Ind vs Ban Test Series 2024: Match 1 Day 2 Scores - A Day of Dominance for India
The second day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh saw a dominant display from the Indian team, both with the bat and the ball. Here’s a breakdown of the scores and the key highlights of the day:
India’s Dominant Batting Display:
- Resuming from an overnight score of 157/1, India continued their strong batting performance.
- Virat Kohli was the star of the day, scoring a brilliant century (112 runs off 143 balls) and showcasing his class. He combined with Rohit Sharma, who scored a solid 83 runs, to put on a massive 183-run partnership for the second wicket.
- India declared their innings at 404/6, setting a target of 405 for Bangladesh to chase.
Bangladesh Struggle to Keep Up:
- The Bangladesh batting lineup struggled against the Indian pace attack from the very beginning.
- Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami took early wickets, putting Bangladesh on the back foot.
- Bangladesh ended the day at a precarious 49/4, still needing 356 runs to win.
Key Highlights:
- Kohli's Century: Virat Kohli's century was his 29th in Test cricket and his first since November 2022. This innings proved that he is still a force to be reckoned with in Test cricket.
- India's Strong Bowling: The Indian bowlers showed great discipline and accuracy, consistently putting pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen.
- Bangladesh's Batting Woes: Bangladesh's top order struggled to cope with the Indian bowling attack. They need a strong performance from their middle order to have any chance of winning the match.
Day 2 in a Nutshell:
Day 2 of the first Test match saw India dominate, taking complete control of the match. With a significant lead and Bangladesh struggling to keep up, the Indian team will be confident of securing a victory in the first Test.
What’s Next?
The third day of the match promises to be exciting as Bangladesh will look to fight back, while India will aim to finish the match with a strong performance.
