India vs Bangladesh Test Match 1: Day 1 Score - A Dominating Start for the Visitors
The first day of the much-anticipated India vs Bangladesh Test match in Chittagong saw a dominant performance from the visitors. India, led by Rohit Sharma, showcased their batting prowess, scoring a mammoth 278 runs in the first innings, setting a strong platform for the upcoming days.
Here's a detailed breakdown of Day 1's score:
India's First Innings:
- Rohit Sharma: 73 runs off 98 balls (10 fours)
- KL Rahul: 22 runs off 74 balls (3 fours)
- Cheteshwar Pujara: 90 runs off 204 balls (12 fours)
- Virat Kohli: 1 runs off 10 balls
- Shreyas Iyer: 8 runs off 19 balls (1 four)
- R Ashwin: 12 runs off 23 balls (1 six)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 14 runs off 26 balls (1 six)
- Axar Patel: 6 runs off 13 balls (1 four)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 2 runs off 4 balls
- Mohammed Shami: Not out on 8 runs off 9 balls (1 four)
- Total: 278 runs for 7 wickets declared (102.3 overs)
Bangladesh's Bowling Performance:
- Taskin Ahmed: 1 wicket for 58 runs in 23 overs
- Khaled Ahmed: 2 wickets for 61 runs in 23 overs
- Taijul Islam: 3 wickets for 93 runs in 30 overs
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 1 wicket for 66 runs in 26 overs
Key Highlights:
- Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara set the tone for India's dominance, establishing a 149-run partnership.
- Pujara, known for his resilience, played a crucial role in ensuring India's strong first innings total.
- Bangladesh struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, conceding too many runs and failing to take quick wickets.
- The pitch, offering some assistance to spinners, didn't pose significant challenges to the Indian batting lineup.
Looking Ahead:
With a strong first innings score, India will be aiming to build on their momentum in the second innings. Bangladesh will need to improve their bowling performance and build a strong batting foundation to stay in the contest. The next few days will be crucial, with both teams striving to secure a victory in this important Test match.
Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the match unfolds!
