captaincy of the Indian team was with Sourav Ganguly.
