Bangladesh Struggles Against India on Day 1
The first day of the much-anticipated Bangladesh-India Test series witnessed a dominant performance from the visitors as India bowled out Bangladesh for a paltry 150 runs. The hosts were never able to establish a foothold against a relentless Indian bowling attack, with the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav taking a combined 7 wickets.
The match started with Bangladesh winning the toss and opting to bat first. However, the decision backfired quickly as the Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami's early burst, put the Bangladeshi batsmen under immense pressure. Shami dismissed both openers, Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto, in quick succession, setting the tone for the day.
Bangladesh never recovered from this early setback. The middle order crumbled under pressure, failing to build partnerships. Liton Das (44) was the only batsman to offer resistance, but even his efforts were not enough to prevent a complete collapse.
The Indian bowlers were disciplined and consistent throughout the day. Ashwin and Yadav exploited the turning pitch to perfection, claiming crucial wickets at regular intervals. Ashwin finished with figures of 4/58 and Yadav picked up 3/36.
Bangladesh's bowling attack was also unable to make a significant impact on the Indian batting lineup. Rohit Sharma (25) and Shubman Gill (12) started cautiously before the Indian captain declared the innings at 147/2 just before the close of play.
Despite the dismal day, Bangladesh still has a chance to make a comeback in the series. The second innings will be crucial for the hosts to put up a respectable score and challenge India.
Here are some key takeaways from Day 1:
- India's bowling attack was exceptional, particularly the spinners.
- Bangladesh's batting failed to cope with the Indian pace and spin.
- The pitch offered plenty of turn and bounce, making it difficult for the batsmen.
- India will be looking to build a substantial lead in the second innings.
The second day of the Test will be interesting as Bangladesh will try to fight back. It remains to be seen if they can overcome the first-day deficit and level the playing field.
