Bangladesh vs India 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: IND 339/6 Ashwin Masterclass
The first day of the first Test between Bangladesh and India in Chattogram saw a dominant display from the visiting team, with India finishing the day on a strong 339/6. R Ashwin stole the show with a masterful century, showcasing his all-round brilliance.
India's Strong Start:
India, opting to bat first, got off to a solid start with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill building a strong foundation. The opening partnership reached 50 runs before Gill was dismissed by Ebadot Hossain for 20. Cheteshwar Pujara, playing his 100th Test match, joined Rahul and the duo continued to build the score.
Ashwin's Century:
R Ashwin, coming in at number five, played a crucial role in the innings. He started cautiously but soon began to dominate the Bangladesh bowling attack. He reached his century off just 132 balls, becoming the fourth Indian to score a century on his 100th Test match. He shared important partnerships with Rahul, Pujara and Virat Kohli. Ashwin, known for his exceptional spin bowling, showed his prowess with the bat, hitting 12 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Late Wickets:
Towards the end of the day, Bangladesh managed to pick up a few quick wickets, dismissing Pujara, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. However, India's strong foundation was evident in their score, with Rishabh Pant providing valuable contributions.
Bangladesh's Bowling:
The Bangladesh bowlers, though unable to contain the Indian batsmen for long periods, showed glimpses of promise. Ebadot Hossain and Taijul Islam were the pick of the bowlers, picking up 2 wickets each.
Day 1 Highlights:
- R Ashwin scored a brilliant century on his 100th Test match.
- India finished the day on a strong 339/6.
- KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara put up a crucial partnership for India.
- Bangladesh bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen.
- Ebadot Hossain and Taijul Islam were the most successful bowlers for Bangladesh.
What to Look Forward To:
With India in a strong position, the second day will be crucial. Can Bangladesh make a comeback and restrict India's lead? Or will India continue their dominance and build an even bigger lead? The answer will be revealed in the next day's play.
