Ashwin Stars in India's Dominant First Test Win Over Bangladesh: Day 1 Highlights
The first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore witnessed a complete domination by the hosts. The match, which was expected to be a close contest, turned into a one-sided affair with India securing a comprehensive victory by an innings and 130 runs. The hero of the day was undoubtedly Ravichandran Ashwin, who bowled with exceptional accuracy and control to claim a match-winning haul of 12 wickets, including a remarkable 10-wicket haul in the first innings.
Day 1: Ashwin's Masterclass and Bangladesh's Struggle
The first day of the Test match saw India exploit the helpful conditions and quickly establish their dominance. After electing to bat first, India posted a formidable score of 404, thanks to a solid century from Shubman Gill (120) and a crucial knock from Cheteshwar Pujara (90). However, it was Ashwin's performance with the ball that stole the show. The off-spinner was virtually unplayable, picking up 7 wickets in the first innings.
Bangladesh, in reply, were never able to settle down and lost wickets at regular intervals. They were eventually bowled out for a meager 145, giving India a massive lead of 259 runs. Ashwin's brilliance continued as he claimed a career-best 10-wicket haul in the first innings, etching his name in the history books.
A Day of Complete Domination
The second day of the match saw India continuing their relentless assault on the Bangladesh batting lineup. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav joined Ashwin in the bowling attack, adding further pressure on the visitors. Bangladesh were bowled out for 145 runs in their second innings, leaving India victorious by an innings and 130 runs.
Key Highlights:
- Ashwin's 12 wickets made him the star of the match.
- India's dominance was evident throughout the game.
- Bangladesh's batting woes continued to plague them.
- Shubman Gill's century laid the foundation for India's first innings total.
This emphatic win has given India a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. The second Test is scheduled to be played in Dhaka from December 14th onwards.
Looking ahead:
Bangladesh will have to regroup and find a way to overcome their batting struggles if they want to level the series in Dhaka. On the other hand, India will be looking to build on their dominant performance and secure a clean sweep. With Ashwin in such exceptional form, India will be a formidable force in the second Test as well.
