Bangladesh Struggles on Day 1 of 1st Test vs India
Bangladesh endured a tough first day of the first Test match against India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The home team, despite early promise, were left reeling at 150/6 by the end of play, with India holding a firm grip on the match.
A Strong Start Fades Away:
The day began with Bangladesh winning the toss and electing to bat first on a pitch offering some assistance for the seamers. They got off to a bright start with Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto putting on a 59-run opening stand. Both batsmen showed impressive composure and technique, making the Indian bowlers work hard for their wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav Breaks the Partnership:
However, the introduction of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav proved to be the turning point in the innings. He removed Shanto, who was looking set for a big score, and then bowled a brilliant delivery to dismiss Mominul Haque for a duck.
Indian Bowlers Strike Back:
With the experienced duo gone, Bangladesh's batting order crumbled under pressure. Mohammed Siraj was particularly effective, picking up two quick wickets. R Ashwin, the experienced off-spinner, also chipped in with a wicket, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 104/5 at lunch.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Liton Das Try to Steady the Ship:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Liton Das showed some resilience in the afternoon session, attempting to rebuild the innings. However, they were unable to sustain the momentum as Ravindra Jadeja removed both batsmen in quick succession.
A Poor Finish:
With the last two wickets falling quickly, Bangladesh's innings ended prematurely at 150/6. Despite a promising start, the home team failed to capitalize on the early opportunities and fell prey to the Indian bowlers' experience and accuracy.
Key Takeaways:
- Kuldeep Yadav's bowling was a key factor in India's dominance. His left-arm wrist spin proved difficult to handle for the Bangladesh batsmen.
- The Bangladesh batting order lacked the experience and resilience to counter the Indian bowling attack.
- The pitch offered some help for the seamers early on but became easier to bat on as the day progressed.
Day 2 Preview:
Bangladesh will need a strong start on Day 2 if they are to avoid falling further behind in the match. They will need to show more discipline and composure in their batting, and hope to limit India's lead on the first innings. India will be confident of building a substantial lead and putting pressure on Bangladesh.
