Approaching milestones ahead of India-Bangladesh Test Series
The Two test series between India and Bangladesh will start with the first test at Chennai starting from Sep 19 2024.
Chepauk is all set to host its 35th test and the first between India and Bangladesh. Chepauk will share the second place with Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi for most tests played in India. Both these grounds will be hosting 35 tests. Eden Gardens, Kolkata with 42 tests occupies the first place
This test would be the 580th test for India, while Bangladesh would be playing its 145th test
India would be playing its 290th test at home and Bangladesh would be playing its 68th test on away soil
India and Bangladesh have played three tests on Indian soil and Chennai Test would be the fourth test between the two teams on Indian soil. India and Bangladesh have played thirteen tests overall and the ensuing Chennai Test would be the fourteenth test between the two teams
Chennai as a city has hosted 43 tests – 34 tests at Chepauk and nine tests at Nehru Stadium. Chennai as a city hold the record for hosting most tests in India. Kolkata is the other City to host 42 tests. The ensuing test between India and Bangladesh will be the 44th test at Chennai
V Kohli has scored 29 centuries prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 30th century. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 30 or more centuries in tests. Others are – SR Tendulkar {51}, R Dravid {36} and SM Gavaskar {34}
V Kohli has scored 59 half centuries prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 60th half century. If he gets it, he would then become the fifth Indian batsman to score 50 or more half centuries in tests. Others are – SR Tendulkar {119}, R Dravid {99}, SM Gavaskar {79} and VVS Laxman {73}
V Kohli has scored 14 centuries on home soil prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 15th century. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 15 or more centuries in tests on home soil. Others are – SR Tendulkar {22}, SM Gavaskar {16} and R Dravid {15}
R Ashwin and V Kohli have played six tests against Bangladesh prior to this test. If they appears in Chennai test, then it would be their seventh test against Bangladesh and they would be sharing the Indian record for most appearances against Bangladesh. Other Indian cricketers who have played seven tests against Bangladesh are – SR Tendulkar, R Dravid, I Sharma and Zaheer Khan
V Kohli has played nine innings against Bangladesh prior to this test. One more innings in the ensuing test would be his tenth innings. He would then share the record for most innings played against Bangladesh with R Dravid who has played ten innings. If he plays two innings in this test, he would then own the record of playing most innings against Bangladesh – eleven innngs.
V Kohli has scored 49 boundary fours against Bangladesh prior to this test. One more boundary four would him 50 boundary fours. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 50 plus boundary fours against Bangladesh. Others are – SR Tenulkar {87}, R Dravid {76} and CA Pujara {59}
V Kohli has scored 437 rune against Bangladesh prior to this test. 63 more runs would him 500 runs. If he gets it, he woulnd then become the third Indian batsman to score 500 plus runs against Bangladesh. Others are – SR Tenulkar {820} and R Dravid {560}
RG Sharma will become the seventh captain to lead India against Bangladesh. Najam Hossain Shanto will become the fifth captain to lead Bangladesh against India. Thus both the teams will be led by captains who are leading for the first time against each other
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 376 runs against India prior to this test. He needs 24 runs for his 400 runs. If he gets them, then he would become the second Bangladesh batsman to score 400 plus runs against India. Mushfiqur Rahim is the other batsman who has scored 604 runs Infact he is the only Bangladesh batsman to score 600 plus runs against India
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 47 boundary fours against India prior to this test. Three more boundary four would him 50 boundary fours. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Bangladesh batsman to score 50 plus boundary fours against India. Others are – Mushfiqur Rahim {83}, Mohammad Ashraful {55} and Mahmadullah {50}
R Ashwin has six five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs one more five wicket haul for his seventh. If he gets it, he would then share the record for most five wicket hauls by an Indian bowler on home soil with A Kumble. A Kumble has seven five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil.
R Ashwin has six five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs two more five wickets haul for his eighth. If he gets it, he would then own the record for most five wicket hauls by an Indian bowler on home soil. He would go past A Kumble who has seven five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil.
R Ashwin has 28 five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs two more five wickets haul for his 30th. If he gets it, he would then become the second bowler to capture five plus wicket hauls on 30 plus occasions in the annals of test cricket. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has to his credit 45 five wicket hauls on home soil.
