Bangladesh Test: Ashwin's Ton, India Take Control on Day 1
India dominated the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram, thanks to a magnificent century from veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and a disciplined bowling performance.
Ashwin's Century Guides India to a Strong Total
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India got off to a shaky start, losing KL Rahul and Shubman Gill early. However, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. Pujara, in particular, looked solid and played with great patience, scoring a half-century.
But it was Ashwin who stole the show. The off-spinner, known for his prowess with the ball, displayed his batting brilliance, smashing a magnificent century (123 runs) in a dominant knock that included 12 boundaries and two sixes. His innings helped India reach a respectable total of 278 runs.
India's Bowlers Shine, Bangladesh Struggles
In reply, Bangladesh's batting lineup crumbled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Mohammed Siraj, in particular, was on fire, picking up three wickets in a fiery spell. The Bangladesh batsmen struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the Indian bowlers, resulting in frequent wickets.
Bangladesh ended the day at 42/4, trailing India by a significant 236 runs. The Indian bowlers, led by Siraj's aggression, created several chances and kept the pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen throughout the day.
Key Takeaways
- Ashwin's century was a crucial turning point in the day's play, providing India with a strong platform to build on.
- The Indian bowlers bowled with discipline and aggression, making early inroads into the Bangladesh batting lineup.
- Bangladesh will need to show significant improvement in their batting performance to avoid falling further behind in the match.
Day 1 of the first Test has set the stage for an exciting contest. India will be looking to build on their strong start and claim a decisive advantage, while Bangladesh will need to fight back hard to stay in the game.
