Bangladesh vs India 1st Test Day 1: Ashwin Ton and a Dominant First Day for India
The first day of the first Test between Bangladesh and India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw India dominate proceedings, thanks to a century from Ravichandran Ashwin and a collective bowling performance that kept Bangladesh under pressure.
Ashwin's Century:
R Ashwin was the star of the day, smashing his 10th Test century and guiding India to a strong first innings total. He came to the crease with India struggling at 136/4, but he anchored the innings with a brilliant knock of 123 runs, his first century since 2021.
He formed crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (74 runs) and Axar Patel (62 runs), adding 179 runs for the sixth wicket to put India back in control. Ashwin's innings was a testament to his batting prowess and ability to perform under pressure. He showed great composure and a wide range of shots, including some powerful pulls and cuts.
Indian Bowling Performance:
The Indian bowlers were also instrumental in India's dominance. Mohammed Siraj led the charge, picking up 3/45, and his swing bowling proved difficult for the Bangladeshi batsmen. Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja also picked up a couple of wickets each, keeping the pressure on Bangladesh throughout the day.
Bangladesh, despite a fighting half-century from Najmul Hossain Shanto (71 runs), was unable to cope with the quality of the Indian attack. They ended the day at 150/6, trailing India by 185 runs.
Key Takeaways:
- Ashwin's century: A crucial innings that anchored India's innings and helped them build a substantial lead.
- India's bowling attack: The pace and spin combination proved too much for Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh's batting: They struggled against the Indian bowlers and will need to improve their performance in the remaining days to stay in the game.
Day 2 Preview:
India will be looking to further extend their lead on Day 2. They will be aiming to bowl Bangladesh out quickly and force them to follow-on. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to show more resilience and fight to stay in the contest.
The second day promises to be an exciting one, and fans can expect a thrilling battle between bat and ball.
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