R Ashwin has 36 five wicket hauls to his credit. He needs one more five wicket haul for his 37th. If he gets it, he would then share the second place for most five plus wicket hauls in the annals of test cricket with SK Warne of Australia. SK Warne has 37 five wicket hauls to his credit. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka with 67 five wicket hauls occupies the first place.
R Ashwin has 36 five wicket hauls to his credit. He needs two more five wickets haul for his 38th. If he gets it, he would occupy the second place for most five plus wicket hauls in the annals of test cricket. He would go past SK Warne of Australia. Who has 37 five wicket hauls to his credit. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka with 67 five wicket hauls occupies the first place.
Shakib Al Hasan has captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the 53rd bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture 250 plus wickets. He would also become the first Bangladesh bowler to capture 250 plus wickets
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the fifth cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. Others are – N Kapil Dev {5248 runs and 434 wickets}, IT Botham {5200 runs and 383 wickets}, DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} and JH Kallis {13289 runs and 292 wickets}
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left handed cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left handed cricketer to perform such a feat.
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left arm spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left arm spin bowler to perform such a feat.
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other spin bowler to perform such a feat.
RA Jadeja has captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the 38th bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture 300 plus wickets. He would also become the seventh Indian bowler to capture 300 plus wickets
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the eleventh cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. He would also become the third Indian cricketer to score 3000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} and Kapil Dev {5248 runs and 434 wickets}
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – SK Warne {3154 runs and 708 wickets}, R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} and DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets}
RA Jadeja would also become the second Indian spin bowler to score 3000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} is the other Indian spin bowler to perform such a feat
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left handed cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left handed cricketer to perform such a feat.The Two test series between India and Bangladesh will start with the first test at Chennai starting from Sep 19 2024.
Chepauk is all set to host its 35th test and the first between India and Bangladesh. Chepauk will share the second place with Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi for most tests played in India. Both these grounds will be hosting 35 tests. Eden Gardens, Kolkata with 42 tests occupies the first place
This test would be the 580th test for India, while Bangladesh would be playing its 145th test
India would be playing its 290th test at home and Bangladesh would be playing its 68th test on away soil
India and Bangladesh have played three tests on Indian soil and Chennai Test would be the fourth test between the two teams on Indian soil. India and Bangladesh have played thirteen tests overall and the ensuing Chennai Test would be the fourteenth test between the two teams
Chennai as a city has hosted 43 tests – 34 tests at Chepauk and nine tests at Nehru Stadium. Chennai as a city hold the record for hosting most tests in India. Kolkata is the other City to host 42 tests. The ensuing test between India and Bangladesh will be the 44th test at Chennai
V Kohli has scored 29 centuries prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 30th century. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 30 or more centuries in tests. Others are – SR Tendulkar {51}, R Dravid {36} and SM Gavaskar {30}
V Kohli has scored 59 half centuries prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 60th half century. If he gets it, he would then become the fifth Indian batsman to score 50 or more half centuries in tests. Others are – SR Tendulkar {119}, R Dravid {99}, SM Gavaskar {79} and VVS Laxman {73}
V Kohli has scored 14 centuries on home soil prior to this test. He needs one more century for his 15th century. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 15 or more centuries in tests on home soil. Others are – SR Tendulkar {22}, SM Gavaskar {16} and R Dravid {15}
R Ashwin and V Kohli have played six tests against Bangladesh prior to this test. If they appears in Chennai test, then it would be their seventh test against Bangladesh and they would be sharing the Indian record for most appearances against Bangladesh. Other Indian cricketers who have played seven tests against Bangladesh are – SR Tendulkar, R Dravid, I Sharma and Zaheer Khan
V Kohli has played nine innings against Bangladesh prior to this test. One more innings in the ensuing test would be his tenth innings. He would then share the record for most innings played against Bangladesh with R Dravid who has played ten innings. If he plays two innings in this test, he would then own the record of playing most innings against Bangladesh – eleven innngs.
