Bangladesh Struggles on Day 1, India Posts 339/6
Dhaka, Bangladesh: The first day of the first Test match between Bangladesh and India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw India dominating proceedings, posting a commanding total of 339/6 at stumps.
A Strong Start from India:
India started strongly with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul putting on a 104-run partnership. While Rahul fell for 22, Rohit went on to score a brilliant 83 off 105 balls, including 12 boundaries. Shubman Gill then joined Rohit and the pair took the score to 178 before Rohit was dismissed by Taijul Islam.
Gill and Pujara Hold the Fort:
Shubman Gill continued his impressive form, reaching his second Test century with a confident knock of 110. He was well supported by Cheteshwar Pujara, who anchored the innings with a 90-run knock. The two batsmen combined for a crucial 149-run partnership, pushing India to a commanding position.
Late Wickets:
Bangladesh finally managed to take some wickets in the latter stages of the day, dismissing both Gill and Pujara. However, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja provided a late flourish, adding a quickfire 55-run partnership before stumps. Jadeja ended the day unbeaten on 30, while Kohli remained on 24.
Bangladesh Bowlers Struggle:
The Bangladesh bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen throughout the day. Taijul Islam was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets, but the rest of the attack lacked the consistency to put pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Day 2 Outlook:
Bangladesh will need to find a way to dismiss India's remaining batsmen quickly and restrict the lead on Day 2. They will also need to be more disciplined in their bowling and field better to have any chance of staying in the match. India, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their strong start and try to secure a big first-innings lead.
Key Performances:
- Shubman Gill: 110 runs
- Rohit Sharma: 83 runs
- Cheteshwar Pujara: 90 runs
- Ravindra Jadeja: 30* runs
- Taijul Islam: 2 wickets
Overall, it was a dominant display from India on the first day of the Test. They will be looking to build on this strong start and secure a comfortable win in this crucial series.
