India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Highlights: Ashwin 100 Leads India to Victory
The first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram was a thrilling encounter that saw India emerge victorious in a nail-biting finish. The match was dominated by the Indian bowlers, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin, who achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 100th Test wicket in the match. Here are the key highlights of the thrilling contest:
Day 1: A Strong Indian Start
India began the match on a strong note, winning the toss and electing to bat first. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill provided a solid start, adding 80 runs for the first wicket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli then consolidated the innings with valuable contributions, taking India to a respectable score of 258. Bangladesh bowlers fought back with a spirited performance, with Ebadot Hossain claiming four wickets.
Day 2: Bangladesh's Fightback and Ashwin's Century
Bangladesh began their innings on Day 2, but the Indian bowlers were relentless. Ashwin and Axar Patel were the pick of the bowlers, taking crucial wickets and keeping Bangladesh under pressure. A 100-run partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan threatened to take the game away from India. However, a late collapse saw Bangladesh bundled out for 227, giving India a crucial 31-run lead.
Day 2 also saw Ashwin achieve a personal milestone, claiming his 100th Test wicket. This achievement cemented his place as one of the greatest spinners of all time.
Day 3: India's Second Innings Dominance
India's second innings was a masterclass in batsmanship, with Virat Kohli scoring a brilliant century. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul also chipped in with valuable contributions, taking India to a commanding total of 404.
The match was effectively over by the end of Day 3, with Bangladesh facing an uphill task of chasing 469 runs for victory.
Day 4: Bangladesh's Collapse and India's Triumph
Bangladesh's hopes of chasing down the mammoth target were dashed early on Day 4. The Indian bowlers were on fire, Ashwin and Axar Patel once again wreaking havoc. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 150, losing the match by an innings and 119 runs.
Ashwin finished the match with a five-wicket haul, further solidifying his status as a match-winner. His contributions, combined with a strong team performance, sealed a comprehensive victory for India.
Key Takeaways
- Ravichandran Ashwin's milestone 100th Test wicket was a highlight of the match.
- India's bowling unit was exceptional, taking 20 wickets across the four days.
- Virat Kohli's century and strong performances from the rest of the batting lineup were crucial to India's victory.
- The first Test match set the stage for an exciting series between India and Bangladesh.
This resounding victory in the first Test will give India a strong foundation as the series progresses. With Ashwin leading the bowling attack and Kohli in top form, India will be confident of claiming another series victory.
