Bangladesh Trails India by 308 Runs in 1st Test Day 2: A Day of Dominance for the Visitors
The second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw a complete domination by the visiting team, India. Despite a valiant effort from the Bangladesh batters, India's bowlers, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin, were simply too good on a turning track, leaving Bangladesh trailing by a mammoth 308 runs at the end of Day 2.
Ashwin Spins Web of Wickets
The day started with Bangladesh needing to bat well to recover from their first innings deficit of 143 runs. However, the Indian bowlers had other plans. Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran off-spinner, was unplayable, picking up a staggering 5 wickets for just 41 runs, including the wickets of key batsmen like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh's Struggles with the Bat
Apart from a spirited half-century from Liton Das, the Bangladesh batsmen struggled to cope with the turning ball. They were dismissed for a paltry 150, their lowest Test score against India at home. The lack of consistency in their batting, coupled with the inability to build partnerships, cost them dearly.
India's Second Innings: A Strong Response
India responded to Bangladesh's second innings collapse with a strong showing of their own. The openers, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, provided a solid platform for the team, putting up a century stand and setting the tone for a big score.
Key Takeaways from Day 2
- Ashwin's Dominance: Ashwin's performance highlights his expertise on turning pitches. His ability to deceive batsmen with variations and his unwavering accuracy were key to the Indian bowling attack.
- Bangladesh's Batting Woes: Bangladesh's batting woes continue to be a major concern. They need to improve their ability to adapt to different conditions and build partnerships if they want to challenge India in this series.
- India's Strong Position: With a sizable lead and two days to go, India is in a commanding position to win the first Test.
What to Expect on Day 3
Day 3 promises to be crucial. India will look to extend their lead further and put Bangladesh under immense pressure. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need a miracle to salvage the Test match. With the pitch offering plenty of turn, we can expect another day of exciting, high-scoring cricket.
