India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 1 Summary
A day of dominance for India as they restrict Bangladesh to a paltry 150 on Day 1 of the first Test in Chattogram.
The Indian bowlers were on fire, with all the pacers picking up wickets and spinning sensation Ravichandran Ashwin proving his mettle.
Here's a detailed summary of the day's action:
India's Pace Attack Dominates Early
India started the day strongly, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Zakir Hasan early in the Bangladesh innings. Mohammed Shami then struck twice in quick succession, removing both Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 16/3.
The Indian bowlers maintained the pressure, keeping a tight lid on the scoring rate and picking up wickets at regular intervals.
Ashwin Wrecks the Middle Order
The introduction of Ravichandran Ashwin further rattled the Bangladesh batting lineup. He quickly picked up the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, exposing the lower order.
Ashwin finished with impressive figures of 4/57, proving once again his mastery over spin bowling.
Bangladesh Fight Back Briefly
Despite the early collapse, Bangladesh showed some resistance with a partnership between Taijul Islam and Nurul Hasan helping them reach 100. However, the resistance was short-lived as both batsmen were dismissed within quick succession.
India Bowl Bangladesh Out for 150
Bangladesh's innings eventually came to an end when Shami dismissed Taskin Ahmed, leaving the visitors all out for 150.
India finished the day with a strong performance, showcasing both pace and spin bowling prowess. They will be looking to build on this momentum on Day 2 and take a commanding lead in the series.
Key Highlights:
- Mohammed Shami: 3/28
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 4/57
- Bangladesh bowled out for 150
- India look set to take a first innings lead
The first Test is shaping up to be a fascinating contest. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as the match progresses.
