India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2: IND Leads by 308 Runs
The second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw a dominant display from the Indian team, putting them in a commanding position.
India's Strong Reply:
Resuming at their overnight score of 140/0, India continued their strong start, with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul piling on the runs. Rahul, in particular, was in sensational form, reaching his 10th Test century in style. Both openers fell shortly after, but India's middle order, led by Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli, took charge. Kohli, in his 100th Test, scored a brilliant century, showcasing his class and experience.
Bangladesh's Struggles:
Bangladesh, in reply, were unable to match India's resilience. Their batsmen struggled against the Indian bowlers, especially against the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel. The Indian spinners took full advantage of the turning pitch, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Bangladesh's batting collapsed, ending their first innings with a score of 150.
India's Dominant Performance:
India, with a comfortable lead of 308 runs, chose to enforce the follow-on, hoping to wrap up the match quickly.
Key Highlights:
- Rahul's Century: KL Rahul scored a magnificent century, reaching 100 runs off 103 balls.
- Kohli's Century in 100th Test: Virat Kohli marked his 100th Test with a brilliant century, showcasing his class and experience.
- Dominant Bowling Performance: The Indian bowlers, especially Ashwin and Patel, were exceptional, taking wickets consistently and putting immense pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen.
- Follow-on Enforced: India's dominance saw them enforce the follow-on against Bangladesh.
What Next?
With a substantial lead and two days remaining in the match, India is in a strong position to win the first Test. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need a miraculous comeback to avoid a heavy defeat.
Stay tuned for Day 3 of the India vs Bangladesh first Test, where we will witness a thrilling encounter!
