India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Ashwin and Jadeja Shine
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw the Indian spinners take center stage, leaving the Bangladesh batters in a spin. R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the day, picking up a combined total of seven wickets to put India in a commanding position.
A shaky start for Bangladesh
Bangladesh, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, got off to a shaky start. Zakir Hasan, who scored a century in the previous Test against West Indies, was dismissed for just 2 runs by Mohammed Siraj. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque then steadied the ship, putting on a 53-run partnership for the second wicket.
Ashwin and Jadeja take control
However, the introduction of Ravichandran Ashwin turned the tide in India's favor. The veteran off-spinner dismissed both Shanto and Mominul in quick succession, triggering a collapse. Jadeja joined the party, picking up the wickets of Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Bangladesh found themselves reeling at 108/5 at lunch.
Bangladesh fight back, but it's not enough
After lunch, Bangladesh showed some resistance with Yasir Ali and Nurul Hasan Sohan putting on a 50-run partnership for the sixth wicket. However, Ashwin returned to break the stand, dismissing Nurul Hasan.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam then tried to salvage the situation but couldn't hold on for long. Jadeja eventually dismissed Miraz to wrap up the innings at 227.
India's strong reply
India came out to bat in the evening session and looked solid. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill put on a 54-run partnership before Gill was dismissed for 20. Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara carried the fight forward, taking India to 86/1 at stumps on Day 1.
Key takeaways from Day 1
- India's spinners were on fire: Ashwin (4/57) and Jadeja (3/59) dominated the Bangladesh batters, exploiting the turning pitch to perfection.
- Bangladesh’s batting struggles continued: Once again, Bangladesh's batting faltered against the Indian spinners. They couldn't cope with the turn and bounce offered by the pitch.
- India's strong reply: India's openers KL Rahul and Shubman Gill provided a steady start, setting the stage for a strong first innings total.
What to watch out for on Day 2
Day 2 promises to be an exciting one. The spotlight will be on Rahul and Pujara to build a big first innings total. The Bangladesh bowlers will be looking to make early inroads into the Indian batting lineup.
Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the India vs Bangladesh first Test.
