India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: 339/6 Score
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram witnessed a dominant performance by the Indian batting unit, who ended the day with a score of 339/6.
A Strong Start
The Indian team, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, got off to a strong start. Rohit Sharma, the captain, looked in fine touch and scored a fluent half-century, reaching the landmark in just 52 balls. His innings, however, ended prematurely when he fell to Taijul Islam for 51 runs.
Gill's Century and Kohli's Half-Century
The key partnership of the day came between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Gill, who was making his comeback to Test cricket, played with exceptional composure and scored his maiden Test century in style. He reached the three-figure mark off 173 balls and remained unbeaten on 110 at the end of the day. Kohli, meanwhile, also scored a solid half-century, his innings of 59 runs being crucial in building the Indian lead.
Bangladesh's Bowling Struggles
The Bangladesh bowlers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the day. Taijul Islam was the most successful bowler, picking up two wickets, but the rest of the attack was ineffective. They bowled too short and too straight, allowing the Indian batsmen to score freely.
Late Wickets
Despite the strong start, the Indian team did lose wickets in the latter half of the day. Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravichandran Ashwin all fell to Taijul, while KL Rahul was dismissed by Khaled Ahmed. However, Gill and R Ashwin remained unbeaten at the end of the day, ensuring a strong position for the Indian team.
Day 1 Summary
India's dominance on Day 1 set up an exciting battle for the rest of the match. Bangladesh will need to improve their bowling performance significantly if they are to claw their way back into the game.
Key Takeaways:
- Shubman Gill's maiden Test century was the highlight of the day.
- The Indian batting unit dominated the Bangladesh bowlers.
- The Bangladesh bowlers need to find a way to contain the Indian batsmen in the coming days.
The second day of the Test promises to be an intriguing one as Bangladesh looks to find a way to restrict India's scoring and get themselves back into the game.
