India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Ashwin Shines
The first day of the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram was a day dominated by the Indian spin wizard, Ravichandran Ashwin. The veteran off-spinner was the star of the show, bagging a five-wicket haul and leaving the Bangladesh batting lineup in tatters.
A Solid Start for Bangladesh:
Bangladesh made a decent start to their innings, with the opening pair of Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto putting on a 52-run stand. However, the introduction of Ashwin changed the complexion of the match completely.
Ashwin's Masterclass:
Ashwin was relentless, bowling with accuracy and guile. He dismissed Shanto for 25, trapping him lbw, and followed it up by removing Mominul Haque and Liton Das in quick succession. Ashwin's trademark carrom ball and variations kept the Bangladesh batters on their toes, making it difficult for them to decipher his deliveries.
Bangladesh Crumble:
Bangladesh continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, with only Mushfiqur Rahim offering some resistance with a half-century. Ashwin was instrumental in dismantling the middle order, taking the wickets of Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Khaled Ahmed, to complete his five-wicket haul. He finished the day with impressive figures of 5/41, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 108/7 at stumps.
Late Resistance:
The late resistance from Nurul Hasan and Taskin Ahmed prevented a complete collapse, and they ended the day at 150/7.
India's Response:
India's response was cautious but solid, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill making it to the close of play without losing a wicket. Rahul remained unbeaten on 22, while Gill ended the day on 20.
Key Takeaways:
- Ravichandran Ashwin was the undisputed star of the day, showcasing his immense skill and experience.
- Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled against the Indian spinners, especially Ashwin.
- The pitch provided assistance to the spinners, making it a challenging surface for the batsmen.
- India's openers made a solid start to their innings, setting the stage for a strong first innings total.
Day 2 Preview:
Day 2 promises to be an exciting one, with India looking to take control of the match with a big first innings score. The Bangladesh batsmen will need to find a way to combat the Indian spin attack and make a decent score in their first innings.
Stay tuned for more updates from the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test.