V Kohli has scored 49 boundary fours against Bangladesh prior to this test. One more boundary four would him 50 boundary fours. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Indian batsman to score 50 plus boundary fours against Bangladesh. Others are – SR Tenulkar {87}, R Dravid {76} and CA Pujara {59}
V Kohli has scored 437 rune against Bangladesh prior to this test. 63 more runs would him 500 runs. If he gets it, he woulnd then become the third Indian batsman to score 500 plus runs against Bangladesh. Others are – SR Tenulkar {820} and R Dravid {560}
RG Sharma will become the seventh captain to lead India against Bangladesh. Najam Hossain Shanto will become the fifth captain to lead Bangladesh against India. Thus both the teams will be led by captains who are leading for the first time against each other
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 376 runs against India prior to this test. He needs 24 runs for his 400 runs. If he gets them, then he would become the second Bangladesh batsman to score 400 plus runs against India. Mushfiqur Rahim is the other batsman who has scored 604 runs Infact he is the only Bangladesh batsman to score 600 plus runs against India
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 47 boundary fours against India prior to this test. Three more boundary four would him 50 boundary fours. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth Bangladesh batsman to score 50 plus boundary fours against India. Others are – Mushfiqur Rahim {83}, Mohammad Ashraful {55} and Mahmadullah {50}
R Ashwin has six five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs one more five wicket haul for his seventh. If he gets it, he would then share the record for most five wicket hauls by an Indian bowler on home soil with A Kumble. A Kumble has seven five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil.
R Ashwin has six five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs two more five wickets haul for his eighth. If he gets it, he would then own the record for most five wicket hauls by an Indian bowler on home soil. He would go past A Kumble who has seven five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil.
R Ashwin has 28 five wicket hauls to his credit on home soil. He needs two more five wickets haul for his 30th. If he gets it, he would then become the second bowler to capture five plus wicket hauls on 30 plus occasions in the annals of test cricket. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has to his credit 45 five wicket hauls on home soil.
R Ashwin has 36 five wicket hauls to his credit. He needs one more five wicket haul for his 37th. If he gets it, he would then share the second place for most five plus wicket hauls in the annals of test cricket with SK Warne of Australia. SK Warne has 37 five wicket hauls to his credit. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka with 67 five wicket hauls occupies the first place.
R Ashwin has 36 five wicket hauls to his credit. He needs two more five wickets haul for his 38th. If he gets it, he would occupy the second place for most five plus wicket hauls in the annals of test cricket. He would go past SK Warne of Australia. Who has 37 five wicket hauls to his credit. M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka with 67 five wicket hauls occupies the first place.
Shakib Al Hasan has captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the 53rd bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture 250 plus wickets. He would also become the first Bangladesh bowler to capture 250 plus wickets
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the fifth cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. Others are – N Kapil Dev {5248 runs and 434 wickets}, IT Botham {5200 runs and 383 wickets}, DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} and JH Kallis {13289 runs and 292 wickets}
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left handed cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left handed cricketer to perform such a feat.
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left arm spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left arm spin bowler to perform such a feat.
Shakib Al Hasan has scored 4543 runs captured 242 wickets prior to this test. He needs eight more wickets for his 250 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 4500 runs and capture 350 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other spin bowler to perform such a feat.
RA Jadeja has captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the 38th bowler in the annals of test cricket to capture 300 plus wickets. He would also become the seventh Indian bowler to capture 300 plus wickets
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the eleventh cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. He would also become the third Indian cricketer to score 3000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} and Kapil Dev {5248 runs and 434 wickets}
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the fourth spin bowler in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. Others are – SK Warne {3154 runs and 708 wickets}, R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} and DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets}
RA Jadeja would also become the second Indian spin bowler to score 3000 plus runs and capture 300 plus wickets. R Ashwin {3309 runs and 516 wickets} is the other Indian spin bowler to perform such a feat
RA Jadeja has scored 3036 runs and captured 294 wickets prior to this test. Six more wickets would fetch him 300 wickets. If he gets it, he would then become the second left handed cricketer in the annals of test cricket to score 3000 runs and capture 300 plus wickets. DL Vettori {4531 runs and 362 wickets} is the other left handed cricketer to perform such a feat.
India has won 178 tests and lost 178 tests prior to the start of the first test against Bangladesh slated to start on 19 Sep 2024 at Chennai. If India wins this test, it would become the fourth team in the annals of test cricket to win more tests than the tests it has lost. Australia, England and Pakistan are the other three teams to win more tests than the tests it has lost
| No | Team | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw |
| 1 | Australia | 1877-2024 | 866 | 414 | 232 | 2 | 218 |
| 2 | England | 1877-2024 | 1077 | 397 | 325 | 0 | 355 |
| 3 | India | 1932-2024 | 579 | 178 | 178 | 1 | 222 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 1952-2024 | 458 | 148 | 144 | 0 | 166 |