IND vs BAN 1st Test: Day 1 Scoreboard - A Day of Dominance for India
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw India take complete control, ending the day with a commanding lead.
India's Dominance
India's bowlers were on fire, dismissing Bangladesh for a paltry 150 in the first innings. Kuldeep Yadav was the star performer, taking a remarkable 5-wicket haul. Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with three wickets each.
Bangladesh's Struggles
Bangladesh's batting lineup crumbled under pressure from the Indian bowlers. Mominul Haque (25 runs) was the only batsman to offer any resistance. The rest of the batting order fell cheaply, failing to adapt to the conditions and the quality of Indian bowling.
India's Strong Reply
India then took to the crease and ended the day at 278-6, a lead of 128 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli played crucial innings, scoring 90 and 64 runs respectively. Shreyas Iyer also contributed a valuable 30 runs.
Key Highlights
- Kuldeep Yadav's 5-wicket haul was the highlight of the day.
- Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli anchored India's reply with crucial innings.
- Bangladesh's batting performance was disappointing, with only Mominul Haque offering resistance.
Day 2 Preview
With a strong lead already established, India will look to build on their dominance on day 2. Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja will be looking to carry their momentum and score big runs. Bangladesh will need to find a way to restrict India and make a strong comeback in their second innings.
Day 1 Scoreboard
Bangladesh: 150 all out (Mominul Haque 25, Kuldeep Yadav 5-40, Umesh Yadav 3-25, Mohammed Siraj 3-38)
India: 278-6 (Cheteshwar Pujara 90, Virat Kohli 64, Shreyas Iyer 30)
India lead by 128 runs
The stage is set for an exciting second day of the first Test. Will India continue their dominance, or will Bangladesh stage a comeback? Stay tuned!
