Day 1 Scorecard: India Dominates Bangladesh in First Test
The first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw India take complete control on Day 1. The visitors batted first and ended the day on a strong 278/6, setting the tone for a potentially dominant performance.
India's Strong Start
Rohit Sharma, returning to the Test captaincy, led from the front, scoring a fluent 73 runs before being dismissed by Taskin Ahmed. The opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill laid a solid foundation, putting up a stand of 87 runs.
Gill, batting with immense focus and concentration, finished the day unbeaten on 110. His performance was crucial in helping India build a strong base and ended the day on a high.
Bangladesh Bowlers Struggle
The Bangladeshi bowlers, despite their best efforts, failed to contain the Indian batsmen. Taskin Ahmed, who dismissed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul (10), was the most successful bowler for the hosts.
Taijul Islam, known for his ability to spin the ball, struggled on the day. He finished with figures of 0/66 from 17 overs, failing to find any breakthroughs.
Day 1 Wrap-Up
India's strong performance on Day 1, with a crucial century from Shubman Gill and valuable contributions from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has put them in a commanding position. The Bangladeshi bowlers, on the other hand, will need to find a way to contain the Indian batsmen on Day 2 to avoid a further setback.
Here's a look at the Day 1 Scorecard:
India (First Innings)
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 73 | Caught by Mushfiqur Rahim, bowled by Taskin Ahmed |
| Shubman Gill | 110* | Not out |
| KL Rahul | 10 | Caught by Shoriful Islam, bowled by Taskin Ahmed |
| Virat Kohli | 44 | Caught by Liton Das, bowled by Shoriful Islam |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 9 | Caught by Liton Das, bowled by Taijul Islam |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | Caught by Mominul Haque, bowled by Shoriful Islam |
| Axar Patel | 15 | Not out |
| Extras | 14 | |
| Total | 278/6 |
Bangladesh
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 19 | 3 | 63 | 2 |
| Shoriful Islam | 21 | 3 | 75 | 4 |
| Taijul Islam | 17 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 10 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
Stay tuned for Day 2 and see if Bangladesh can fight back or if India can secure a dominating victory!
