India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2: Dominant India Extend Lead, Bangladesh in Trouble
The second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh saw a dominant performance from the hosts, as they extended their lead to a commanding 253 runs.
India's Resounding Performance
Resuming the day at 140/3, India continued their strong batting display. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli built a crucial partnership, adding 149 runs for the fourth wicket. Iyer was the aggressor, scoring a fluent 86 runs off 104 balls, while Kohli contributed a solid 50 runs off 108 balls.
The Indian middle order continued their impressive form as Ravindra Jadeja (50 runs) and Axar Patel (33 runs) ensured that Bangladesh bowlers were kept on the back foot. India eventually declared their innings at 544/7, setting a daunting target for Bangladesh.
Mohammed Siraj continued his fiery form with the ball, picking up two quick wickets early on. Bangladesh found themselves struggling at 42/3 at the end of the second day's play. They face an uphill battle to salvage the match.
Key Highlights of Day 2:
- India declared their innings at 544/7, setting a target of 545 for Bangladesh.
- Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli put on a crucial 149-run partnership.
- Ravindra Jadeja scored a half-century and Axar Patel contributed a quick 33 runs.
- Mohammed Siraj picked up two early wickets, putting Bangladesh on the back foot.
- Bangladesh finished the day at 42/3, facing a tough task to avoid a big defeat.
What to Look Forward To On Day 3:
Day 3 promises to be crucial for Bangladesh as they attempt to recover from a precarious position. They need to build a strong partnership and show resilience against the Indian bowlers. India, on the other hand, will look to capitalise on their strong start and bowl Bangladesh out early to secure a victory.
The battle between bat and ball is set to be a fascinating one, and the outcome of the match will depend heavily on the performance of Bangladesh batsmen.
Stay tuned for updates and analysis of the third day's play!
